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We, at @newslaundry, have been calling out advertisers who fund hate for months and it's finally showing results.

Awareness is building that even advertiser's should be held responsible for the content they're funding.

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We started a series called #BloodlustTV with this piece.

If you see here, even govt is giving ads to this channel which out and out spreads hate on a daily basis.

newslaundry.com/2019/10/28/blo…
Then came Republic TV's attempt to twist the Jamia Shooting incident and spread misinformation.

This one had companies like KENT, Air India, Raymond and more sponsoring the entire segment.

newslaundry.com/2020/02/05/jam…
In an unrelated incident, @KentROSystems pulled their ad after facing backlash for being insensitive. They even put out a statement.

The hope is that they apply the same standards to their ads in TV channels.
Here's another one. This is Sudhir Chaudhary's famous 'Jihad Chart' which he stole from a bigoted Facebook page.

Sponsored by @AmityUni, Sensodyne and more!
newslaundry.com/2020/03/13/blo…
This one had Renault as a sponsor.

It got some international attention and Renault was called out by @StopFundingHate, @slpng_giants and others for funding this hatemongering.
newslaundry.com/2020/04/23/who…
Reports indicate the Renault has quietly pulled their ads due to them being called out.

Let's hope Indian brands are also watching what is happening and understanding the consequences.
Now, companies are blocking Opindia for displaying ads on their website too.

Here's @mubiindia doing what is right.

Check out @StopFundingHate, there are MANY more in there.
Here's a great instance of calling out advertisers for funding hate.

This is key: We all need to be aware and call out advertisers for funding hateful content. They have a responsibility towards their consumers and us citizens.

Help out wherever you can!
Here's the complete followup story of how @Groupe_Renault pulled its advertising from Republic TV after @newslaundry called them out.

Will Nissan be next?

@SharmaAyan006 & @javashree 🙌
newslaundry.com/2020/05/30/ren…
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Have seen multiple clips throughout lockdown about migrant citizens walking towards their home and being asked why they aren't taking buses/trains arranged by the govt.

They might not be able to word it, but it's very obvious why: They Don't Trust The Government.

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The migrant citizens deal with govt on a more regular basis than the middle class and elite. They have seen how inefficient the systems are.

While a privileged bunch of citizens continue to be enamoured by one leader or another, migrant citizens look at the system warily.

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This is not about any leader. It's about government as a whole. It's a shit system.

When someone is desperate, hungry and wanting to go back to their loved ones, the LAST thing they'll want to do in India is turn to any govt.

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Let me tell you a fictional story...

There is this news company building which is standing on 7 pillars. All of these pillars are sponsored by different companies. Patanjuli, DenturyPly, Amool etc.

One day, the media house reports on a scam which upsets the government.

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The gormint starts putting pressure on these companies to pull out their pillars. 5 pillars just disappear overnight.

Whattodo, they have a business to run and Gormint will help them run it or screw them over.

The building becomes shaky and starts tilting to the side.

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Desperate building overs plead the Gormint to help them. Gormint is like, "fine, take two pillars from us. But mind you, these pillars can also disappear."

*Nudge nudge wink wink*

"So be good! Report good news, ok?"

Building owners nod vigorously, "We'll be good."

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Interviewing people is fun!

@newslaundry (@AbhinandanSekhr specifically) has been pushing me to do interviews lately and I'm quite enjoying it.

So here's a #thread of all the interviews I have done till now! Do watch and enjoy.

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#1

My Interview with @nit_set where we talk about #ElectoralBonds and why they're extremely harmful for our democracy.
newslaundry.com/2019/11/22/nl-…
#2

A conversation with @rajeevgowda where he explains (in super n00b terms) what is going on with our economy. This is before the pandemic hit us.

Can't even imagine how much worse it has gotten now but Prof Gowda's arguments are still valid.
newslaundry.com/2020/01/02/nl-…
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