Posted on 11/25/2010 4:49:42 PM PST by Talkradio03
Criteria - AmFamily reviewed up to four areas to determine if a company was "Christmas-friendly" in their advertising: print media, broadcast media (radio/television), website If a company's ad has references to items associated with Christmas (trees, wreaths, lights, etc.), it was considered as an attempt to reach "Christmas" shoppers...(List)
(Excerpt) Read more at hapblog.com ...
I hope these anti-Christmas retailers get hit where it hurts...
Right in the pocketbook
Barnes and Noble is ‘against Christmas’...
Doesn’t surprise me at atll
Why not post the list? Sounds helpful.
Anyone remember that stunt Best Buy pulled last year?
‘Happy Muslim day of sacrifice’ on their black friday ad
Are you shopping for blog hits?
Here is the direct AFA link. All the info is there. I’ll see if I can paste it here.
http://action.afa.net/Detail.aspx?id=2147486887
OP forgot to ping you.
http://action.afa.net/Detail.aspx?id=2147486887
Companies FOR “Christmas”
updated 11-17-10
Amazon.com
Bass Pro Shops
Bed Bath & Beyond
Belk
Best Buy
Big Lots
Books-A-Million
Cabella’s
Collective Brands
Costco
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Dollar Tree
Family Dollar
Dollar General
H.E.B. Stores
Hallmark
Harris Teeter Stores
Hobby Lobby
JC Penney
JoAnn Fabrics & Crafts Stores
Kmart
kohl’s
Kroger
Lowe’s
Macy’s
Meijer
Menard’s
Michael’s Stores
Neiman Marcus
Nordstrom
Petsmart
Pier One Imports
Publix
QVC
Rite Aid
Sears
Super D Drug Stores
Target
Toys R Us
Walgreens
Wal-Mart/Sam’s Club
More from the direct link to the source http://action.afa.net/Detail.aspx?id=2147486887
Companies marginalizing “Christmas”
updated 11-17-10
Banana Republic
Bath & Body Works
Gap Stores
Hancock Fabrics
Hy-Vee Stores
Old Navy
Limited Brands
Safeway
Starbucks
Whole Foods
Companies against “Christmas”
updated 11-17-10
Barnes & Noble
CVS Pharmacy
Office Depot
Radio Shack
Staples
SUPERVALU
Victoria’s Secret
If they're anything like jello-shots I want some.
Why not shut the hell up?
Based on current advertising, below is a list of companies that avoid, ban, or use the term "Christmas" in their advertising. We will continually update the list, so check back often.
Criteria - AFA reviewed up to four areas to determine if a company was "Christmas-friendly" in their advertising: print media (newspaper inserts), broadcast media (radio/television), website and/or personal visits to the store. If a company's ad has references to items associated with Christmas (trees, wreaths, lights, etc.), it was considered as an attempt to reach "Christmas" shoppers.
If a company has items associated with Christmas, but did not use the word "Christmas," then the company is considered as censoring "Christmas."
Color Code:
GREEN: Company uses the term "Christmas" on a regular basis, we consider that company Christmas-friendly.
YELLOW: Company refers to Christmas infrequently, or in a single advertising medium, but not in others.
RED: Company may use "Christmas" sparingly in a single or unique product description, but as a company, does not recognize it.
A company may be removed from the "bad" list by providing documentation to AFA.
SPECIAL ALERT! Legal group offers valuable resources
If you hear of instances of hostility toward Christmas expression, please let us know. AFA is working with the Alliance Defense Fund (ADF) to provide resources for government and public school authorities laboring under the misimpression they must censor Christmas. You can contact ADF at (1-800-TELL-ADF ) for a copy of their legal analysis and memo on rights of seasonal expression at Christmas. We want to inform public officials about the law, and then encourage them to take a stand for Christmas.
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Companies FOR "Christmas" Amazon.com Dick's Sporting Goods Toys R Us |
Companies marginalizing "Christmas"
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Companies against "Christmas" Barnes & Noble |
Bloggers pimping on an open forum
Soros slipping me a check
Yuletide threads, being teased by a liar
And pimps dressed up like Superfly....
> Why not shut the hell up? <
Why shut the hell up?
The mountain is high, the valley is low
And you’re confused ‘bout which way to go
So I flew here to give you a hand
And lead you into the promised land
So, come on and take a free ride (free ride)
Come on and take it by my side
Come on and take a free ride
All over the country, I’m seeing the same
Nobody’s winning, at this kind of game
We gotta do better, it’s time to begin
You know all the answers
Must come from within
So, come on and take a free ride (free ride)
Come on and take it by my side
Come on and take a free ride
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Quiet. We’re trying to write Christmas carols!
Because it is time for more pie!
I really like humble pie. But we don't have any.
I guess I'll settle for banana cream.
What did Hy Vee do to get on the bad list ?
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