All articles tagged with #ad backlash
Originally Published 4 months ago — by HuffPost
e.l.f. issued an apology after facing backlash over a commercial featuring comedian Matt Rife, whose past jokes about domestic violence and misogyny sparked criticism, with many demanding the ad be taken down and questioning the company's response.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Salon.com
Sydney Sweeney, known for her role in 'Euphoria,' was revealed to be a registered Republican in Florida, leading to online backlash and political speculation, especially after her American Eagle ad campaign sparked controversy.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
Uber Eats faced backlash for its Super Bowl ad featuring a scene making fun of a peanut allergy, prompting criticism from the Food Allergy Research & Education group. Following the outcry, Uber Eats agreed to remove the offending scene from the ad after discussions with FARE's CEO, Dr. Sung Poblete. Despite a disclaimer in the original ad, the portrayal of the allergy was deemed insensitive, leading to widespread social media criticism.