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Glenn Beck’s Show In UK Has Had Zero Ads Past Three Shows; Update: Now 16 Shows
Feb 11th
If you’re not aware, Glenn Beck’s show airs in the United Kingdom. Accordingly, we have been targeting his sponsors in the United States as well as in the U.K. (with the assistance from the StopBeck – UK Effort).
During the last week and a half, Glenn Beck lost his 100th, 101st and 102nd sponsors [Update: 2/18/10: Since this post was originally posted, Glenn Beck lost an additional sponsors, bringing the new total of lost sponsors to 116.] [Update 2/22/10: 3 more dropped Glenn Beck. Total lost sponsors is now 119.]
A full list of all 102 116 119 sponsors that dropped Mr. Beck (or Fox News as a More >
Civil Rights Groups Form Coalition, Denounce Glenn Beck’s Questioning Of Obama’s Name
Feb 7th
On February 4, Glenn Beck attacked Obama for ‘choosing’ the name Barack. Beck suggested the name was un-American:
BECK: He chose to use his name, Barack, for a reason. To identify, not with America — you don’t take the name Barack to identify with America. You take the name Barack to identify with what? Your heritage? The heritage, maybe, of your father in Kenya, who is a radical? Really? Searching for something to give him any kind of meaning, just as he was searching later in life for religion.
Responding to this absurd and bigoted attack, a coalition of civil rights groups More >
Natwest Pulls Ads From Glenn Beck In UK
Dec 11th
The UK effort to stop Glenn Beck keeps rolling along.
This morning, Natwest announced that they will no longer be advertising on the Glenn Beck program in the UK. Natwest is a large UK based bank with a reported 7.5 million personal accounts and 850,000 small business accounts. After being notified of the hate that they were sponsoring, Natwest confirmed no more Glenn Beck:
I can confirm for you now that we have no plans to advertise during this particular programme going forward.
Yours sincerely, A Glazier E-Messaging Team
Many thanks to all those who helped encourage Natwest to pull their ads from the Glenn Beck More >
Glenn Beck Supporters Caught Lying, Forced To Issue Significant Retraction
Dec 11th
After Glenn Beck started losing sponsors due to ColorOfChange.org’s successful efforts, his supporters defended his distortions and race-baiting. DefendGlenn.com launched an effort that smeared Color of Change, propagated distortions and attempted to bully advertisers into remaining on or returning to Beck’s show. After they were threatened with a lawsuit, DefendGlenn issued a significant retraction.
Color of Change’s observation regarding the retraction is noteworthy:
The retraction also speaks volumes about what kind of people are the strongest defenders of Glenn Beck. The person responsible for DefendGlenn.com is professional fear-monger Gary Kreep, who is a prominent leader in the “birther” movement and has a long More >
Reckitt Benckiser Pulls Ads From Glenn Beck In UK
Dec 4th
Joining the UK effort to stop Glenn Beck, we recently began targeting companies advertising on Glenn Beck’s program in the United Kingdom.
This morning, Reckitt Benckiser (maker of Lysol, Airwick, Vanish, Calgon, etc..) confirmed that they’ve already pulled their ads in the United States and will pull ads in the UK, writing:
Thanks for bringing this to our attention. In the US we stopped ads, I will advise the UK team to do the same. In general RB does not endorse any specific show on any network nor the personal views or opinions that may be voiced on such shows.
Many thanks to More >
Glenn Beck Rules Out Palin/Beck 2012: “What I’m Gonna Take Backseat To A Chick?”
Nov 24th
Recently, the bizarre prospect of a Sarah Palin/Glenn Beck 2012 ticket has received a bit of attention. Sure, it’s obviously not serious. But, it did make the rounds in the news cycle.
But, what didn’t get any attention was Glenn Beck ruling out the ticket with a sexist rant. I know…a sexist rant against Sarah Palin. Shocking, right? You’d think it would have gotten some coverage. But, nope. On Palin/Beck 2012, Beck had this to say:
“First of all, let me rule that out. Palin/Beck? Ridiculous…I was just thinking, what I’m gonna take backseat to a chick? While you’re at it, go More >
Confirmed: No More Nestle Ads On Glenn Beck or Any Fox News Show
Nov 23rd
Last week, ads for Nestle’s Nescafe Dolce Gusto began airing during the Glenn Beck program. Those committed to stopping Glenn Beck’s vitriol & race-baiting responded by urging Nestle to cease running ads on Glenn Beck/Fox News.
Today, Nestle confirmed that their ads will no longer appear on Glenn Beck or on any Fox News show. According to the spokesperson, “airing the spot on FOX and this program was an error that has been corrected.”
Another one bites the dust.
Many thanks to all those that helped encourage Nestle to pull their ads from the Glenn Beck program. Please note, that this is not More >
After Sponsors Flee, Fox News Appears To have Unsold Airtime During Glenn Beck’s Show
Nov 18th
After more than 87 sponsors fled Glenn Beck, it appears as though Fox News is left with unsold airtime during Beck’s show.
Lately, ads for The Foundation for a Better Life have been appearing on Glenn Beck’s show. I contacted them regarding pulling their ads from the Glenn Beck show and here’s what they said (emphasis added): (more…)
StopBeck.com Is Now Live!
Nov 18th
Today is the official launch of StopBeck.com.
Since July 2, 2009, this effort has been largely Twitter based (@StopBeck) with the occasional post on JenkinsEar.com. Now, we’re kicking things up notch with this website. We’re new, so there’s not much content, but stay tuned…
In the meantime, please check out the list of sponsors that have said “no” to Glenn Beck’s hate speech. Then take action by signing the petition or contacting some of Glenn Beck’s remaining sponsors yourself.
