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The Daily Beast
6 days ago
Apple

Apple Sorry for That Crushing iPad Pro Ad: 'Missed the Mark'

Apple apologized for an iPad Pro ad due to social media backlash. [ more ]
ReadWrite
1 week ago
Video games

'Feel the burn' marketing tag ages very poorly - and very quickly - following Xbox studio closures

Microsoft changed tagline 'Feel the Burn Today' on new Xbox controller due to backlash for closing studios. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
3 days ago
LGBT

JK Rowling denies bullying trans football manager she called a 'bloke'

JK Rowling criticized for mocking trans football manager and doubling down on comments. [ more ]
Marketing
Cbsnews
1 day ago
Marketing

Bumble apologizes for controversial ad about celibacy

Bumble apologizes for anti-celibacy ad campaign, removes ads, and supports women's organizations. [ more ]
Towleroad Gay News
2 months ago
Marketing

The Bill To Ban TikTok Has Passed And People Aren't Happy - Towleroad Gay News

The U.S. House passed a bill to ban TikTok despite pushback.
People expressed frustration about the bill on social media. [ more ]
The Drum
2 months ago
Marketing

The North Face navigates rocky terrain in wake of viral racial inclusion promo

The North Face faced social media backlash for offering 20% discount for racial inclusion survey.
The campaign led to polarizing opinions and debates about inclusivity and authenticity. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
Marketing

British Museum sparks sexism row with joke confused' women can attract men

The British Museum faced criticism for a sexist promotion.
Some defended the museum's humor, while others found it offensive. [ more ]
The Drum
4 months ago
Marketing

Did you miss our most-read brand stories of 2023?

Brands have capitalized on viral trends and social media platforms like TikTok for their marketing campaigns in 2023.
Emerging categories such as low or no alcohol, gut health, and legal intoxicants have experienced rapid growth in 2023. [ more ]
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LGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago
Education

A drag queen is getting death threats after performing at a high school prom

A drag queen performance at a high school prom in Albuquerque led to death threats and complaints. [ more ]
Poynter
3 weeks ago
Media industry

Everyday sexism has no place in sports journalism - Poynter

Doyel's inappropriate comments towards WNBA draft pick highlight persistent issues in sports journalism and women's sports. [ more ]
NESN.com
1 month ago
Boston Red Sox

Alex Cora Defends Triston Casas For Red Seat 'Myth' Comment

Alex Cora defends Triston Casas' comment about the historic red seat at Fenway Park. [ more ]
Boston.com
1 month ago
Boston Celtics

Celtics blow 30-point lead, fall to Hawks to snap winning streak: 7 takeaways

Celtics fans upset over biggest blown lead since 1996
Celtics should not be embarrassed for late-March loss to the Hawks [ more ]
MIT Technology Review
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Chinese platforms are cracking down on influencers selling AI lessons

Influencers in China profiting from peddling short video lessons on AI faced backlash from platforms like WeChat and Douyin.
Chinese social platforms are taking action against influencers for exploiting people's anxiety about the impact of AI on their careers. [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Google pauses 'absurdly woke' Gemini AI chatbot's image tool after backlash over historically inaccurate pictures

Google paused Gemini chatbot's image generation tool due to inaccurate and offensive images.
Users criticized Gemini for generating historically inaccurate and bizarre images. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

PM and wife called out of touch' over cringey' video about chores

Social media backlash against video of Prime Minister and wife discussing chores.
Perception of the couple being out of touch with reality due to the interview. [ more ]
Eater LA
2 months ago
LA food

Selena Gomez's Boyfriend Just Found Out What Happens When You Trash Jollibee

Benny Blanco faced backlash for criticizing Jollibee's Filipino food.
Blanco attempted to backtrack and praise Jollibee's fried chicken sandwich. [ more ]
SFGATE
2 months ago
LA Dodgers

'The internet will target you': SF man's burrito sign causes firestorm

The owner of Super Burrito faced backlash for a poster featuring Clayton Kershaw. He intended it as a light-hearted joke but sparked controversy online. [ more ]
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
3 months ago
Dallas Cowboys

Why is Cowboys legend Troy Aikman getting dunked on about an old Patrick Mahomes tweet

Troy Aikman faced backlash on social media following Patrick Mahomes' victory in Super Bowl LVIII [ more ]
BuzzFeed
3 months ago
Cooking

20 People Who Got Roasted So Bad On The Internet So Far This Year They Honestly Should Just Delete Their Account Right Now

Social media post triggers backlash
Calls for accountability and responsible posting [ more ]
TODAY.com
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

A white dad's plea for help in raising a Black daughter sparks debate on transracial adoption

White TikToker faces backlash after seeking advice on caring for his adopted Black daughter's hair.
People questioned his intentions and accused him of adopting the child for social media content. [ more ]
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