Foreign Billionaire-Backed Climate Org Pressuring Broadcasters To Censor Ads Critical Of Biden’s EV Mandate
Environmental nonprofits indirectly funded by foreign billionaires are pressuring broadcasters to remove ads criticizing the Biden administration’s massive electric vehicle (EV) plans. . Climate Power sent a letter to a number of broadcasters this week calling out the American Fuel and Petrochemical Industries (AFPM) in battleground markets opposing President Joe Biden’s plan to force widespread […]
Something felt off about Jesus ‘He Gets Us’ Super Bowl ads
The “He Gets Us” campaign claims it aims to help everyone “rediscover the love story of Jesus” and has been controversial for purchasing two spots for a Super Bowl commercial. One of the ads depicted people from different backgrounds washing the feet of others. In one scene, a police officer is seen washing the feet […]
Amazon Showing Ads on Prime Video Is ‘Deceptive,’ ‘Unfair’
Amazon Prime Video is facing backlash from subscribers over changes to its streaming service that now include ads by default. Some subscribers are so upset that they are filing a class action lawsuit against the e-commerce giant, saying they are getting “low value” for the service they paid for and that Amazon’s actions are “deceptive.” […]
Let Woke Companies ‘Curate’ Ads on Specific Accounts
X/Twitter is introducing a new ad targeting feature that will allow brands to promote their own ads alongside content from specific creators, with the aim of luring back advertisers after recent controversy. In practice, this feature allows woke companies to curate ads to specific users, such as displaying their brand alongside tweets from conservatives like […]
Amazon hit with lawsuit over controversial move to show ads on Prime Video
Amazon Prime subscribers have serious problems with the company’s introduction of advertising to Prime Video, and filed a class action lawsuit on Friday challenging the move. The plaintiff, a California resident, brought allegations of misleading advertising and violations of consumer protection laws against Amazon related to “unreasonable” changes to Prime Video’s ads. Submission to the […]
Lawsuit challenging Amazon Prime Video ads and fee to not see them filed against tech giant
Laura Martin, senior media and internet analyst at Needham & Company, predicts earnings for Alphabet, Google and Amazon in “Making Money.” Amazon Prime subscribers have serious problems with the company’s introduction of advertising to Prime Video, and filed a class action lawsuit on Friday challenging the move. Plaintiffs from California brought misleading advertising and consumer […]
‘He Gets Us’ Jesus Super Bowl Ad campaign welcomes criticism over polarizing ads: ‘Very reassuring’
The agency behind the viral Jesus ad that ran during Sunday night’s Super Bowl is welcoming controversy surrounding the campaign after the ad sparked backlash on social media from both the right and the left. I explained the reason. He Gets Us, a campaign that claims it wants to help everyone “rediscover the love story […]
Elon Musk’s X will let brands run ads next to certain creators
Kevin O’Leary, chairman of OLeary Ventures, reacts to Elon Musk being forced to testify in the SEC investigation into his Twitter acquisition on The Big Money Show. Elon Musk’s Xthe social media company formerly known as Twitter, will now allow advertisers on the platform to target their ads, allowing them to appear next to a […]
Temu’s Super Bowl ads spark backlash over China-based firm’s lack of forced labor protections
Congressman Young Kim (R-Calif.) is reacting to a new report alleging that U.S. investment firms are supporting the Chinese military and enabling human rights abuses. Fast-fashion retailer Tem’s Super Bowl ad drew ire from members of Congress over the China-based company’s ties to products made using forced labor in Xinjiang and its data-sharing policies. . […]
Elon Musk’s X letting brands run ads next to certain creators
Social media platform X announced on Monday that advertisers will be able to operate it. Video ads next to specific content creatorsa move that could help brands avoid being exposed to unwanted posts on the Elon Musk-owned site. Since the billionaire acquired the company formerly known as Twitter, many advertisers have become wary of posting […]