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33. They are almost there without our help

Wed Mar 7, 2012, 06:43 PM

Mar 2012

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Premiere Networks, the Clear Channel subsidiary that syndicates Limbaugh's program, is urging media buyers to consider moving their clients' ad dollars from Limbaugh's show to another one of its programs so that it does not have to offer refunds, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Whether that strategy will work remains to be seen. Many have criticized Premiere for jumping too quickly to Limbaugh's defense when the controversy began.

The syndicator merely said it respected Limbaugh's right to his own opinion in a debate that inflamed so many people's passions.

But with media people so disgusted with Limbaugh's behavior, they may not want their clients to continue to support Premiere, which seems to be enabling the host's continued claims that he was merely stooping to his critics' level when he used the words slut and prostitute.

http://www.medialifemagazine.com/artman2/publish/Radio_46/More-sponsors-yank-ads-from-Limbaugh.asp

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They're dropping like flies! MADem Mar 2012 #1

Thanks! This article from Media Life is even more damning... gvstn Mar 2012 #2

His poor.... Aviation Pro Mar 2012 #3

His "Income" liberalmike27 Mar 2012 #12

Thomas Jefferson faced the same frustration in his day. OKIsItJustMe Mar 2012 #14

That second paragraph??? DeSwiss Mar 2012 #18

Sadly, Jefferson had little to do with Constitution ;) OKIsItJustMe Mar 2012 #26

His wealth is going to take a hit... Aviation Pro Mar 2012 #37

This message was self-deleted by its author allan01 Mar 2012 #4

WE need to push them to drop Clear Channel all together. Vincardog Mar 2012 #5

I think complaints to the FCC are in order OKIsItJustMe Mar 2012 #8

There are huge problems with "Clear Channel" itself. It's right,proto-military defense organization? Brettongarcia Mar 2012 #16

BANE Capitol owns them. Mitt Richy Rich Rommney owns a large piece of Bane Capitol. Vincardog Mar 2012 #17

Yikes! A real RIGHT WING CONSPIRACY? Clear Channel, the right wing propoganda/takeover channel? Brettongarcia Mar 2012 #21

"Overwhelmingly Republican Military"??? unionworks Mar 2012 #36

80% of active military troops self-identify as Republican. Especially since the end of the draft. Brettongarcia Mar 2012 #38

source please unionworks Mar 2012 #39

Yes, 80% was certainly overstated, however military members are more likely to be Republican OKIsItJustMe Mar 2012 #41

They are almost there without our help Brother Buzz Mar 2012 #33

I think a lot of companies were looking for a reason to drop Rush Botany Mar 2012 #6

I think so too zipplewrath Mar 2012 #15

The count is up to 43 deacon_sephiroth Mar 2012 #7

I'm afraid ThinkProgress is overcounting OKIsItJustMe Mar 2012 #9

awww, poo deacon_sephiroth Mar 2012 #10

I was thinking of that this morning. Wait Wut Mar 2012 #11

Grateful? CAPHAVOC Mar 2012 #22

I'm personally not in the market for a John Deere. Wait Wut Mar 2012 #24

Righto CAPHAVOC Mar 2012 #28

People need to contact the local stations that carry him. Bonhomme Richard Mar 2012 #13

I agree, BR spiderpig Mar 2012 #19

Put it in writing. CC it to the FCC. mac56 Mar 2012 #34

Lifelock still advertising "Rush as spokesperson" and Geico, Granger, Demonaut Mar 2012 #20

This is amazing! christx30 Mar 2012 #23

I guess I shouldn't have expected an immediate response from advertizers. Kalidurga Mar 2012 #25

Having had something to do with buying radio ads on occasion… OKIsItJustMe Mar 2012 #27

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Mar 2012 #29

You’re welcome OKIsItJustMe Mar 2012 #30

Rush says he hasn't lost a single "sponsor", nor have station affiliates lost a single dime. DeschutesRiver Mar 2012 #31

Obama should buy his advertising slots. Fuddnik Mar 2012 #32

18,000 advertisers? Sure, Rush. emulatorloo Mar 2012 #40

Wow. Is this finally it for El Rushbo? Gman Mar 2012 #35