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Guggenheim Gala: The Opposite of Hate

The best book launch … ever? Shonda Rhimes approves!

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Cover of Sally Kohn's book The Opposite of Hate
Cover of Sally Kohn's book The Opposite of Hate

The challenge

The CNN commentator wanted to attract attention to her research on polarization in her new book, and she needed a media-saavy launch to do it.

The insight

Sometimes big ideas need a big, splashy gala to make a mark.

The solution

Last Word Communications created and produced a 500-person gala at the Guggenheim in New York City, co-hosted by Shonda Rhimes and Katy Perry, with over $500,000 dollars worth of sponsorship from brands. The event received high level coverage in prominent publications.

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