Hyundai pauses X ads over pro-Nazi content on the platform
by NBC4 Washington
NBC4 Washington— Automaker Hyundai said it had paused its advertising on Elon Musk’s social media app, X, after a sponsored post from the company appeared next to antisemitic and pro-Nazi posts. Hyundai confirmed the pause in a statement to NBC News late Wednesday.
Tech Times—X Loses Hyundai Ads Over Pro-Nazi Content Again. Advertisements on X are appearing next to antisemitic content again, with Hyundai being the latest platform to pause ads. Hyundai paused its advertising on the platform due to "brand safety" issues.
Benzinga—Elon Musk-Led X Suffers Setback After Hyundai Halts Ads On Platform Over Anti-Semitic Content. In response to the appearance of pro-Nazi content on Elon Musk's social media platform, X, Hyundai has decided to halt its advertising. This decision comes after a sponsored post from Hyundai was found next to anti-Semitic and pro-Nazi posts. read more
TheHill—Hyundai pauses ads on X over antisemitic posts. Automaker Hyundai paused advertisements on the social media platform X after a sponsored post from the company was featured next to antisemitic and pro-Nazi posts, the company confirmed to The Hill. “We have paused our ads on X and are speaking to X directly about brand safety to ensure this issue is addressed,” Hyundai said