Update #2 -Politically Incorrect Advertisers Contact List

Freepers | 9-21-2001 | All of us

[quimby]

After Bill Maher's comments on Moday nights "politically incorrect" show, both Sears and Fed Ex have dropped their sposorship of the show. Other sponsors are considering removing their ads. Please list any other sponsors and any contact info.

Here's the quote from Moday nights show::

Bill Mahr: But also, we should -- we have been the cowards lobbing cruise missiles from 2,000 miles away. That's cowardly. Staying in the airplane when it hits the building, say what you want about it, it's not cowardly.

Let these sponsors know what you think. The above quote is just the straw that broke the camels back. Maher is the coward for having a show format that puts one conservative and three liberal guests which makes the odds 4 to 1 against conservatives.

If you thinks this is about this one statement, please check out some of his previous statements here:

ABC's Vile Bill Maher Calls U.S. Military Cowardly & hijackers warriors!

and here:

Most distasteful monologue in the history of American television

Some have tried to frame this as a free speech issue. Not at all. Lets set him free to speak on some street corner.

Corona Beer

Warner Bros.

Chevrolet

Ford Motor Company

Quiznos

Thanks to Rocky for the above links.

More advertisers from Wed. nites show:

MasterCard

Toyota

1-800-GO-TOYOTA

Kia Motors

1.800.333.4KIA

Mervyns Department Stores

1-800-637-8967

Sprint Long Distance

BMW

Other contact info:

The shows production company number is 323-575-5000.

New links from last nites show: These are the sponsors I saw on "Politically Incorrect" in the last couple of days. The websites are the best pages I could find--you probably can improve on mine.

Post Cereals (Kraft Foods)

McDonald' s

Stroud's (Linens)

Trojan Condoms

why not express your diverse opinions to ABC? E-mail:
netaudr@abc.com.
ABC Inc.
500 S. Buena Vista St. Burbank, CA 91521

Credit to AJAY for above contacts

Also, check out this new website with more advertiser contacts:

BeSilentAndBeHeard.com/

Please add any contact info here.

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Advertisers are very sensitive at this time. Add any new contacts here.

[Arthur McGowan]

Bill Maher was perfectly correct. And among those who followed the policy he labeled "cowardly"--lobbing bombs and missiles from a distance--was the Rapist.

Keeping this "issue" going is a waste of time, a distraction from productive support from the valid war effort and relief of the families of the victimes.

[quimby]

No effort at all. Thanks for the bump.

[LoisC]

People are shocked and insulted when someone on Politically Incorrect says something politically incorrect?? I agree with McGowan that keeping this "issue" going is a waste of time, a distraction from productive support from the valid war effort and relief of the families of the victims.

[quimby]

Like I said, no effort at all. Thanks for the bump.

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Your links are here.

[chicagolady]

THANKS FOR THE LINKS! I SPEAK WITH MY LETTERS AND MY MONEY. I WILL BOYCOTT THE ABOVE. I AM GLAD YOU POSTED THEM!

[quimby]

Glad to do it, but you dont need to shout. 8^)

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Her's the latest list.

[irishfest]

I'm a long time lurker but signed up today to pass on this e-mail I received from Chevrolet. I sent e-mails at the recommendations of you Freepers. I guess it works!! Dear Mr. *******, Thank you for contacting the General Motors Internet Response Center regarding the recent television program, Politically Incorrect, with Bill Maher during which General Motors products were advertised. It is never our intention to offend any of our current or potential customers and if we have done so in your case, please accept our apologies. GM buys advertising airtime on a broad variety of popular programs, which reach a complete spectrum of American automobile buyers. Please be assured, however, the content of television programming carrying GM commercials is not indicative of the views of General Motors. Television advertising time is scheduled months in advance of the actual broadcast date, well before program content has been established. Occasionally, a GM commercial appears during a controversial program. We are concerned about these instances and make every attempt to avoid them. We review advertising spots on a case by case basis and have recently decided to withdraw advertising from this show. We strive to establish goodwill at all times, and will continue to look for ways of displaying our products in the homes of the American public in a non-offensive manner. General Motors is horrified by the recent tragic events that have taken place within our nation. We do appreciate your feedback and will share your comments with our Advertising Department for their consideration. Thank you for your interest in Chevrolet. Sincerely, Cynthia Murphy Customer Relationship Manager GM Internet Response Center

[quimby]

Thanks for your report, welcome aboard ! In case youdidn't hear, Quiznos announced they are dropping ads on PI. You bet it works. Lets keep up the pressure.

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[quimby]

By the way, the e-mail from Chevy seems like a cop out, but, if they get emough complaints, they will respond.

[quimby]

From the e-mail:

Occasionally, a GM commercial appears during a controversial program. We are concerned about these instances and make every attempt to avoid them. We review advertising spots on a case by case basis and have recently decided to withdraw advertising from this show.

Boy am I dumb. Another victory ! Cross chevy off the list ! Thanks again for the post.

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Check it out.

[Rockitz]

I agree that he was probably bashing X42, but his failure is no big loss to the landscape. He is a liberal like most of the rest.

[quimby]

Atleast 6 more affiliates dropped maher juat today. Keep freeping them and the advertisers.

[quimby]

Gee, must be carple-tunnel.

At least 6 more affiliates dropped maher just today. Keep freeping them and the advertisers.

[TheGoodDoc]

Bumpity bump

[quimby]

Thanks Doc, back at ya.

[snowtigger]

This is a copy of my e-mail correspondence with Chevrolet, so far. It does not say they have capitulated, just some lame excuses.

Dear Mr. xxxxxx,
Thank you for contacting the Chevrolet Internet Response Center. We appreciate you interest in Chevrolet.

Thank you for your letter regarding the recent Politically Incorrect show, during which General Motors products were advertised. We appreciate your interest in GM, and we are sorry you were offended by the program you viewed.

GM rarely sponsors any particular television programs. We prefer to buy air time on a broad variety of popular programs, which reach a complete spectrum of American automobile buyers. Please be assured, however, the content of television programming carrying GM commercials is not indicative of the views of General Motors.

Television advertising time is scheduled months in advance of the actual broadcast date, well before program content has been established. Occasionally, a GM commercial appears during a controversial program, which offends some people. We are concerned about these instances and make every attempt to avoid them.

We strive to establish goodwill at all times, and we will continue to look for ways of displaying our products in the homes of the American public in a non-offensive manner. In view of the nature of your concerns, we are forwarding your comments to our Advertising Department.

We appreciate hearing your opinions.
If you require any further assistance, please feel free to contact us by internet correspondence at cac@chevrolet.com or the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center, at 1-800-222-1020, Monday through Friday 8am to 11pm, EST.

Thank you again for contacting Chevrolet.>br> Sincerely,
Geraldine Magner
Customer Relationship Manager
GM Internet Response Center

Original message follows:
------------------------- That's BS , and you know it. If a major player TELLS ABC or any other network NOT to advertise your product on a specific program, it will happen. This attitude is what causes boycotts. Is This piece of pond scum worth that?

----- Original Message ----
From: "Chevy FAQ"
To:
Sent: Friday, September 21, 2001 4:46 AM
Subject: Re: Talk to Chevy - Product Suggestion (Pick One)
> Dear Mr. xxxxxx,
> > Thank you for your Internet communication with Chevrolet.

> > General Motors and Chevrolet has contractual agreements to advertise on major networks to show our > products. However, we are not responsible for the contents produced on television programs that our > commercials are presented on. We suggest that you visit the ABC network web site at www.abc.com and > post your comments about the statement made by Mr. Maher.
> > Sincerely,

> > Johnnie L. Dorsey Jr.
> Customer Relationship Manager
> GM Internet Response Center

> > > > > > Original message follows:

> ------------------------- > > ------------------------------------------------------------ > Type of Vehicle : Pick One
> Requester Name :
> Address
> > Phone Number ::
> > Comments :
> > If you want to continue to sell me your product, lose the asshole Bill Maher. BTW we own 2 > suburbans, one Cavalier, and a 57 Chevy project truck, besides a 75 Chevy knock-around truck.

> However Chrysler makes some good products nowadays