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brooklynite

(93,851 posts)
Tue Apr 4, 2017, 01:32 PM Apr 2017

Five more advertisers, including BMW, flee from Bill O'Reilly's Fox News show over sexual harassment

Source: New York Daily News

Five more advertisers pulled out of Bill OReillys Fox News show Tuesday over his history of sexual harassment cases, after two started the exodus a day earlier.

A spokesperson for BMW of North America told BuzzFeed News it would suspend its advertising on The OReilly Factor in light of the allegations.

Meanwhile, Ainsworth Pet Nutrition, the online marketing company Constant Contact and Sanofi, the parent company of Gold Bond, confirmed to CNN they were fleeing as well.

The pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline said it was suspending its ads until it could "assess this situation."



Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/bmw-pulls-advertising-bill-o-reilly-fox-news-show-article-1.3018559

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Five more advertisers, including BMW, flee from Bill O'Reilly's Fox News show over sexual harassment (Original Post) brooklynite Apr 2017 OP
If you're on social media lies Apr 2017 #1
Working link... William Seger Apr 2017 #7
Unforutnately, it will have no affect of his rabid supporters. Just as in the case of Trump. olegramps Apr 2017 #31
Looks like Bill O' is on his way out the door. democratisphere Apr 2017 #2
Bill O will now be as Toxic as Rush is to advertisers Botany Apr 2017 #3
Bandwagon jumping...it's late, not enough and not Guilded Lilly Apr 2017 #4
Thank you, posters, for not maligning the noble pig spiderpig Apr 2017 #5
They'll always be reverse mortgage adverts n/t hibbing Apr 2017 #6
Probably Not For Long ProfessorGAC Apr 2017 #9
Going to take a job away from Magnum?!?!? Ewwww my GOD!! n/t Bengus81 Apr 2017 #13
He's Got Money ProfessorGAC Apr 2017 #20
The only way I could see RM feasable is.. Xolodno Apr 2017 #29
You Nailed It ProfessorGAC Apr 2017 #32
I hear yeah. Xolodno Apr 2017 #33
Here's My "Semi" Plan ProfessorGAC Apr 2017 #36
And buying gold. progressoid Apr 2017 #12
What? No one wants to be connected to loofah man? muntrv Apr 2017 #8
Great start!! Let's see five more leave tomorrow and then five more.... Bengus81 Apr 2017 #10
Now it's up to eight advertisers leftieNanner Apr 2017 #11
I don't think it was a hard decision for car companies. Scruffy1 Apr 2017 #14
LOL....KICK for EIGHT advertisers DUMPING O'Really and FOX and counting!! n/t Bengus81 Apr 2017 #15
Is there a way to install a rolling counter in the thread subject line? spiderpig Apr 2017 #35
Angies List will continue to advertise as usual........... Bengus81 Apr 2017 #16
That's OK - Angie's List ripped me off and I will NEVER recommend them csziggy Apr 2017 #27
And here is more good icing on the cake................. riversedge Apr 2017 #17
Great news! Jim__ Apr 2017 #18
too little too late. mikeysnot Apr 2017 #19
too bad he couldn't that little fucked Hannity with him rurallib Apr 2017 #21
Good. Make him toxic like Rush Limbaugh. dalton99a Apr 2017 #22
Hopefully MSNBC won't pick him up redstateblues Apr 2017 #23
Outstanding! May the trend continue, until Bill-O is history. (nt) Paladin Apr 2017 #24
Advertisers essentially paying Bill's legal bills. Justice Apr 2017 #25
Gold Bond??? He lost GOLD BOND?!?? underpants Apr 2017 #26
Won't make a difference jeanmarc Apr 2017 #28
probably because they will find another crazy guy to replace him Le Gaucher Apr 2017 #30
The blood is in the water. rogue emissary Apr 2017 #34

olegramps

(8,200 posts)
31. Unforutnately, it will have no affect of his rabid supporters. Just as in the case of Trump.
Tue Apr 4, 2017, 04:59 PM
Apr 2017

We are experiencing the results of 40 years of right wing propaganda that has completely polarized the nation. Nothing anyone can say, nor will any amount of proof will ever convince the radical right wing that the are supporting their own destruction. Due to the abject apathy of some 50% of the voters, a minority of radicals elected one of the most ignorant man to ever represent the nation. Unfortunately, their apathy will not only result in their destruction, but society as a hole if this madness cannot be reversed. Trump is not only unqualified, but seriously displays mental problems. The man is an outright fascist demagogue without a shred or compassion and totally without a conscience. He delights in totally destroying those he has bankrupt and cheated. We can only hope tat he does not bring the engulf the entire world in a nuclear holocaust. He is as mad Hitler and as heartless as Stalin.

democratisphere

(17,235 posts)
2. Looks like Bill O' is on his way out the door.
Tue Apr 4, 2017, 01:37 PM
Apr 2017

No revenue, no job. Couldn't happen to a more condescending egomaniac.

Botany

(70,291 posts)
3. Bill O will now be as Toxic as Rush is to advertisers
Tue Apr 4, 2017, 01:38 PM
Apr 2017

But to Bill's folks they will see this as the liberal attack on a good man.

spiderpig

(10,419 posts)
5. Thank you, posters, for not maligning the noble pig
Tue Apr 4, 2017, 01:43 PM
Apr 2017

in connection with this human vermin.

He never has and never will get it, even though it will cost him his job and (I hope) a big fat chunk of his ill-gotten gains.

ProfessorGAC

(64,418 posts)
9. Probably Not For Long
Tue Apr 4, 2017, 02:06 PM
Apr 2017

According to reports here about 3 months ago, the whole RM thing is dying. Too many people have figured out it's not a good deal unless you're well into your 70's. Then the term seldom exceeds life expectancy. But, if that's true, the whole market is aging toward death and not going to be big enough to bother with advertising.

So, even those ads will start to subside.

Xolodno

(6,330 posts)
29. The only way I could see RM feasable is..
Tue Apr 4, 2017, 04:23 PM
Apr 2017

1. You have no children or they are so well off inheritance wouldn't mean much.

2. You have enough and just want to take a nice vacation somewhere.

But as for supplementing your retirement income, seems like an awful idea. And if you do have children who are struggling, you sure aren't doing them any favors. Particularly if they are saddled with the burial costs.

ProfessorGAC

(64,418 posts)
32. You Nailed It
Tue Apr 4, 2017, 08:08 PM
Apr 2017

I'm 635 days from packing it in
We're well into 7 figures and we couldn't successfully have kids so anything left behind goes to charity
An RM plus pension covers health insurance easily until Medicare and then supplementals after that
And I'm still not sure RM is a good idea
I've got 123 weeks to decide

Xolodno

(6,330 posts)
33. I hear yeah.
Wed Apr 5, 2017, 12:07 AM
Apr 2017

No children on our end either, top doctor at UCLA who specializes in risky pregnancies wouldn't even bother to see us. Wife and an I decided once we hit retirement, going to buy a fifth wheel and live like gypsy's. But then we asked ourselves....why wait? Another 10 years at work and I'll be pretty much set up. So, I'll do the "semi-retire" thing, and get a "job" like wine tasting room host, while living in the RV for that year, then move somewhere else we want to visit and get another job...shouldn't be a problem for an analyst at a fortune 500 company, who...well, won't go into my accolades....is perfectly comfortable at working at a significant discount so long the pay covers the space rent and groceries.

In a couple of years we are probably going to buy a lot up in Oregon, then drop a one bedroom mobile home on it. One, as a retreat. Two, in the case we do grow too old to travel. But as for the two other properties we own....haven't decided, but likely keep both of them as a "refuge", one is near a national park the other is close to family...which I'm not sure of the value of. Some will go to nieces and nephews once all is said and done. But again, I don't see a need for an RM. And if a situation occurred where we did need an RM, then it should be an "insurance policy" of sorts, not a supplement to retirement. Then, thinking about it, why not rent it out with a professional company as a supplement to retirement income? An RM seems like liquidating for large sums for short term gain.

Then, the fact that RM's can be so prevalent shows that income inequality on the older workforce, they sell themselves and family short. The wealthy have no worry about passing on wealth to their offspring, but its a new low when financial devices are created to evaporate the middle class wealth and keep their offspring from yet another chance of obtaining a comfortable life.

ProfessorGAC

(64,418 posts)
36. Here's My "Semi" Plan
Wed Apr 5, 2017, 07:09 AM
Apr 2017

I've got substitute teaching certificates in both IL and FL. No matter where we land, i can teach a couple times a week and know that from mid-May to mid-September, i won't be bothered much.

I really agree with your last paragraph.

Bengus81

(6,907 posts)
10. Great start!! Let's see five more leave tomorrow and then five more....
Tue Apr 4, 2017, 02:08 PM
Apr 2017

His knuckle dragging fans will claim it's good because they can see O'Really commercial free!!

leftieNanner

(14,997 posts)
11. Now it's up to eight advertisers
Tue Apr 4, 2017, 02:09 PM
Apr 2017

Add:

Gold Bond
GSK
Allstate Insurance
Constant Contact

Drip, drip, drip.

I hate this sanctimonious asshole.

Scruffy1

(3,239 posts)
14. I don't think it was a hard decision for car companies.
Tue Apr 4, 2017, 02:24 PM
Apr 2017

The demographics of Oh Really are pretty much older white males and I don't think they buy many new cars, let alone a Mercedes or BMW's. That doesn't mean that it isn't a great thing to hear.

Bengus81

(6,907 posts)
16. Angies List will continue to advertise as usual...........
Tue Apr 4, 2017, 02:38 PM
Apr 2017

And....I will continue NOT to use your service Angie!

"One company, the online directory Angie's List, said it has "no plans to change our ad buy."

csziggy

(34,120 posts)
27. That's OK - Angie's List ripped me off and I will NEVER recommend them
Tue Apr 4, 2017, 04:00 PM
Apr 2017

So where they advertise makes no difference to me.

They lied to me about the number of reviewed services in my area they had on their list - told me although I could see none when I was looking as a non-member, many would show up once I paid. I paid and there were still none in the categories I needed. I called them back and they promised to refund my money. They never did. They knew I was heading into the hospital - I was looking for reviews on rehab services - and knew it would be a long time before I would be checking on my bills. By the time I did, it was way beyond the time to challenge the un-refunded charge.

Angie's List is a RIP OFF.

mikeysnot

(4,755 posts)
19. too little too late.
Tue Apr 4, 2017, 02:54 PM
Apr 2017

Anthony Wiener has to reign for a dick pic and this disgusting POS goes on TV 5 nights a week to fill peoples heads with BS, Fuck this asshole.


No Tears wasted, no sorry no pity, no, no crying no loss.

jeanmarc

(1,685 posts)
28. Won't make a difference
Tue Apr 4, 2017, 04:07 PM
Apr 2017

My folks love him. They won't even notice. They'll just keep watching like under hypnosis.

They think he's middle of the road. And they think they're middle of the road.

 

Le Gaucher

(1,547 posts)
30. probably because they will find another crazy guy to replace him
Tue Apr 4, 2017, 04:32 PM
Apr 2017

God knows the bench of crazies is very deep

rogue emissary

(3,147 posts)
34. The blood is in the water.
Wed Apr 5, 2017, 12:31 AM
Apr 2017

With the reports of Rachel Maddow beating him for three straight weeks in 25 to 54 demo. I think a lot of advertisers wanted to jump ship awhile ago. Didn't matter to them if it's the sexual harassment or the lying about his war reporting in the Falkland War. Now that he's losing in the ratings and they're moving on.

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