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politics1 year ago•2 min saved

"Trump Threatens 'Woke' Companies, Defends Anheuser-Busch and Bud Light"

Former President Trump criticized Bud Light's ad featuring transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney, calling it a "mistake of epic proportions" and threatening to release a list of "woke" companies. He praised Anheuser-Busch while suggesting the company deserves a second chance, and also questioned why he should focus on the beer maker rather than the problems facing Americans. Bud Light's sales have suffered, and the brand is attempting to win back customers with a star-studded Super Bowl ad campaign.

via New York Post |

#bud-light #donald-trump #politics

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

"Trump Threatens 'Woke' Companies Over Bud Light Ad Controversy"

Former President Trump criticized Bud Light's controversial ad featuring a transgender influencer as a "mistake of epic proportions" and threatened to release a list of "woke" companies. He defended Anheuser-Busch, the parent company of Bud Light, and praised its contributions to American farmers and veterans. Despite facing backlash and declining sales, Bud Light is attempting to win back customers with a star-studded Super Bowl ad. Trump's focus on the beer company drew criticism from Nikki Haley's campaign, which emphasized the need to address the challenges facing American families.

via Fox Business|

#bud-light #politics #super-bowl-ad

business2 years ago•10 min saved

The Profitable Connection Between Corporate Wokeness and Celebrity Endorsements.

Despite the anti-woke backlash from the political right, major brands that align themselves with liberal or progressive values have not gone broke. Companies like Keurig, United Airlines, Carhartt, Disney, Nike, Kellogg's, and the NFL have all weathered the storm and continue to be profitable. In fact, some have even seen an increase in profits since their "woke" initiatives. This suggests that being socially responsible and inclusive may actually be good for business.

via Rolling Stone|

#anti-woke-backlash #branding #business

business2 years ago•1 min saved

Former CEO warns of more 'woke' company failures after SVB collapse.

Former CEO Andy Puzder warns that "woke" companies that prioritize social issues over merit-based hiring and governance are at risk of failing, citing the recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank as a "perfect storm" example. Puzder believes that many other businesses may face similar problems if they do not focus on how corporations are run and hiring people based on merit. The head of financial risk management at Silicon Valley Bank UK had spent months leading LGBTQ campaigns for the company before its collapse.

via Fox News|

#bank-failure #business #governance