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business19 days ago•17 min saved

BMW Dash Ads Spark Backlash Over Spider-Man Tie-In

BMW owners are upset after the automaker began displaying third-party ads for Spider-Man: Brand New Day on dashboard screens in newer models, part of a Sony-Marvel partnership. The banner ads appear when the car starts and require clicking to watch the full video, with the promotion running through Aug. 10. Critics on social media call it dystopian and risky for normalization of in-car advertising, while BMW labels it a “special surprise” and has not yet commented on the backlash; BMW has previously said it wouldn’t sell dashboard ads.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#bmw #business #consumer-backlash

business3 months ago•3 min saved

Costco's Revamped Chocolate Muffins Spark Shopper Backlash

Costco’s redesigned triple chocolate muffins are smaller, pricier per ounce, and criticized for a dry, gummy texture and off-taste after a 2024 recipe change, prompting returns and concern among shoppers including talk of canceling memberships.

via The Takeout|

#bakery #business #consumer-backlash

technology7 months ago•9 min saved

Gamers' AI Backlash Forces Major Shifts in Game Development

A surge of online protest against AI-generated art, characters, and dialogue in video games has led studios to cancel, pause, or heavily revise titles, illustrating how consumer pressure can influence AI use in gaming and potentially steer broader industry adoption.

via The Washington Post|

#artificial-intelligence #consumer-backlash #gaming-industry

travel7 months ago•2 min saved

WestJet Reverses Course on Cramped, Non-Reclining Economy Seats

WestJet has reversed its plan to narrow cabin pitch to 28 inches and install non-reclining economy seats after social-media backlash over cramped legroom, saying it will revert to the previous cabin configuration. The move highlights the ongoing tension between lowering fares and passenger comfort as airlines experiment with slimmer seating, and follows broader industry discussions about seating standards and passenger advocacy groups.

via The New York Times|

#airline-industry #consumer-backlash #economy-seating

business8 months ago•2 min saved

McDonald's $8 Nugget Combo Sparks Online Backlash Over Price and Quality

McDonald's promoted an $8 nugget combo meal, but faced online backlash over perceived high prices, quality concerns, and service issues, highlighting ongoing tensions between menu pricing and consumer perceptions amid inflation and economic challenges.

via Fortune|

#affordability #business #consumer-backlash

business11 months ago•1 min saved

Michelob Ultra Crowned America's Best-Selling Beer

Michelob Ultra has become the best-selling beer in the US, overtaking Modelo Especial, after a challenging year for Anheuser-Busch due to boycotts and social media controversies affecting its flagship Bud Light brand. The brand's growth is attributed to new product launches and targeted marketing efforts amid changing US drinking habits and economic challenges.

via BBC|

#anheuser-busch #business #consumer-backlash

business1 year ago•3 min saved

Major McDonald's Boycott Looms Over DEI Rollback and Beef Purchases

McDonald's is facing a significant customer boycott organized by The People’s Union USA due to allegations of tax avoidance, price gouging, anti-union tactics, environmental issues, and political lobbying, amid declining sales and recent challenges like inflation and a food safety scare.

via TheStreet|

#boycott #business #consumer-backlash

technology1 year ago•3 min saved

Nintendo Switch 2 Dominates Sales Despite High Prices

Despite the high price of the Switch 2, which sold 3.5 million units in its first four days, Nintendo's approach of not engaging with consumer backlash and waiting out negative reactions may teach consumers that they can continue to push for lower prices, raising concerns about long-term customer relations and company strategy.

via Yahoo|

#consumer-backlash #marketing-strategy #nintendo

business1 year ago•4 min saved

Target's DEI Controversy Leads to Major Sales Decline and Customer Boycotts

Target faces significant consumer backlash and boycotts following its decision to scale back diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, leading to decreased foot traffic and sales, with a new organized boycott planned by The People’s Union USA from June 3-9, further threatening the retailer's recovery.

via TheStreet|

#boycott #business #consumer-backlash

business1 year ago•3 min saved

Target's Earnings Struggle Amid 'Anti-Woke' Backlash and Price Cuts

Target's CEO Brian Cornell blamed poor quarterly earnings on a consumer backlash against the company's rollback of DEI efforts, which many see as a rationalization for management issues. The company's shift away from woke policies followed a customer revolt and resulted in missed earnings and revenue targets, leading to skepticism about the true causes of its struggles.

via New York Post|

#business #ceo #consumer-backlash

business2 years ago•1 min saved

"Wendy's Dynamic Pricing Backlash Sparks Burger King's Free Whopper Deal"

Burger King offers a free Whopper or Impossible Whopper with a $3 purchase in response to Wendy's backlash over plans to implement dynamic pricing, which adjusts prices based on demand. Wendy's clarified that it will not implement surge pricing and stated that any future tests will be designed to benefit customers and restaurant crew members.

via KTLA Los Angeles|

#burger-king #business #consumer-backlash

business2 years ago•2 min saved

"Wendy's CEO Confirms No Surge Pricing Amid Online Controversy"

Wendy's CEO caused online stir by announcing plans to test "dynamic pricing" at its restaurants, which could include surge pricing based on demand, but the company later clarified that it has no plans to raise prices during peak demand. The idea of surge pricing in the restaurant industry has sparked consumer backlash and skepticism from industry experts, with concerns that it could drive customers away and further weaken demand for Wendy's.

via Reuters|

#business #consumer-backlash #dynamic-pricing

business2 years ago•2 min saved

"Kellogg CEO Sparks Controversy by Suggesting Cereal for Dinner Amid Financial Struggles"

WK Kellogg CEO Gary Pilnick suggested eating cereal for dinner to save money on groceries, sparking backlash from consumers who criticized the idea as out of touch with the financial struggles many face. Pilnick's comments, made during an appearance on CNBC's "Squawk on the Street," were met with skepticism and anger on social media, with many pointing out the irony of his suggestion given his high salary and the company's profits. The CEO's remarks have reignited discussions about the affordability of food and the disconnect between corporate executives and everyday consumers.

via Yahoo News|

#business #ceo #consumer-backlash

business-consumer-trends2 years ago•2 min saved

"Kellogg's CEO Sparks Controversy by Suggesting Cereal for Dinner to Save Money"

Kellogg's CEO Gary Pilnick suggested promoting cereal for dinner as an affordable option for cash-strapped consumers facing soaring food prices, sparking backlash on social media for being tone-deaf. With Americans spending the highest portion of their income on food in 30 years, the CEO's comments have drawn criticism, especially considering the significant price increases for groceries and restaurant meals since the start of the pandemic. The pushback reflects consumer frustration with rising food prices and corporate insensitivity, as well as a broader trend of social media users expressing discontent over the cost of everyday items.

via CNN|

#business-consumer-trends #ceo #consumer-backlash

business3 years ago•2 min saved

Target CEO Addresses Sales Slump Amid Pride Month Fallout

Target plans to make adjustments to its merchandising approach for heritage months like Pride Month after facing consumer backlash that impacted sales in the second quarter. The company will have a more focused assortment, evolve its store and digital presentations, and reconsider the mix of its own national brands with external partners. Target CEO Brian Cornell emphasized the importance of meeting customer expectations and maintaining Target as a "happy place." The controversy surrounding the Pride Month assortment, which led to threats against staff and damage to merchandise, negatively affected second quarter sales. Despite a course correction, Target reported a 5.4% decline in comparable sales for the quarter and lowered its full-year profit outlook.

via Yahoo Finance|

#business #consumer-backlash #merchandising