Posted on 05/13/2003 9:39:54 AM PDT by WaveThatFlag
Edited on 04/22/2004 12:36:20 AM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]
A number of groups have threatened to boycott MCI (search) if it doesn't disconnect Glover from its current ad campaign, according to reports. The telephone giant said in a statement that it is reviewing the situation.
"We chose Danny Glover because of his high consumer appeal and ratings. In fact, these ads have produced some of the highest likeability scores for any of our spokespeople ever," the statement read.
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http://global.mci.com/us/enterprise/contact/
Bull! Who can name Glover's last movie? Even before becoming a has-been, he was nothing but a glorified supporting actor.
For the first time in my life, I actually look forward to the inevitable telemarketers for MCI to call. You wouldn't believe how long I keep them on the line as I complain about about Glover.
If they try to get ME (LOL) off the line, I then ask for their supervisor. It doesn't get any better!
Oh yeah, my Worldcom stock lost money too...
Besides having a corrupt leader in Ebbers, the company seems to continue to be tone deaf to the public, either that or they listen to ad agencies who subscribe to the "Jayson Blair" philosophy of how companies should operate.
They pulled a similar stunt on us years ago and we never forgave them for it. I wouldn't sign on to MCI if my only other option was a string stretched between two tin cans.
But the real question is, how many customers did they lose?
ME: I have had MCI service in the past, but I would never use MCI ever again and would not even consider it as a provider of long distance or local service so long as Danny Glover is a spokesman for MCI.
Danny Glover is an anti-American, leftist radical, and just because he looks good and speaks well does not mean he's an appropriate spokesman for a company that tries to serve real Americans, not the Hollywood nutball crowd.
1st response--
MCI Flunky: Thank you for contacting MCI ® e-Customer Service.
We sincerely value your opinion about our new spokesperson.
Just like any other citizen, Mr. Glover is entitled to express his own personal views and opinions. But please understand, Mr. Glover's personal views are his own and do not represent the views of MCI. As has always been our policy, MCI does not comment or take positions on social and/or socio-political issues and views.
MCI does proudly contribute to a variety of local, state and national charities which help build and strengthen communities. More specifically, the MCI WorldCom Foundation focuses on proactively supporting a core of education and technology initiatives by forming partnerships with selected non-profit organizations around the country.
Again, thank you for communicating with MCI.
We are always available to discuss your concerns and help ensure that you make the most of MCI's e-Customer Service. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please visit our website at www.mci.com.
Sincerely,
Tamara
e-Customer Service
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My response:
Mr. Glover is entitled to express his views under the 1st amendment. When you hire him to be your spokesperson, you hold him out as someone you approve of. You give him credibility, as well as money. I have a problem with that. There are many people who are not anti-American who you could have hired. I find it odd that you hired someone so radical.
Glover is so far left on the political spectrum that he thinks Castro is a sell-out. He thinks our society and our President are racist. He is not a liberal democrat, he is way beyond that. He supports leftist dictators wherever they remain (thankfully, in few places) and he supports dictators against the US whenever there is a conflict between the 2.
I have a first amendment right, too, and I will exercise mine to convince anyone I come in contact with from ever using any MCI services so long as Danny Glover is MCI's spokesman.
Times have changed. We have been attacked, and we are at war, and some of the elite in Hollywood and the media have chosen to be on the other side. Your support for Mr. Glover indicates that MCI as a corporation is on the other side. I won't give you my money, and I hope you complete the slide to BK. It will be a good lesson to all those lilly-white corporate boards to quit assuaging their consciences by hiring radicals who are antithetical to their own customer base.
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Their response:
Thank you for contacting MCI ® e-Customer Service.
We take all feedback and perspectives under careful consideration and respect the feelings and viewpoints you have shared with us about our new spokesperson, Danny Glover.
Mr. Glover's personal political views were not known by us when he was hired for this work. In fact, at the time we first contacted him, he had recently received the Marian Anderson Award which honors artists whose leadership benefits humanity.
Our consumer research indicates overwhelming support for Mr. Glover with extremely high appeal ratings. However, we do continually monitor consumer opinions on all of our advertising campaigns and factor new developments into our business decisions.
We sincerely regret the offense you feel with respect to our advertising with Danny Glover.
We are always available to discuss your concerns and help ensure that you make the most of MCI's e-Customer Service. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please visit our website at www.mci.com.
Sincerely,
Dave
e-Customer Service
Desperate and going after the AfroAmerican and Muslim market?
FRegards,
TRANSLATION: We have a contract with MCI and they're gonna honor it...or buy us out!
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