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The Coca-Cola Co, Diageo pull social media advertising over hate speech
2020-06-29 13:26:00| Daily beverage news and comment - from just-drinks.com
The Coca-Cola Co and Diageo have joined a number of companies in putting a temporary stop on their social media advertising, including Facebook, in an ongoing row over hate speech.
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Facebook to block more hate speech as advertisers boycott grows
2020-06-29 09:01:00| Telecompaper Headlines
(Telecompaper) Facebook has announced changes in its content policy, to flag or prohibit more types of posts deemed hate speech. The announcement follows growing momentum among advertisers to boycott the social network until it does more to fight offensive content on the platform.
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Starbucks suspends social media ads over hate speech
2020-06-28 19:32:30| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
The coffee company said it would suspend advertising on some platforms in an effort to address hate speech.
Verizon joins Facebook ad boycott over hate speech
2020-06-26 11:04:00| Telecompaper Headlines
(Telecompaper) Verizon has become the latest company to join an advertising boycott against Facebook over the social network's handling of hate speech, reports The Guardian, citing Verizon chief media officer John Nitti. "We have strict content policies in place and have zero tolerance when they are breached," said Nitti, adding that "we're 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." Other companies that have pulled their advertising from Instagram and Facebook in recent days include Ben & Jerry's, Patagonia and REI, said the report.
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Commissioner Hardesty's Speech on City Budget and Police Accountability
2020-06-18 23:17:51| PortlandOnline
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