topic Re: NoTW advertising in Discussions & Feedback

NoTW advertising

Anonymous — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 13:27:32 GMT

I have been a customer of O2 for many, many years and am writing to request that O2 cease their advertising with News of the World, and News International. I understand that O2 is reviewing its advertising, which I support. Would like to make it known that as a customer, I think withdrawing all advertising with News of the World, and News International is the right thing to do.
Kate Robey.

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adamtemp64 — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 13:33:45 GMT

o2 do not post here try twitter or facebook or to headoffice

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Anonymous — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 13:38:55 GMT

Hi, thanks, I've been posting on twitter and facebook too. Have been looking for a contact address to email O2, but can only find options that talk about specific things, not general emails.

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adamtemp64 — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 13:40:49 GMT

unfortunatly only there head office snail mail address no emails apart from the usual general query ones

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sheepdog — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:24:06 GMT

Thanks for the post Katyroo. I am a bit surprised that there is so little discussion of this on the forum.
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Bluntly put, this is a customer help forum not a political debate. Not saying there isn't room for a discussion but it is turning into spamfest with multiple posts on the same subject on different boards here.

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browni — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:30:24 GMT

Thanks for the post Katyroo. I am a bit surprised that there is so little discussion of this on the forum.
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Bluntly put, this is a customer help forum not a political debate. Not saying there isn't room for a discussion but it is turning into spamfest with multiple posts on the same subject on different boards here.

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jonsie — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:40:32 GMT

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Anonymous — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 21:10:35 GMT

Sheepdog, we're referring to the company hosting the forum. This can hardly be construed as spam.
You can simply ignore the posts, or choose to act.

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browni — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 22:08:19 GMT

Sheepdog, we're referring to the company hosting the forum. This can hardly be construed as spam.
You can simply ignore the posts, or choose to act.

Perhaps you should do some research into the company that actually hosts this forum.

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sheepdog — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 22:18:15 GMT

Sheepdog, we're referring to the company hosting the forum. This can hardly be construed as spam.
You can simply ignore the posts, or choose to act.

The subject matter is different as I said, your links to your own blog and website is quite possibly, in breach of the T+C's of the forum if The Mods construe it that way as you are promoting your cause that can be detrimental to o2.
Trust me, I've been deleted completely an overzealous Mod by posting a link to help someone so its not unreasonable to warn you on what you are perceived to be doing in the eyes of the regulars.

Re: NoTW advertising

adamtemp64 — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 07:37:24 GMT

O2
@Adam --------- - While the situation unfolds, we will not be purchasing advertising in the News of the World. We'll continue to monitor the situation closely.

taken from o2 facebook dicussion board

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Anonymous — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 09:28:22 GMT

taken from o2 facebook dicussion board

Thanks Adam. I received two emails from o2 today confirming the same.

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jonsie — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 10:55:57 GMT

Which is exactly what I said in previous threads.

I have received a text from HBOS to state that they are reviewing their policy with News International. This was Monday 4th July and without pressure from account holders.
Companies such as O2 will all no doubt be reviewing their own policies. Let's face it, the NOTW and the Sun are gutter press but they sell papers on the strength of that. People like to read that kind of stuff which is why their reporters and freelance people are under pressure to get the sensational headlines and anyone is fair game, the bigger the name the better!
They have overstepped the boundaries of decency with these latest revelations but it is up to the individual's own conscience where they stand on this one. I have always bought the Sun on a Monday because of their extensive coverage of footy but I won't be in future. That would prick my conscience.
However, I won't be ending my contract with O2 should they choose to continue advertising in these publications and no amount of pressure from silly facebook and twitter campaigns will make me change my mind. I am happy with my conscience. If I leave O2 it will be for financial or personal reasons.
So, can we put this to bed on the O2 forum and leave the morality groups to campaign through the proper channels. Write to the CEO or the directors of the company but leave politics aside.
......It's another Bango overkill methinks!

Most companies will already have discussed this at boardroom level. threatening to leave a company unless they bowed down to your demands is something that again would have been discussed. Why not just wait until the companies announce their decision before campaigning on the forum? Or write/email directly to the board?

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perksie — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 11:23:04 GMT

Unfortunately Steve, I don't think anyone at smn_news actually read any news or did any research before posting their opinions all over this forum. :mansurprised:

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Abs — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 13:43:55 GMT

Hello everyone,
I've posted our stance here...
Thanks, Abs

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jonsie — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:59:44 GMT

Unfortunately Steve, I don't think anyone at smn_news actually read any news or did any research before posting their opinions all over this forum. :mansurprised:

Think you are right perksie.
To Abs :
Amen to that! Sensible statement which all companies will be following without pressure from groups which are using the forum for their own ends.

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perksie — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:17:46 GMT

I hardly think a company like O2 need any help from the likes of a little known and desperate for publicity journal like the one advertising here, to formulate their advertising policies for them!
NOTW will publish it's final edition on Sunday, it won't be missed!

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Anonymous — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:52:44 GMT

It's just been announced on CNN that the NOTW's last edition will be on Sunday. It's closing.

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sheepdog — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 16:08:43 GMT

From the BBC: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-14070733

I particulary find this quote bizarre:

No advertisements will run in this weekend's paper - instead any advertising space will be donated to charities and good causes.

Though no doubt the social media witchfinder generals will be claiming the moral victory.

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perksie — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 16:37:33 GMT

Forget it, it's just a management stunt, as it will be replaced by The Sun.
The Sunday Sun perhaps! 😐