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| Facebook is seeing a growing boycott by advertisers unhappy with its handling of misinformation and hate speech, including its laissez-faire attitude toward recent posts from President Trump. | Facebook is seeing a growing boycott by advertisers unhappy with its handling of misinformation and hate speech, including its laissez-faire attitude toward recent posts from President Trump. |
| The effort gained traction earlier in June amid pressure from civil rights organizations like the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the Anti-Defamation League. Color of Change, one of the groups backing the boycott, said that nearly 100 advertisers have joined. | The effort gained traction earlier in June amid pressure from civil rights organizations like the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the Anti-Defamation League. Color of Change, one of the groups backing the boycott, said that nearly 100 advertisers have joined. |
| Many of the participants are small businesses, which make up the bulk of Facebook’s eight million advertisers. But recently, several large companies that spend millions of dollars a year on the platform have also distanced themselves. Some are also halting their advertising from Twitter and other social media sites, along with Facebook’s platforms. | Many of the participants are small businesses, which make up the bulk of Facebook’s eight million advertisers. But recently, several large companies that spend millions of dollars a year on the platform have also distanced themselves. Some are also halting their advertising from Twitter and other social media sites, along with Facebook’s platforms. |
| Facebook spends billions of dollars a year to keep its platforms safe and works with outside experts to review and update its policies, the company said in a statement on Friday. But it added that “we know we have more work to do.” | Facebook spends billions of dollars a year to keep its platforms safe and works with outside experts to review and update its policies, the company said in a statement on Friday. But it added that “we know we have more work to do.” |
| Here is a list of some of the major advertisers that are limiting or stopping their advertising on Facebook, with estimates of what they spent last year in the United States from the advertising analytics platform Pathmatics. | Here is a list of some of the major advertisers that are limiting or stopping their advertising on Facebook, with estimates of what they spent last year in the United States from the advertising analytics platform Pathmatics. |
| The brands, which have the same parent company, said on Monday that it would stop advertising on Facebook and Instagram globally for the month of July and would also develop guidelines for holding “ourselves and every one of our partners accountable for creating and maintaining safe environments.” | The brands, which have the same parent company, said on Monday that it would stop advertising on Facebook and Instagram globally for the month of July and would also develop guidelines for holding “ourselves and every one of our partners accountable for creating and maintaining safe environments.” |
| The insurance firm said Tuesday it would pause paid advertising on Facebook in Britain indefinitely. “We regularly review which social media platforms we use and have taken this moment to pause and reassess Aviva’s use of Facebook for advertising in the U.K.,” the company said in a statement. | The insurance firm said Tuesday it would pause paid advertising on Facebook in Britain indefinitely. “We regularly review which social media platforms we use and have taken this moment to pause and reassess Aviva’s use of Facebook for advertising in the U.K.,” the company said in a statement. |
| The spirits company, which owns the Jim Beam and Maker’s Mark brands, said on Sunday that it would stop all paid Facebook and Instagram advertising in the United States across its portfolio through July. The company said it would evaluate its post-July advertising strategy while waiting for Facebook to respond. | The spirits company, which owns the Jim Beam and Maker’s Mark brands, said on Sunday that it would stop all paid Facebook and Instagram advertising in the United States across its portfolio through July. The company said it would evaluate its post-July advertising strategy while waiting for Facebook to respond. |
| On Monday, the electronics retailer said it would join the boycott for the month of July, pulling ads from both Facebook and Instagram. | On Monday, the electronics retailer said it would join the boycott for the month of July, pulling ads from both Facebook and Instagram. |
| The beauty subscription service said on Friday that it would move advertising spending in July from Facebook and Instagram to other platforms and individual content creators, after steadily reducing its reliance on the social media giant over the past two years. Birchbox said it would continue to be active on its Instagram account. | The beauty subscription service said on Friday that it would move advertising spending in July from Facebook and Instagram to other platforms and individual content creators, after steadily reducing its reliance on the social media giant over the past two years. Birchbox said it would continue to be active on its Instagram account. |
| The chain, which sells cosmetics and skincare products, said on Wednesday that it was halting all paid activity on Facebook-owned channels. On Twitter, the company said that it was “concerned by the spread of hateful content and disinformation online and the potential for this to affect the democratic right of Americans to have access to fair and balanced elections this fall.” | The chain, which sells cosmetics and skincare products, said on Wednesday that it was halting all paid activity on Facebook-owned channels. On Twitter, the company said that it was “concerned by the spread of hateful content and disinformation online and the potential for this to affect the democratic right of Americans to have access to fair and balanced elections this fall.” |
| The brewing company, known for its brands including Samuel Adams, Angry Orchard Hard Cider and Twisted Tea, said Wednesday that it was suspending all paid media on Facebook and Instagram during the month of July. The brewer said that the move was “a reflection of Boston Beer’s continued commitment to equality and to stand alongside the Black community not only during this national time of re-examination, but always.” The company said it would still post unpaid content on the social media platforms. | |
| The processed food company, known for its brands including Campbell’s Soup, Pepperidge Farm and Goldfish, said Wednesday that it would suspend content, including paid advertising and brand and corporate posts, on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for at least 60 days beginning on July 1. “The consumer experience on these social platforms has become increasingly divisive, and we will use this time to re-evaluate our advertising standards and association with these platforms to ensure that our brands are not in environments that promote bias, racism or hatred of any kind,” the company said in a statement. | |
| The company’s chief marketing officer, Chris Brandt said, on Wednesday that the restaurant chain was temporarily pausing paid advertising on Facebook and Instagram but would continue to post unpaid content. | |
| The company known for its Greek yogurt said on Monday that it would stop all of its paid social advertising, saying on Twitter that it is its “duty to help change these platforms.” | The company known for its Greek yogurt said on Monday that it would stop all of its paid social advertising, saying on Twitter that it is its “duty to help change these platforms.” |
| The energy bar company, which also owns Luna Bar, said on Monday that it would suspend Facebook and Instagram advertising globally in July to push the social media sites to “take responsibility for the racist hate speech and misinformation on their platforms.” | The energy bar company, which also owns Luna Bar, said on Monday that it would suspend Facebook and Instagram advertising globally in July to push the social media sites to “take responsibility for the racist hate speech and misinformation on their platforms.” |
| The company, known for its disinfecting products as well as brands such as Burt’s Bees, Glad and Pine-Sol, said on Monday that it would stop spending on Facebook through December and shift its spending elsewhere. Hate speech on the platform “creates an increasingly unhealthy environment for people and our purpose-driven brands,” Clorox said on its website. | The company, known for its disinfecting products as well as brands such as Burt’s Bees, Glad and Pine-Sol, said on Monday that it would stop spending on Facebook through December and shift its spending elsewhere. Hate speech on the platform “creates an increasingly unhealthy environment for people and our purpose-driven brands,” Clorox said on its website. |
| The beverage giant, another deep-pocketed advertiser, said on Friday that it would stop all paid ads on all social media platforms globally for at least 30 days. James Quincey, the chief executive, said in a statement that the company would use the time to reassess its advertising standards and policies and would let its social media partners know that “we expect greater accountability, action and transparency from them.” A Coca-Cola spokeswoman said that the company was not joining the official Facebook boycott. | The beverage giant, another deep-pocketed advertiser, said on Friday that it would stop all paid ads on all social media platforms globally for at least 30 days. James Quincey, the chief executive, said in a statement that the company would use the time to reassess its advertising standards and policies and would let its social media partners know that “we expect greater accountability, action and transparency from them.” A Coca-Cola spokeswoman said that the company was not joining the official Facebook boycott. |
| The food giant, owner of brands like Duncan Hines and Pam, said on Monday that it was stopping all paid Facebook and Instagram advertising in the United States through the end of the year but will continue to post unpaid content on the platforms. | The food giant, owner of brands like Duncan Hines and Pam, said on Monday that it was stopping all paid Facebook and Instagram advertising in the United States through the end of the year but will continue to post unpaid content on the platforms. |
| The nonprofit group said on Wednesday that it would continue to post unpaid content on Facebook and Instagram, but it would stop all paid advertising “because more must be done to stop harmful, hateful and misleading information.” | The nonprofit group said on Wednesday that it would continue to post unpaid content on Facebook and Instagram, but it would stop all paid advertising “because more must be done to stop harmful, hateful and misleading information.” |
| The health care company, which owns a chain of retail pharmacies, said on Wednesday that it would stop advertising on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for at least 30 days but said that “while some have joined organized boycotts, we’ve chosen to act with independence to ensure that our standards are met, and values are upheld.” The company said it would continue to use social media to share information because “many of our employees, members, customers and patients rely on these channels.” | The health care company, which owns a chain of retail pharmacies, said on Wednesday that it would stop advertising on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for at least 30 days but said that “while some have joined organized boycotts, we’ve chosen to act with independence to ensure that our standards are met, and values are upheld.” The company said it would continue to use social media to share information because “many of our employees, members, customers and patients rely on these channels.” |
| The German car manufacturer, which owns the luxury car brand Mercedes-Benz, said Wednesday that the company would pause paid advertising on Facebook platforms in July. “We’re confident that Facebook is going to take the necessary steps,” Daimler said in a statement. “And we’re looking forward to doing business with our fans and customers on Facebook and Instagram again.” | |
| Denny’s said in a statement that Facebook “has not done enough to address” hate speech and disinformation. The restaurant chain said in a statement on Monday that it would stop all paid advertising on Facebook and Instagram on July 1, but will continue to post unpaid content. | Denny’s said in a statement that Facebook “has not done enough to address” hate speech and disinformation. The restaurant chain said in a statement on Monday that it would stop all paid advertising on Facebook and Instagram on July 1, but will continue to post unpaid content. |
| The alcohol company said on Saturday that it would stop paying for advertising on all social media platforms starting on July 1 and “will continue to discuss with media partners how they deal with unacceptable content.” | The alcohol company said on Saturday that it would stop paying for advertising on all social media platforms starting on July 1 and “will continue to discuss with media partners how they deal with unacceptable content.” |
| The doughnut chain, which also owns the ice cream business Baskin-Robbins, said in a statement on Wednesday that it would temporarily stop paid advertising on Facebook and Instagram and was in talks with the social media giant about “its plans to eliminate hate speech and to stop the spread of racist rhetoric and false information.” | The doughnut chain, which also owns the ice cream business Baskin-Robbins, said in a statement on Wednesday that it would temporarily stop paid advertising on Facebook and Instagram and was in talks with the social media giant about “its plans to eliminate hate speech and to stop the spread of racist rhetoric and false information.” |
| The retailer said on June 23 that it was suspending paid ads on Facebook and Instagram through July. | The retailer said on June 23 that it was suspending paid ads on Facebook and Instagram through July. |
| The consumer products company, which owns more than 25 brands such as Schick, Banana Boat and Playtex, said on Monday that it had joined the boycott “to ensure that our communities are safe from the spread of hate speech” on Facebook and Instagram. Rod Little, the chief executive of Edgewell, said in a post on LinkedIn that the company was “more hopeful of forthcoming progress” after Facebook announced new labeling policies but said that “they alone are inadequate.” The company said it spends millions of dollars each month on Facebook and Instagram, where it will continue to post unpaid content. | The consumer products company, which owns more than 25 brands such as Schick, Banana Boat and Playtex, said on Monday that it had joined the boycott “to ensure that our communities are safe from the spread of hate speech” on Facebook and Instagram. Rod Little, the chief executive of Edgewell, said in a post on LinkedIn that the company was “more hopeful of forthcoming progress” after Facebook announced new labeling policies but said that “they alone are inadequate.” The company said it spends millions of dollars each month on Facebook and Instagram, where it will continue to post unpaid content. |
| The fashion brand known for its watches said Wednesday that it would suspend all paid advertising on Facebook and Instagram for the month of July. The company said it would continue to post unpaid organic content on the site “stay connected” to its customers. | The fashion brand known for its watches said Wednesday that it would suspend all paid advertising on Facebook and Instagram for the month of July. The company said it would continue to post unpaid organic content on the site “stay connected” to its customers. |
| The automaker said on Monday that it was stopping all national social media advertising for the next 30 days and would re-evaluate its presence on the platforms. “The existence of content that includes hate speech, violence and racial injustice on social platforms needs to be eradicated,” the company said in a statement. | The automaker said on Monday that it was stopping all national social media advertising for the next 30 days and would re-evaluate its presence on the platforms. “The existence of content that includes hate speech, violence and racial injustice on social platforms needs to be eradicated,” the company said in a statement. |
| The chocolate manufacturer said that it cut spending on Facebook and its platforms by a third for the rest of the year and was joining the boycott after telling Facebook earlier in June that it was displeased with the platform’s handling of hate speech. “Despite repeated assertions by Facebook to take action, we have not seen meaningful change,” Hershey’s said in a statement. | The chocolate manufacturer said that it cut spending on Facebook and its platforms by a third for the rest of the year and was joining the boycott after telling Facebook earlier in June that it was displeased with the platform’s handling of hate speech. “Despite repeated assertions by Facebook to take action, we have not seen meaningful change,” Hershey’s said in a statement. |
| The technology company said on Monday that it would stop U.S. advertising on Facebook and Instagram until the platform had “more robust safeguards in place” to prevent the brand’s ads from appearing alongside offensive content. The company also said they would pause unpaid organic publishing on both platforms. | The technology company said on Monday that it would stop U.S. advertising on Facebook and Instagram until the platform had “more robust safeguards in place” to prevent the brand’s ads from appearing alongside offensive content. The company also said they would pause unpaid organic publishing on both platforms. |
| The automaker, which includes the Honda and Acura brands, said on Friday that it would withhold ads from Facebook and Instagram in July, “choosing to stand with people united against hate and racism.” | The automaker, which includes the Honda and Acura brands, said on Friday that it would withhold ads from Facebook and Instagram in July, “choosing to stand with people united against hate and racism.” |
| “Count us out, Facebook” the backpack maker wrote on Twitter on Friday. The company said it would stop advertising on Facebook and Instagram for the month of July. | “Count us out, Facebook” the backpack maker wrote on Twitter on Friday. The company said it would stop advertising on Facebook and Instagram for the month of July. |
| The J.M. Smucker Company said Monday that none of its more than 40 brands would advertise on Facebook or Instagram throughout the month of July. The manufacturer of jam, peanut butter, fruit syrups and other products pledged that it will “only advertise on platforms that are taking meaningful, systemic steps to rid their ecosystems of hate speech and discriminatory content.” | |
| The personal care corporation said on Wednesday that it would pause advertising and organic content across all Facebook platforms in the United States and Canada for the month of July. “Kimberly-Clark is committed to only engaging with media partners that support our values and meet our standards for safety, civility and tolerance,” the company said in a statement. | The personal care corporation said on Wednesday that it would pause advertising and organic content across all Facebook platforms in the United States and Canada for the month of July. “Kimberly-Clark is committed to only engaging with media partners that support our values and meet our standards for safety, civility and tolerance,” the company said in a statement. |
| The company known for its granola bars said on Tuesday that it would suspend all advertising spending across all Facebook-owned properties in July. “We used to love that Facebook was a platform where you could know who users were and you felt connected to the community,” the company said in a statement. “But it has since been overtaken by fake accounts and trolls and tools of disinformation, bigotry and hatred.” | The company known for its granola bars said on Tuesday that it would suspend all advertising spending across all Facebook-owned properties in July. “We used to love that Facebook was a platform where you could know who users were and you felt connected to the community,” the company said in a statement. “But it has since been overtaken by fake accounts and trolls and tools of disinformation, bigotry and hatred.” |
| The toy company said on Wednesday that it would stop paid advertising on all global social media platforms for at least 30 days as it reviews its advertising and content posting standards. Instead of reducing its marketing budget, it will shift its spending to other channels, Julia Goldin, the chief marketing officer, said in a post on the company’s website. | The toy company said on Wednesday that it would stop paid advertising on all global social media platforms for at least 30 days as it reviews its advertising and content posting standards. Instead of reducing its marketing budget, it will shift its spending to other channels, Julia Goldin, the chief marketing officer, said in a post on the company’s website. |
| Jen Sey, the chief marketing officer of the clothing company, wrote a blog post on Friday criticizing Facebook’s “failure to stop the spread of misinformation and hate speech on its platform” and saying that “this inaction fuels racism and violence and also has the potential to threaten our democracy and the integrity of our elections.” Ms. Sey wrote that Levi Strauss would suspend advertising at least through the end of July, adding that “when we re-engage will depend on Facebook’s response.” | Jen Sey, the chief marketing officer of the clothing company, wrote a blog post on Friday criticizing Facebook’s “failure to stop the spread of misinformation and hate speech on its platform” and saying that “this inaction fuels racism and violence and also has the potential to threaten our democracy and the integrity of our elections.” Ms. Sey wrote that Levi Strauss would suspend advertising at least through the end of July, adding that “when we re-engage will depend on Facebook’s response.” |
| On Friday, the fitness apparel retailer voiced solidarity on Twitter with the boycott campaign and said that it was “actively engaging with Facebook to seek meaningful change.” A Lululemon spokeswoman said that the company would suspend paid ads on Facebook and Instagram. | On Friday, the fitness apparel retailer voiced solidarity on Twitter with the boycott campaign and said that it was “actively engaging with Facebook to seek meaningful change.” A Lululemon spokeswoman said that the company would suspend paid ads on Facebook and Instagram. |
| The retailer joined the boycott on Monday by stopping spending on Facebook and Instagram in July. | The retailer joined the boycott on Monday by stopping spending on Facebook and Instagram in July. |
| The confectionary and pet food company, known for brands including M&Ms, Snickers and Pedigree, said on Tuesday that it would pause paid advertising globally across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat starting in July. “Mars has a responsibility and an opportunity to make a meaningful and measurable difference in the fight against racism, hate, violence and discrimination — we expect all of the social media platform partners we work with to do the same,” the company said in a statement. | The confectionary and pet food company, known for brands including M&Ms, Snickers and Pedigree, said on Tuesday that it would pause paid advertising globally across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat starting in July. “Mars has a responsibility and an opportunity to make a meaningful and measurable difference in the fight against racism, hate, violence and discrimination — we expect all of the social media platform partners we work with to do the same,” the company said in a statement. |
| The software and technology company said on Monday that it was suspending advertising on Facebook and Instagram worldwide. The announcement comes after Microsoft had already paused U.S. advertising on the platforms in May. The company said it expected the suspension to continue through August. | The software and technology company said on Monday that it was suspending advertising on Facebook and Instagram worldwide. The announcement comes after Microsoft had already paused U.S. advertising on the platforms in May. The company said it expected the suspension to continue through August. |
| “We’re in. We’re out,” the retailer wrote on Twitter on June 19, saying that it will stop posting content and buying ads on Facebook through July, but will continue to put free posts on Instagram. The company spends more on Facebook than it does on any other platform besides Google. | “We’re in. We’re out,” the retailer wrote on Twitter on June 19, saying that it will stop posting content and buying ads on Facebook through July, but will continue to put free posts on Instagram. The company spends more on Facebook than it does on any other platform besides Google. |
| The outdoor products company said on June 21 that it would immediately remove ads globally from Facebook and Instagram at least until the end of July, “pending meaningful action from the social media giant.” The retailer will continue posting unpaid content on Facebook, which it said is its second-largest paid advertising platform. | The outdoor products company said on June 21 that it would immediately remove ads globally from Facebook and Instagram at least until the end of July, “pending meaningful action from the social media giant.” The retailer will continue posting unpaid content on Facebook, which it said is its second-largest paid advertising platform. |
| The crowdfunding site Patreon said on Monday that it would remove all ads on Facebook and Instagram “until significant action is taken by Facebook.” “Count us in,” the company wrote on Twitter, adding that it believes “in building safe communities for creators and their fans.” | The crowdfunding site Patreon said on Monday that it would remove all ads on Facebook and Instagram “until significant action is taken by Facebook.” “Count us in,” the company wrote on Twitter, adding that it believes “in building safe communities for creators and their fans.” |
| The pharmaceutical corporation said on Monday that it would remove all ads on Facebook and Instagram for the month of July. “At Pfizer, our Equity Value is core to who we are as a company, and all forms of hate speech go against that value,” Dr. Albert Bourla, the company’s chairman and chief executive, said in a statement. | The pharmaceutical corporation said on Monday that it would remove all ads on Facebook and Instagram for the month of July. “At Pfizer, our Equity Value is core to who we are as a company, and all forms of hate speech go against that value,” Dr. Albert Bourla, the company’s chairman and chief executive, said in a statement. |
| The athletic apparel and footwear maker said on Monday that it would stop advertising on Facebook and Instagram during July. The company said it will continue to post unpaid content on both platforms “to continue to connect with our consumers.” | The athletic apparel and footwear maker said on Monday that it would stop advertising on Facebook and Instagram during July. The company said it will continue to post unpaid content on both platforms “to continue to connect with our consumers.” |
| The retailer said on June 19 that it was pulling all advertising from Facebook and Instagram in July. | The retailer said on June 19 that it was pulling all advertising from Facebook and Instagram in July. |
| The software company said on Monday that it would suspend all paid advertisements from Facebook and Instagram until the platforms demonstrated a “significant, action-driven commitment to combating the spread of hate speech and racism.” | The software company said on Monday that it would suspend all paid advertisements from Facebook and Instagram until the platforms demonstrated a “significant, action-driven commitment to combating the spread of hate speech and racism.” |
| Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational association behind the children’s television program Sesame Street, said on Wednesday it would pause all paid Facebook and Instagram advertising internationally for the month of July. The organization will continue to post unpaid content on the platforms. “There is no place for hate speech on any street,” said Sesame Workshop in a post on Twitter. | |
| The nonprofit legal advocacy organization said Tuesday it would pause all advertising on Facebook and Instagram for at least the month of July. “We want to see tangible action from Facebook and Instagram ahead of the general election and are willing to extend our boycott, which will also include all use of their platforms, until they do,” the organization said in a statement. | |
| The coffee chain said on Sunday that it would “pause advertising on all social media platforms while we continue discussions internally, with our media partners and with civil rights organizations in the effort to stop the spread of hate speech.” | The coffee chain said on Sunday that it would “pause advertising on all social media platforms while we continue discussions internally, with our media partners and with civil rights organizations in the effort to stop the spread of hate speech.” |
| The environmental nonprofit organization said on Wednesday that it was pulling all ads off Facebook and Instagram for the month. On Twitter, the group said that “in our current state of affairs — a growing pandemic, racial injustices and an approaching election — the stakes are far too high to remain silent.” | The environmental nonprofit organization said on Wednesday that it was pulling all ads off Facebook and Instagram for the month. On Twitter, the group said that “in our current state of affairs — a growing pandemic, racial injustices and an approaching election — the stakes are far too high to remain silent.” |
| The retailer said on Tuesday that it would pause advertising with Facebook and Instagram for the month of July. | The retailer said on Tuesday that it would pause advertising with Facebook and Instagram for the month of July. |
| The nonprofit organization, known for its antismoking and vaping campaigns, said on Monday that it would pause all paid advertising on Facebook and Instagram for the month of July. The organization, which tends to spend a third of its total marketing budget on social media, will continue to post unpaid content on the platforms. | The nonprofit organization, known for its antismoking and vaping campaigns, said on Monday that it would pause all paid advertising on Facebook and Instagram for the month of July. The organization, which tends to spend a third of its total marketing budget on social media, will continue to post unpaid content on the platforms. |
| The consumer goods giant, one of the biggest advertisers in the world, said on Friday that it would stop running ads on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter in the United States for at least the rest of 2020, citing a “polarized election period.” The company, which owns brands such as Dove and Lipton, said that “continuing to advertise on these platforms at this time would not add value to people and society.” Ben & Jerry’s, an ice cream brand owned by the company, said on June 23 that it was joining the boycott. | The consumer goods giant, one of the biggest advertisers in the world, said on Friday that it would stop running ads on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter in the United States for at least the rest of 2020, citing a “polarized election period.” The company, which owns brands such as Dove and Lipton, said that “continuing to advertise on these platforms at this time would not add value to people and society.” Ben & Jerry’s, an ice cream brand owned by the company, said on June 23 that it was joining the boycott. |
| The shoemaker said on Monday that it would remove ads from Facebook and Instagram during July and use the money it would have spent (along with the cost of retail store window displays in the United States and Canada) on programs and initiatives to support black communities and racial equality. | The shoemaker said on Monday that it would remove ads from Facebook and Instagram during July and use the money it would have spent (along with the cost of retail store window displays in the United States and Canada) on programs and initiatives to support black communities and racial equality. |
| John Nitti, the chief media officer of the telecommunications company, said in a statement on Thursday that it was “pausing our advertising until Facebook can create an acceptable solution that makes us comfortable and is consistent with what we’ve done with YouTube and other partners.” Verizon is stopping both paid ads and unpaid posts. | John Nitti, the chief media officer of the telecommunications company, said in a statement on Thursday that it was “pausing our advertising until Facebook can create an acceptable solution that makes us comfortable and is consistent with what we’ve done with YouTube and other partners.” Verizon is stopping both paid ads and unpaid posts. |
| The German car manufacturer said Tuesday that it would suspend advertisements on Facebook and Instagram worldwide during the month of July. “The Volkswagen Group stands for open interaction with each other based on equality,” the company said in a statement. “An environment of fake news or hate speech is therefore unacceptable to us.” | The German car manufacturer said Tuesday that it would suspend advertisements on Facebook and Instagram worldwide during the month of July. “The Volkswagen Group stands for open interaction with each other based on equality,” the company said in a statement. “An environment of fake news or hate speech is therefore unacceptable to us.” |
| On Wednesday, the burger chain joined the boycott by stopping paid advertising on Facebook and Instagram. In a post on Twitter, the company wrote that it looked forward “to engaging with you on a safer platform where everyone can come together, feel accepted and be treated equally.” | On Wednesday, the burger chain joined the boycott by stopping paid advertising on Facebook and Instagram. In a post on Twitter, the company wrote that it looked forward “to engaging with you on a safer platform where everyone can come together, feel accepted and be treated equally.” |
| The American jewelry retailer, the parent company of Zales, Kay Jewelers and Jared, said on Wednesday that it would pause advertising on Facebook and Instagram. “At Signet, we hold to a belief that love inspires love,” the company said in a statement. “We therefore stand resolutely against any racist, discriminatory and hateful online content.” | The American jewelry retailer, the parent company of Zales, Kay Jewelers and Jared, said on Wednesday that it would pause advertising on Facebook and Instagram. “At Signet, we hold to a belief that love inspires love,” the company said in a statement. “We therefore stand resolutely against any racist, discriminatory and hateful online content.” |