Elon Musk Once Again Takes A Dig At Disney, Other Advertisers: 'They Will Experience A Meaningful Decline In Distribution'
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Elon Musk criticized The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) for boycotting his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), suggesting that such a move will lead to a 'meaningful decline in distribution' for Disney. Musk's comments follow the withdrawal of advertisements from X by several companies, including Disney, due to his endorsement of an antisemitic theory. Disney's CEO Bob Iger defended the decision, citing the negative association with Musk's public stance.
December 05, 2023 | 3:04 am
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Disney faces criticism from Elon Musk for boycotting his social media platform, which may affect its distribution and public perception.
While Musk's comments may influence public perception, the actual impact on Disney's distribution and financials is uncertain. The company's decision to pull ads from X was based on corporate responsibility concerns, and it's unclear if this will have a significant short-term financial impact. The relevance is high as Disney is directly involved, but the importance and confidence are moderate due to the speculative nature of Musk's claim.
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