Brands Pull Ads from Twitch Over Antisemitic Content Allegations

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Three major brands have pulled their ads from Amazon's Twitch streaming platform due to allegations of enabling antisemitic content. The controversy centers around Twitch streamer Hasan Piker and his pro-Palestinian stance. Twitch has taken steps to moderate offensive content and protect advertisers' brands.

Key Points

  • AT&T, JPMorgan Chase, and Dunkin' Brands have withdrawn advertising from Twitch
  • Controversy sparked by exiled Twitch streamers accusing the platform of promoting antisemitic content
  • Hasan Piker at the center of allegations due to his pro-Palestinian stance
  • Twitch has implemented measures to address offensive content and protect advertisers

Pros

  • Twitch is taking steps to moderate offensive content and protect advertisers' brands
  • The Anti-Defamation League gives Twitch high marks for combating hate on social media

Cons

  • Detractors accuse Twitch streamer Hasan Piker of enabling antisemitism
  • Critics have organized campaigns targeting Twitch advertisers