Category: Boycotts

Some Businesses Make ‘Woke Free’ a Selling Point

A number of companies — from clothing to pet care — are trying to appeal to customers who think corporate America is pushing a liberal agenda.
Liberty Safe Backlash: How a Gun Safe Maker Angered Gun Owners

Liberty Safe faced intense criticism this week after it acknowledged that it had voluntarily given the F.B.I. the access code to a safe in response to a search warrant for a property.
How ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ Topped the Charts

A song by the previously unknown Oliver Anthony Music struck a chord with conservative pundits. Its quick trip to No. 1 relied on tactics that help pop stars go viral.
Target’s Sales Hit by Pride Month Merchandise Backlash

The retailer’s quarterly sales fell, in part because of boycotts over Pride-themed displays, and it cut its forecast for the full year.
Data Revolts Break Out Against A.I.

Fed up with A.I. companies consuming online content without consent, fan fiction writers, actors, social media companies and news organizations are among those rebelling.
Data Revolts Break Out Against A.I.

Fed up with A.I. companies consuming online content without consent, fan fiction writers, actors, social media companies and news organizations are among those rebelling.
Wimbledon Boycott in 1973 Changed the Tennis World

The walkout was the result of the tennis federation banning Nikola Pilic, an instance of player unity that is still felt today.
Dylan Mulvaney Speaks Out After Backlash Against Bud Light

Dylan Mulvaney has faced stalking and personal attacks since featuring Bud Light on her social media in April, she said, adding that the beer maker did not contact her in light of the hostility.
Cheaper Than Water? Retailers Try to Unload Bud Light.

The brand is still struggling to win back customers. Nowhere is that more apparent than at stores, where cases of the beer sit untouched.
Bud Light Is No Longer America’s Top-Selling Beer After Boycott

Bud Light lost its share of retail beer sales in recent weeks following a boycott by consumers over a promotional post by a transgender influencer.
After Backlash, Target Becomes Latest Brand to Shift Pride Marketing

Target is the latest company to adjust plans for marketing supportive of the L.G.B.T.Q. community after it faced backlash from some customers.
Trump Will Return to CNN, Ending a Long Boycott

Since leaving the White House, Donald J. Trump has favored more friendly, right-wing outlets. His decision to appear on CNN represents a shift in his media strategy ahead of the 2024 election.