Spotify ICE Ad Sparks Boycott Amidst User Backlash
Consumers are increasingly boycotting streaming services like Spotify, Peacock, and HBO Max due to the airing of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recruitment ads. These ads, featuring dehumanizing language about undocumented immigrants, have spurred outrage and prompted many to cancel their subscriptions. While the sentiment is strong, experts are mixed on the effectiveness of this boycott, as the ads appear across multiple platforms, unlike the more focused “cancel Disney” campaign. The wide distribution of these ads makes it difficult to avoid them, potentially weakening the boycott’s impact.
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