Hallmark Channel faces online backlash for pulling LGBT ads - Tech News Digest

Tuesday 17 December 2019

Hallmark Channel faces online backlash for pulling LGBT ads

Hallmark Channel faces online backlash for pulling LGBT ads

The Hallmark Channel, producer of all your favorite schmaltzy Christmas movies, is facing a stiff online backlash after pulling multiple ads featuring same-sex couples kissing. The ads were pulled as a result of pressure from the conservative group, One Million Moms. 

The controversy started when Hallmark aired a series of ads for wedding planner site Zola, including one that featured a lesbian couple. 

One Million Moms, though, was apparently appalled at this perfectly innocuous advertisement for a website that reflects the real world and shows two consenting adults in a loving relationship.  Read more...

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