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MSN story on Petterson and adv for Mother's Day Flowers. Did anyone see this? SORRY - I'M NEW!

Posted on 04/18/2003 5:08:39 PM PDT by ChicksforConservatives

Okay, I'm really sorry. Did anyone see this? This is my first time posting, although I've been a lurker for a long, long time. I was absolutely disgusted when msnbc.com had an advertisement for Mother's Day Flowers in the middle of the Laci Peterson story. I'm sorry, but I am so appalled by a network that would have an ad posted for Mother's Day Flowers with a story about this poor woman who not only lost her life but a child also. What jerks!


TOPICS: Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; Your Opinion/Questions
KEYWORDS: ads; advertisers; commercial; flowers; hongkong; laci; mothersday; peterson
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1 posted on 04/18/2003 5:08:39 PM PDT by ChicksforConservatives
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To be fair, MSNBC truly has no control about what ads appear on your cable system at any given time.
2 posted on 04/18/2003 5:09:23 PM PDT by Hildy
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To: ChicksforConservatives
Those 'banner' ads run in a rotation controlled by an online media company.

Truly, don't blame MSNBC.COM for this one.
3 posted on 04/18/2003 5:10:16 PM PDT by Blueflag
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To: Hildy
I know that it could be bad timing, but considering the financial shape they are in, who knows.
4 posted on 04/18/2003 5:11:13 PM PDT by ChicksforConservatives
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To: ChicksforConservatives
Welcome.
5 posted on 04/18/2003 5:15:17 PM PDT by snippy_about_it (Pray for our Troops)
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To: snippy_about_it
Thank you. I have been the biggest fan for a long time. Joined many of you last Saturday at the Troops rally on the Mall. Had a ball.

6 posted on 04/18/2003 5:20:20 PM PDT by ChicksforConservatives
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As much as I enjoy MSNBC bashing I have to stick up for them this time. I doubt that they knew the commercial would air at that particular moment.
7 posted on 04/18/2003 5:20:38 PM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear (AKA Princess Angelia Contessa Louisa Fransca Banana Fana Bo Bisca the Fourth.)
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How about the tourism ad for Hong Kong that ran a few times, then was withdrawn: "Hong Kong will take your breath away."
8 posted on 04/18/2003 5:21:44 PM PDT by calvin sun
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To: ChicksforConservatives
They don't coordinate ads with breaking news.What kind of ads are appropriate for what news is asking a bit much.May justice be served for Laci and Conner.
9 posted on 04/18/2003 5:22:25 PM PDT by MEG33
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To: ChicksforConservatives
Welcome aboard. Your first attempt to post a thread is far, far better than mine was. LOL. I still get flamed now and then about it.
10 posted on 04/18/2003 5:26:13 PM PDT by geedee
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To: ChicksforConservatives
My best guess is that it was just extremely unfortunate although inadvertent bad timeing.
11 posted on 04/18/2003 5:26:47 PM PDT by Bahbah (Pray for our Troops)
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To: ChicksforConservatives
Welcome to FR! (Don't let MSNBC get ya down...they're sinking like a rock ;^) )
12 posted on 04/18/2003 5:40:12 PM PDT by Right_in_Virginia
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To: Hildy
Not sure that is true.

I understand that when an airplane accident happens, all airline ads are pulled for a few days. If that is true, they do have some control on it.

That having been said, mistakes happen. I'm sure it was not planned.
13 posted on 04/18/2003 5:40:13 PM PDT by Lokibob
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To: ChicksforConservatives
Unfortunately, events overtake advertising.

Hong Kong, where people are dying from SARS, has ads running in magazines around the world right now promoting tourism with the slogan: "Hong Kong: It will take your breath away." Too late to pull the ads but in very bad taste.
14 posted on 04/18/2003 5:42:07 PM PDT by Young Rhino (France delenda est)
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To: geedee
Now if that isn't a remark that will tempt one unfamiliar with the case to do a little research.... ;-)

I wonder if one can get "My First Vanity" bronzed and put on a plaque, like first shoes?
15 posted on 04/18/2003 5:47:09 PM PDT by ChemistCat (My new bumper sticker: MY OTHER DRIVER IS A ROCKET SCIENTIST)
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To: ChicksforConservatives
I'll have to take your word for it. I V-chipped MSNBC.
16 posted on 04/18/2003 5:58:48 PM PDT by Texas Eagle
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To: ChicksforConservatives
Welcome to the drama that is FReerepublic the unfolding story of conservatives fighting for Freedom ,Justice and the American way.

Welcome to the madness you will find the best of minds lurking just beyond the reach of insanity and you will find those down to earth people firmly inplanted in the truth of what each ones perception of freedom is .

Coming together to create the true freedom and courage given each one of us by God himself you will get mad as he$$ .laugh ,cry , get confused ,lost,found,flamed and sometimes you might just have an urge to take a shower with a moose and some cheese.

But most of all you'll have a whole lot of fun but you did say you were a lurker did'nt you ? well happy freeping to ya hope all your posts are hugh and series

A_P

17 posted on 04/18/2003 6:10:25 PM PDT by ATOMIC_PUNK (*** If your not bruising your heel on the devils head your not stomping hard enough ***)
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To: ChicksforConservatives
Dear Chicks,

This is the greatest hang-out on the web. Post away, I myself am completely addicted! Welcome!

18 posted on 04/18/2003 6:21:26 PM PDT by jocon307
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To: ChicksforConservatives
Let it go, there are bigger fish to fry.
19 posted on 04/18/2003 6:22:37 PM PDT by Bob J (Freerepublic.net...where it's always a happening....)
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To: ChicksforConservatives
Conservative Chick? Are you single? LOL!
20 posted on 04/18/2003 6:54:29 PM PDT by ConservativeMan55
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