BP America, based in Houston, pulled advertising from Ted Cruz's podcast--after learning that iHeartMedia paid his Super

[riversedge]

Good job BP!!!


Apparently Ted Cruz has suffered his first real loss and concern for a third term in Texas!

BP America, based in Houston, pulled advertising from Ted Cruz’s podcast—after learning that iHeartMedia paid his Super PAC $630,000 for ad sales.

BP America pulled ads from politically affiliated podcasts to maintain neutrality and navigate political complexities, reflecting a trend of companies managing political associations carefully.

This move aims to protect the brand's reputation and appeal to a diverse customer base amid heightened consumer awareness of political implications in spending.

The decision could influence advertising strategies in various industries, promoting a separation of commercial advertising from direct political funding and emphasizing corporate social responsibility.

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[CrispyQ]

1. If you want a "diverse customer base" why would you give any money to repubs?

They hate diversity. They legislate against it.

[ProfessorGAC]

2. How Is That Not A Kick-Back?

He buys ads with iHeart, so they donate some portion of that revenue to him.
That would unethical/illegal in any business.
Ridiculous.

[pecosbob]

3. OMG! Woke oil company...in Texas. I can hear it already.