Arr, the head honcho o' UFC be mighty displeased with Peloton for scuttlin' their podcast ads o'er RFK Jr's interview. They be cryin' 'bout their precious "brand safety."
2023-11-14
Arr, UFC cap'n Dana White be cursin' that fancy exercise bike maker Peloton for retirin' their ads on a podcast all because o' the host's chat with that scallywag Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. What a bunch o' landlubbers!
The president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Dana White, has criticized luxury stationary bike company Peloton for pulling ads on a podcast featuring an interview with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. White expressed his frustration on comedian Theo Von's show, stating that Peloton's actions were unwarranted. A spokesperson for Peloton disputed the claim, stating that the company pulled its advertising due to the comedian's content going against their "brand safety guidelines." White responded with a profanity-laden rant, questioning Peloton's credibility and vowing to remove the company's bikes from his gym. Von also criticized Peloton, mentioning that the company had requested the removal of an older episode due to recent comments made by Kennedy, even though the episode was from two years ago. The spokesperson clarified that Peloton's "brand safety guidelines" restrict advertising proximity to certain content, including political issues, and that the company continued to advertise with Kennedy. They also addressed Peloton's endorsement of the Black Lives Matter movement, stating that it was a statement of the company's values and not a proactive advertising decision. The spokesperson mentioned that Peloton had also pulled advertising after an episode that explored pornography and sexual situations. They noted that Von's content may have evolved over time. The spokesperson emphasized that Peloton does its best to stay on top of the content it advertises with but acknowledged that it is impossible to monitor every episode. Fox News Digital has reached out to Von's podcast for comment.