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Fox News President Roger Ailes Lashes Out At “Weak-Kneed” Advertisers That Boycotted Glenn Beck
Apr 8th
As previously reported, Glenn Beck’s advertiser troubles played a part in Fox News’ decision to cancel Beck’s show. What hasn’t gotten much attention is how Fox News’ President, Roger Ailes, characterized those advertisers. (more…)
Stephen Colbert’s Ready For the Glennpocalypse, Notes Glenn Beck’s 300+ Lost Advertisers
Apr 5th
Stephen Colbert discussed reports that Fox News is considering letting Glenn Beck go. Colbert also mentioned the 300+ advertisers that are boycotting Beck’s show. He just wants to make sure that all are ready for coming Glennpocalypse.
From the April 4 edition of The Colbert Report: (more…)
Match.com Removes Ads From Glenn Beck’s Show
Mar 17th
Match.com ads recently started running on Glenn Beck’s Fox News show. Match.com is one of the largest online dating companies.
As with other advertisers, participants in the StopBeck effort reached out to Match.com. We kindly requested that they follow the responsible action of hundreds of other advertisers and refrain from advertising on Glenn Beck’s show.
Well, your efforts paid off!
In a statement sent to the StopBeck effort, Match.com confirmed they were removing their ads from Glenn Beck’s show:
I have reached out to our agency. Match runs on FOX News but doesn’t purposefully run in that particular programming. We will put in a request to not More >
Columbia College (Missouri) Removes Ads From Glenn Beck’s Radio Show
Mar 8th
We’ve recently started reaching out to Glenn Beck’s radio advertisers.
Columbia College (Missouri) was advertising on Glenn Beck’s radio show in Chicago, which is broadcast by Salem Communications’ AM 560 WIND.
As with television advertisers, participants in the StopBeck effort reached out to Columbia College. We kindly requested that they take the responsible action by refraining from financially supporting Glenn Beck’s vitriol.
In a statement sent to the StopBeck effort, Columbia College’s marketing communications partner confirmed they were removing ads from Glenn Beck’s radio program (emphasis added):
The previous media buying company did purchase time on the station on behalf of Columbia College. However, More >
The New Republic Looks At “Glenn Beck’s Decline,” Notes Lost Advertisers
Mar 4th
James Downie at The New Republic analyzes the “decline of Glenn Beck.” In it, Downie notes Glenn Beck’s lost advertisers (emphasis added):
His ratings and reputation are in steep decline: His show has lost more than one million viewers over the course of the past year, falling from an average of 2.9 million in January 2010 to 1.8 million in January 2011. He now ranks fifth among Fox’s six weekday talk hosts, trailing lesser-known personalities like Shepard Smith and Bret Baier. Beck’s three-hour radio show has been dropped in several major cities, including New York and Philadelphia, and has seen a ratings decline in More >
Spark Networks Will No Longer Advertise On Glenn Beck’s Show
Feb 23rd
Spark Networks operates a range of online dating sites. Their most known site is JDate, but they also operate ChristianMingle.com, BlackSingles.com and a whole host of other online personals services.
Spark Networks has been running ads on Glenn Beck’s Fox News show for a couple months now. Specifically, the ads were for Spark Network’s ChristianMingle.com service.
As with other advertisers, participants in the StopBeck effort reached out to Spark Networks. We kindly requested that they follow the responsible action of hundreds of other advertisers and refrain from advertising on Glenn Beck’s show. Given Glenn Beck’s recent string of antisemitic smears, we also reached out JDate. More >
Graphic: Glenn Beck’s Lost Advertisers
Feb 18th
Glenn Beck’s has lost more than 300 advertisers – a trend that continues to this day thanks to your efforts.
Chris Piascik was kind enough to put together this terrific graphic of many of Glenn Beck’s lost advertisers: (more…)
Associated British Foods Drops Glenn Beck
Feb 15th
Beginning February 9, 2010, Glenn Beck’s UK broadcast started running without any commercials. But, on February 7, 2011, a small amount of ads returned to Glenn Beck’s UK broadcast. Drats! Just before we were about to make our 1 year ad-free announcement too.
On February 9, 2011, Associated British Foods ads ran during Glenn Beck’s UK broadcast. ABF is global food, ingredients and retail company. For some of the brands that they operate, see graphic at the bottom of this post.
As with other advertisers, participants in the StopBeck effort promptly reached out to ABF. We kindly requested that they follow the responsible action More >
Lloyds TSB Will No Longer Advertise During Glenn Beck’s Show
Feb 15th
Beginning February 9, 2010, Glenn Beck’s UK broadcast started running without any commercials. But, on February 7, 2011, a small amount of ads returned to Glenn Beck’s UK broadcast. Drats! Just before we were about to make our 1 year ad-free announcement too.
On February 9, 2011, Lloyds TSB ads rand during Glenn Beck’s UK broadcast. Lloyd’s is one of big four banks in the UK.
As with other advertisers, participants in the StopBeck effort promptly reached out to Lloyds. We kindly requested that they follow the responsible action of hundreds of other advertisers and refrain from advertising on Glenn Beck’s show.
In a statement sent to the More >
