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Court Rules X Ad Boycott Legal; Musk’s Antitrust Case Dismissed
business15 days ago

Court Rules X Ad Boycott Legal; Musk’s Antitrust Case Dismissed

US District Judge Jane Boyle dismissed Elon Musk’s antitrust lawsuit alleging advertisers conspired to boycott X after he took over Twitter, ruling there was no consumer harm and that the advertisers’ actions were not an unlawful restraint. The ruling emphasizes that antitrust claims require consumer injury, labels Musk’s discovery requests a “fishing expedition,” and suggests the case may face an appeal, even as the broader dispute with advertisers persists.

via Ars Technica|
#advertising#antitrust#boycott
Fortnite V-Bucks Price Hike Sparks Player Boycott Calls
gaming28 days ago

Fortnite V-Bucks Price Hike Sparks Player Boycott Calls

Fortnite players are furious after Epic Games announced V-Bucks will cost more (shrinkflation: $9 for 1,000 V-Bucks dropping to 800), with Fortnite Crew also hit; Epic says rising operating costs drive the change and notes Battle Pass pricing will drop to 800 V-Bucks while cosmetics remain unchanged. A Reddit petition and a planned March 19 boycott reflect the community’s backlash, though it’s too early to tell how much impact the protest will have.

via Kotaku|
#boycott#epic-games#fortnite
Black Women Keep the Target Boycott Alive, Even After a Public End
politics28 days ago

Black Women Keep the Target Boycott Alive, Even After a Public End

Despite Rev. Jamal Bryant’s announcement that the Target fast ended, Black women organizers say the boycott remains alive and leadership will decide when it ends; Target says it is not pledging new DEI commitments. Minnesota organizers and national figures like Mallory and Turner insist the movement continues, citing broken promises and ongoing economic harm to Black women.

via The 19th News|
#black-women#boycott#dei
Iran Seeks World Cup Boycott Amid U.S.-Led Tensions and War Controversy
sports1 month ago

Iran Seeks World Cup Boycott Amid U.S.-Led Tensions and War Controversy

Iran says it will boycott the 2026 World Cup in the United States over U.S. actions, including visa bans against its delegation and ongoing tensions, arguing that such provocations amount to wars waged against Iran; the move comes amid broader geopolitical frictions, with remarks cited from Iran’s sports minister and comments attributed to FIFA chief Infantino and former President Trump.

via Defector|
#boycott#donald-trump#fifa
Target wraps up DEI boycott as it hits its $2B pledge milestone
business1 month ago

Target wraps up DEI boycott as it hits its $2B pledge milestone

Leaders of a yearlong boycott over Target's diversity initiatives say they're ending the protest after Target reaffirmed its plan to invest $2 billion in Black-owned businesses, completing a long-standing commitment. The retailer says no policies were reversed despite conversations with leadership, and CEO Michael Fiddelke is framing the moment as a reputational reset. Analysts say the boycott had limited impact on sales, which were already under pressure, while Target emphasizes growth for diverse communities and the broader consumer base.

via Axios|
#black-owned-businesses#boycott#business
Pro-Palestine Activists Rally at Scream 7 Premiere, Urge Boycott After Barrera Firing
entertainment1 month ago

Pro-Palestine Activists Rally at Scream 7 Premiere, Urge Boycott After Barrera Firing

Pro-Palestine activists gathered outside Paramount Studios during the Scream 7 LA premiere, calling for a boycott of Paramount+ and criticizing the studio for firing Melissa Barrera after her support for Palestinians. The protest, led by Entertainment Labor for Palestine, CODEPINK LA, Musicians for Palestine, and Jewish Voice for Peace-Los Angeles, occurred as Barrera’s departure and other cast/crew changes unfolded, with Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and Mason Gooding among those attached to the film, which is still slated to release February 27, 2026.

via Deadline|
#boycott#entertainment#melissa-barrera
Bluepoint Shutdown Triggers Marathon Boycott Talk
games1 month ago

Bluepoint Shutdown Triggers Marathon Boycott Talk

PlayStation’s shutdown of Bluepoint Games sparked social-media backlash from fans who vow to boycott Bungie’s Marathon and other live-service titles; Marathon is still on track to release March 5 with a beta Feb 26–Mar 2, and while the controversy has drawn attention, analysts expect it to have limited impact on the game.

via Kotaku|
#bluepoint#boycott#bungie
The Amazon boycott paradox: why escape is almost impossible
technology2 months ago

The Amazon boycott paradox: why escape is almost impossible

Andrew Griffin argues that boycotting Amazon is nearly impossible because the internet and modern shopping are deeply intertwined with Amazon’s services and ecosystem; even with conscious avoidance, Amazon’s reach through third-party sellers, cloud services, and network effects keeps it embedded in daily life, illustrating how hard it is to exit the online world.

via The Independent|
#amazon#boycott#ecommerce
Denmark Sees Spike in Boycott Apps Amid Greenland Tensions
world2 months ago

Denmark Sees Spike in Boycott Apps Amid Greenland Tensions

Amid heightened tensions over Greenland, Danish developers report a surge in downloads for boycott-oriented apps like Made O’Meter and NonUSA that help shoppers identify US-made products and find European alternatives. While experts say the practical impact on the US economy would be small due to limited US shelf presence, the apps reflect a personal, consumption-based protest and spotlight how tech can empower quick consumer reactions to geopolitical events.

via AP News|
#apps#boycott#consumers
Galloway Calls February Tech & AI Boycott to Pressure ICE Policies
business2 months ago

Galloway Calls February Tech & AI Boycott to Pressure ICE Policies

Amid ongoing ICE protests, NYU marketing professor Scott Galloway urges a targeted February boycott of major tech and AI services (e.g., OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Amazon Prime Video, Microsoft Office) as a quieter, longer-term pressure tactic to influence immigration policy, arguing that a month-long consumer slowdown can ripple up to policymakers more effectively than a daylong protest; the piece also notes small businesses faced revenue losses during the nationwide strike and ongoing federal actions related to ICE.

via Business Insider|
#bigtech#boycott#business
Iranian Backlash Sparks Huda Beauty Boycott Over Founder's Post
world2 months ago

Iranian Backlash Sparks Huda Beauty Boycott Over Founder's Post

Iranians have sparked a boycott of Huda Beauty after founder Huda Kattan reposted a video showing pro-government demonstrators in Tehran burning figures like Netanyahu and Trump. Critics say the post signals support for Iran’s regime, which Kattan denies, stressing she is not pro-regime and opposing external regime change. The online backlash includes calls to drop the brand from shelves, fueling broader debates about Iran, Israel-Palestine, and Western intervention.

via Middle East Eye|
#boycott#huda-beauty#huda-kattan