T-Mobile pulls ad from “American Dad” accompanied by statement

By: American Decency Staff

Personal note: We emailed an analysis (and an advertiser list) for "American Dad" on December 4 regarding the November 29 show. http://www.americandecency.org/archives/2766#more-2766 It was a particularly nasty and disgusting show.  T-Mobile saw it the same way as they made it clear to us in a statement and recent email – commenting they have pulled their ad from "American Dad" starting December 7. On December 8, our office received an email from a T-Mobile executive stating the following: T-Mobile Statement: "As one of the country’s leading providers of wireless communication services to young people and families, T-Mobile understands it has a powerful opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of our customers. In November, we reviewed our advertising on “American Dad,â€Â and decided that we would no longer advertise on the program.  The content we witnessed did not speak to the T-Mobile brand or our company values.  As such, starting Mon., Dec. 7, T-Mobile ads will no longer be appearing on the show. Thank you for your concern in this important matter." In addition, further requests were made from T-Mobile asking that we remove their company name and email addresses from our site. We have done that from our main website for November 29. And, though T-Mobile did advertise on the December 6 episode of "American Dad" we will remove their name from that episode as well. We do encourage you to express your appreciation to T-Mobile.  You can contact them at: T-Mobile USA, Inc. – T-Mobile Robert P. Dotson – President and CEO 12920 SE 38th St. SE 38th Street Bellevue, WA 98006 Phone: 425-378-4000 Toll-free: 800-318-9270 Fax: 425-378-4040 Glenn.Zaccara@t-mobile.com ===================================== A special thanks to all of you who took a moment to respond to our email alert. Shortly, we will have another alert regarding "American Dad" for the December 6 edition. =========================== To support this ministry: https://secure4.afo.net/ada/main.php?f=donate/display9 Solid December support has always been key to this ministry.  This year is no exception.  This December we have no match challenge to extend to you having met a challenging summer match grant of $15,000.   Yet, I would like to ask you to help us reach a goal of $50,000 for December!   With God’s grace and help, together we can reach this realistic figure and be strengthened as we begin what promises to be a year of significant embattlement! ———————— American Decency Association Bill Johnson, President P.O. Box 202 Fremont, MI 49412 ph: 231-924-4050 www.americandecency.org http://www.twitter.com/billwjohnson

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