Ford pulls LR/Jag GLBT support due to American Family threat - Page 15

Gemini Cricket · 12-13-2005, 02:44 PM

Ford met with gay rights organizations the other day.

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Ford told the gay rights groups that the company is still gay-friendly and that their sponsorships of gay events and causes would continue at the same level, although the ad cutback announcement stands.

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It's good to hear that they would still sponsor gay events.

innerSpaceman · 12-13-2005, 04:05 PM

Glad to hear it about the event sponsorships, and I hope it proves true.

The advertising is, I believe, in the purview of Ford to decide. I think think The Advocate should sue over the dirty deal done against their economic interests.

Gemini Cricket · 12-14-2005, 08:25 AM

John Stewart's take on the issue.
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Funny stuff.

Gemini Cricket · 12-14-2005, 11:27 AM

The headline to this article caught me off guard. Nice:

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"Under Pressure From KKK, Ford Pulls Ads From Black Media"

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Forty years ago, at the height of the civil rights struggle, the KKK had about the same economic influence, popular support and moral authority the American Family Association enjoys today. It’s hard to imagine that Ford then would have negotiated with the Klan, far less given it an excuse to claim victory. The company’s surrender to the AFA tells you all you need to know about the quality of leadership at Ford today.

Isaac · 12-14-2005, 07:45 PM

Found this a moment ago:

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Reuters - Wed Dec 14, 5:32 PM ET
DETROIT - Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday said it will run advertisements in gay publications, reversing a decision last week to pull all advertising of its Jaguar and Land Rover luxury brands from that sector. In a letter to some gay, lesbian and human rights groups, Ford said it has decided to run corporate ads for all its eight brands, including its Jaguar and Land Rover luxury brands, in the targeted publications.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20051214/...NlYwMlJVRPUCUl

Motorboat Cruiser · 12-14-2005, 07:46 PM

Just saw this...

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DETROIT - Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday said it will run advertisements in gay publications, reversing a decision last week to pull all advertising of its Jaguar and Land Rover luxury brands from that sector.

Motorboat Cruiser · 12-14-2005, 08:15 PM

Well, that was good timing.

Isaac · 12-14-2005, 08:19 PM

Jinx

Gemini Cricket · 12-14-2005, 08:27 PM

Wow! That's great news.

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Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday afternoon said it will run ads in gay publications, reversing a decision last week to pull advertising of its Jaguar and Land Rover luxury brands from such publications. In a letter to gay, lesbian and human rights groups, Ford said it has decided to run ads for all eight of its brands--Ford, Ford Truck, Lincoln, Mercury, Volvo, Aston Martin, Jaguar and Land Rover in gay targeted publications. Previously, Ford did not advertise Ford, Lincoln, Mercury in gay publications.

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wendybeth · 12-14-2005, 08:39 PM

Very cool. Frankly, I'm glad this happened- it's put the spotlight on the AFA and their own agenda, and all of corporate America on alert. I am also curious to see what the AFA pulls next....

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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Glad to hear it about the event sponsorships, and I hope it proves true. The advertising is, I believe, in the purview of Ford to decide. I think think The Advocate should sue over the dirty deal done against their economic interests.
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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	John Stewart's take on the issue. QT WMV Funny stuff.
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Motorboat Cruiser Cruiser of Motorboats Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 3,665	Well, that was good timing.
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wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	Very cool. Frankly, I'm glad this happened- it's put the spotlight on the AFA and their own agenda, and all of corporate America on alert. I am also curious to see what the AFA pulls next.... __________________
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