Facebook, Twitter shares drop as European consumer giant pulls ads
30 June 2020 |
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The company behind brands such as Ben and Jerry's, Dove and Marmite said it would halt US advertising on the social media platforms. Ad boycotts have led Facebook to institute a ban on hateful conduct and false claims.
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