'This is activism, not journalism': CNBC lists companies that haven't spoken up about 'restrictive voting bills'

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

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?

Related:

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