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…)
Five NYC Radio Stations Commit To Keeping Glenn Beck Off The Air
Feb 17th
In case you didn’t know, Glenn Beck is currently off the air in New York City’s radio market. Back in January, WOR announced that they were dropping Glenn Beck from their lineup due to his low ratings:
WOR (710 AM), one of the city’s two biggest talk radio stations, said this morning it is dropping Beck’s syndicated show as of Jan. 17 and replacing him with a familiar New York name: Mike Gallagher.
“The reason is ratings,” said WOR program director Scott Lakefield. “Somewhat to our surprise, the show wasn’t getting what we wanted.”
Consequently, Glenn Beck has been off the air in NYC More >
23 Academic Groups Condemn Glenn Beck’s Attacks On Piven
Feb 16th
Media Matters summarizes the statement: On February 15, 23 academic groups issued a joint statement condemning Glenn Beck for his attacks on Professor Frances Fox Piven. The statement expressed “collective outrage at the recent, repeated attacks” on Piven following Beck’s “rhetoric,” noting that his verbal attacks on her “have incited threats of violence.”
From the statement: (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 >
UPDATED: Beck Suggests Muse’s Grammy Performance Was “A Call For Revolution”
Feb 14th
In short, Glenn Beck suggests that Muse’s performance at the Grammys is “basically a call for revolution.” (more…)
Jordans Cereals Decided Not To Advertise On Fox News
Feb 14th
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. Perhaps the return of ads is a pitiable attempt to thwart our celebration?
Jordans’ ads were among the small number of ads that returned to Glenn Beck’s UK broadcast. Jordans is a company that makes cereals and cereal bars; it is the UK’s fourth largest cereal manufacturer.
As with other advertisers, participants in the StopBeck effort promptly reached out More >
Halifax Will No Longer Advertise During Glenn Beck’s Show
Feb 14th
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. Perhaps the return of ads is a pitiable attempt to thwart our celebration?
On February 8, 2011, Halifax ads were among the small number of ads that returned to Glenn Beck’s UK broadcast. Halifax is the trading name for the Bank of Scotland.
As with other advertisers, participants in the StopBeck effort promptly reached out to Halifax. We kindly More >
Volvo Removes Ads From Glenn Beck’s Show; Unaware Ads Were Running On It
Feb 10th
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. Perhaps the return of ads is a pitiable attempt to thwart our celebration?
It’s worth noting that a British MP recently mentioned Glenn Beck’s UK ad losses during a parliamentary debate. Perhaps Fox News finally felt shame by the nearly year-long commercial free run? Either way, there’s a bright side: they currently don’t have enough ads to fill all the slots. More >
Yorkshire Tea Removes Ads From Glenn Beck’s Show
Feb 9th
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. Perhaps the return of ads is a pitiable attempt to thwart our celebration?
It’s worth noting that a British MP recently mentioned Glenn Beck’s UK ad losses during a parliamentary debate. Perhaps Fox News finally felt shame by the nearly year-long commercial free run? Either way, there’s a bright side: they currently don’t have enough ads to fill all the slots. More >
