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The North Face Boycotts Fb Adverts over 'Unfold of Misinformation'

Out of doors clothes model The North Face has change into the primary main model to boycott Fb adverts following mounting stress from civil-rights organizations to depart the platform resulting from Fb's "spread of misinformation," claiming it is not going to return to promoting till Mark Zuckerberg implements stricter insurance policies regarding what the corporate considers racist, violent, and hateful content material.
Outdoor clothing brand The North Face has become the first major brand to boycott Facebook ads following mounting pressure from civil-rights organizations to leave the platform due to Facebook's "spread of misinformation," claiming it will not return to advertising until Mark Zuckerberg implements stricter policies relating to what the company considers racist, violent, and hateful content.

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