Posts tagged Fox News
3 Months of Zero Advertisers For Glenn Beck In U.K.
May 9th
Literally hundreds of advertisers refuse to purchase ad time on Glenn Beck’s show. But, did you know…
As of today, May 9, the broadcast of Glenn Beck’s show in the U.K. will have run without any commercials for three months thanks to your efforts.
Background:
The Fox News Channel is broadcast in the U.K, which means Glenn Beck is as well. With the assistance of the StopBeck – UK Effort, participants in the StopBeck Effort reached out and urged advertisers to stop sponsoring Mr. Beck’s vitriol, sexism and preying on racial anxieties. Once aware of the reckless vitriol they were associating their brands with, advertisers More >
Glenn Beck Recklessly Peddles A Hoax Aimed At Brandeis University
May 1st
On April, 22, Glenn Beck admonished a symposium at Brandeis University on “New Right-Wing Radicalism” (video of this segment at the bottom of the post). Without regard for the facts and without even bothering to verify, Glenn Beck recklessly peddled false claims about the symposium. And, based on this hoax, Glenn Beck urged his fans to harang Brandeis over a non-existent controversy.
Chip Berlet, one of the conference participants, pens a lengthy explanation of the hoax irresponsibly promoted by Fox News and Glenn Beck.
The story surfaces nationally with a surreal Glenn Beck segment and two ludicrous Fox News discussions highlighting the false claim More >
2 Month Anniversary of Zero Advertisers For Glenn Beck In U.K.
Apr 7th
Literally hundreds of advertisers are boycotting Glenn Beck’s show. But, did you know…
This Friday, April 9, the broadcast of Glenn Beck’s show in the U.K. will have run without any commercials for two months thanks to your efforts.
The Fox News Channel is broadcast in the U.K, which means Glenn Beck is as well. With the assistance of the StopBeck – UK Effort, participants in the StopBeck Effort reached out and urged advertisers to stop sponsoring Mr. Beck’s vitriol, sexism and preying on racial anxieties. Once aware of the irresponsible indecency they were associating their brands with, advertisers were quick to flee – some 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…)
