It was last July when some activist groups came together on a campaign called “Stop Hate for Profit,” which called for a month-long ad boycott of Facebook to pressure Mark Zuckerberg and company to do more about hate speech on the social media platform. CNN decided it was worth doing a piece on some of the big brands that hadn’t committed to pulling their ads from Facebook … yet.
These are the big brands that haven't pulled ads from Facebook yet https://t.co/Nh9BQwX0nO
— CNN (@CNN) July 1, 2020
We’re seeing something similar Monday from CNBC’s Brian Schwartz, who’s done a piece on major companies like Disney and GEICO that haven’t issued statements condemning Florida’s “restrictive voting bills.”
NEW: @Disney @GEICO @Expedia @WeAreGeo and others backed Florida lawmakers who are now sponsoring restrictive voting bills. Since 2018 thousands of dollars have flowed from these corporations into the campaigns of Florida lawmakers sponsoring the billshttps://t.co/AnfrKRg4kP
— Brian Schwartz (@schwartzbCNBC) April 5, 2021
NEW: None of these corporations responded to requests for comment on where they stand on these voting proposals.
– Some of the bills were introduced as recently as March, while another was filed right after the Capitol Hill riothttps://t.co/r32CLg243p— Brian Schwartz (@schwartzbCNBC) April 5, 2021
Not responding to a request for comment from a CNBC reporter is … Jim Eagle on steroids!
This is activism not journalism.
— Back off, War Child (@silver_shots) April 5, 2021
Step off Brian. Get a real job. Or get one with the DNC.
— Justin Hart (@justin_hart) April 5, 2021
Jesus. Dude you are supposed to at least pretend to not be an activist…
— Philthyvt (@Philthyvt) April 5, 2021
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The media doesn't even try to present an impartial front these days. At least in they used to make an effort to guide you towards their viewpoint. Now they just state it as fact. KGB would be proud.
— Volvo940 (@Volvo9407) April 5, 2021
It's almost like some of the young and/or jabroni reporters see an angle to make the news rather than report it, then become the news, get a following and monetize down the line
— John (@jblair247) April 5, 2021
This is bizarre why is CNBC trying to pressure corporations to take political positions?
— Matt Whitlock (@mattdizwhitlock) April 5, 2021
The entire @NBCNews universe is stacked with political activists masquerading as journalists.
— MarkHyman (@MarkHyman) April 5, 2021
This isn’t journalism.
— Kevin on Earth (@kfgravy) April 5, 2021
Are you auditioning for a role or something Brian?
— Mark Reimers (@mdreimers) April 5, 2021
You left out your employer @CNBC
— Grand Poobah Ken (@kenaus13) April 5, 2021
Bad tweet, sir. I mean, I guess I almost respect that you’re not pretending to be impartial, but still…
— Carcinogent (@sterlingbarker) April 5, 2021
Why did you not include CNBC’s parent company, Comcast Corporation, in your story since they have a similar donation record to Florida politicians? Is it violation of ethics to fail to disclose this in this your story while attacking a direct corporate competitor? pic.twitter.com/INlzUx6IkK
— Tim Cameron (@TimCameron) April 5, 2021
Comcast/NBC Universal was the 3rd highest donor according the report used for your story. Disney isn’t even in the Top 25. So you attack them and leave your employer completely out of your story? pic.twitter.com/l1sAe7aYEK
— Tim Cameron (@TimCameron) April 5, 2021
Well thank god you’re there to put pressure on corporations to take partisan action based on the lies your narrative is putting out. How stunning and brave
— The Hobo Liberal (@homelessliberal) April 5, 2021
“Corporations can only buy the politicians I like!”
— why? (@BoonanJPN) April 5, 2021
Activist. Pathetic.
— Muad’Dib (@MuadsDib) April 5, 2021
Is “Activism before Journalism” a junior or senior year course?
— Dave (@dccrue) April 5, 2021
This isn’t journamalizing. This is activism.
— Courtland (@CourtlandGarret) April 5, 2021
This is awesome journalism and definitely not activism. Very helpful and informative to try and create drama and clicks and outrage. Congrats
— Scott Ellerin (@ScottEllerin) April 5, 2021
At least you’re openly an activist now.
— James (@KieselguhrKid) April 5, 2021
Brian: Perhaps try a career where you don't need to lie to push an agenda. Or perhaps dishonesty is just how you roll?
— Chillwell ⛳ (@memoir_author) April 5, 2021
Brian Schwartz (D-CNBC)
— Ted Buchanan (@TedBuchanan7) April 5, 2021
Get bent
— ButterFriedCrisco (@fried_crisco) April 5, 2021
This is all jouro/media driven.
— Sage Freke (@FrekeSage) April 5, 2021
Yep, the whole outrage machine is a top-down operation starting with the president and the mainstream media.
Typical self loathing dweeb hall monitor.
— ZeeBaddies (@ZeeBaddies) April 5, 2021
Hi @CNBC Why are you allowing this? This is not journalism.
— Jaihawkk (@Jaihawkk) April 5, 2021
This is activism, not “journalism”. If you’re desperate for a DNC job come clean and don’t pretend to have any journalistic integrity left, Brian. This is propagandizing starting with misinformation about these laws plus nudging mobs to go after people.https://t.co/iJ1nFwBxaZ
— Patrick (@ArgentineTea) April 5, 2021
Hey, if you're ever curious if you're a serious journalist or just an activist hack for the DNC, this thread should clarify it for you
— Tony Mahnks (@C_Anthony_Mahnk) April 5, 2021
You’re a tool
— Dr. Minitrue (@Swachtor) April 5, 2021
Here’s the mob media playing right along with Democratic Party narrative, AGAIN. This is not journalism, it’s advocacy. Grow a pair already.
— PopF (@PopF17) April 5, 2021
Hey liberal activist… you might need a reminder that you work as a journalist for @NBCNews. Unless, you’re saying @NBCNews is a liberal activist organization.
— bbdealio (@bbdealio) April 5, 2021
You should start putting a (D) after your byline. For clarity. And because it’s the truth.
— Will Collier (@willcollier) April 5, 2021
At least have the integrity to take "reporter" out of your bio.
— [Cursebreaker] F8L G8R ??? (@F8L_G8R) April 5, 2021
Do they even know they’re doing it or was it so ingrained in them in J-school that they don’t even recognize it anymore?
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CNN lists some of the big brands that haven’t committed to boycotting Facebook … yet https://t.co/UP8VQgr7LD
— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) July 1, 2020
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