NESN Removes Senate Ad Targeting Red Sox Ownership after IP Concerns
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NESN pulled Graham Platner’s 15‑second Senate campaign ad that attacked Red Sox ownership, citing unauthorized use of third‑party intellectual property and noncompliance with advertising standards; the spot, which used the team’s font and colors and referenced Mookie Betts, aired during a Red Sox game before being removed, highlighting Platner’s critique of Fenway Sports Group’s ownership amid broader concerns about private equity and the team’s performance.
- Red Sox Network Pulls Graham Platner Ad From Airwaves Mediaite
- A Democrat Took on Red Sox Ownership in an Ad. A Network Pulled it. The New York Times
- Dave Portnoy scorches Platner operative with punishing takedown after odd request Fox News
- Boston Red Sox’s TV network pulls ad of Senate candidate who criticized the team The Independent
- Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner stands by ad slamming Red Sox over private equity NEWS10 ABC
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