Starbucks pauses social media ads over content concerns
Starbucks becomes the latest to pause social ads amid a broader advertiser walkout sparked by civil rights groups urging a boycott of Facebook. The company says the pause is not part of StopHateforProfit but will consult with civil rights groups and media partners on ways to curb hate speech online. Several major brands including Unilever Coca Cola Verizon Patagonia Levi’s and Magnolia Pictures have joined or signaled similar pauses. Facebook says it is committed to removing hateful content while markets show volatility with Facebook and Twitter stock declines.