Coverage dated November 28, 2023 to November 29, 2023

Elon Musk says advertiser boycott at X could "kill the company"

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The billionaire owner of X took a defensive tone, saying that "the whole world will know that those advertisers killed the company."

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Deadline
Elon Musk To Advertisers: “Go F–k Yourself” (opens Deadline)
Published Nov 28, 2023
Deadline's feed description
Elon Musk made plain his view of an advertiser withdrawal from X, formerly Twitter. Appearing onstage in an awkward and drama-filled session at the New York Times DealBook Summit, Musk had a messag…
NBC New York
Elon Musk claims advertisers are trying to ‘blackmail' him, says ‘Go f— yourself' (opens NBC New York)
Published Nov 28, 2023
NBC New York's feed description
Elon Musk, the owner of social media site X (formerly Twitter), scoffed at advertisers boycotting the platform because of his controversial statements.
Wall Street Journal
Elon Musk Says Advertising Boycott Over Posts on X Could Kill Platform (opens Wall Street Journal)
Published Nov 28, 2023
Wall Street Journal's feed description
Billionaire says anyone trying to blackmail him with advertising should “Go f—- yourself”
The Daily Caller
‘Go F*ck Yourself’: Elon Musk Goes Scorched Earth On Ad Boycott (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Nov 28, 2023
The Daily Caller's feed description
Twitter CEO Elon Musk had jaws on the floor after he told companies who pulled their ads off the platform to "go fuck yourself."
NBC 6 South Florida
Elon Musk to advertisers boycotting X: ‘Go f— yourself' (opens NBC 6 South Florida)
Published Nov 28, 2023
NBC 6 South Florida's feed description
Elon Musk, the owner of social media site X (formerly Twitter), scoffed at advertisers boycotting the platform because of his controversial statements.
Variety
Elon Musk to X/Twitter Advertisers Who Have Pulled Spending: ‘Go F— Yourself’ (opens Variety)
Published Nov 28, 2023
Variety's feed description
Elon Musk said advertisers who pulled spending from X/Twitter after his post that endorsed an antisemitic theory were trying to "blackmail" the company.
NBC News
Elon Musk to advertisers who are trying to ‘blackmail’ him: ‘Go f--- yourself’ (opens NBC News)
Published Nov 28, 2023
NBC News's feed description
He also told interviewer Andrew Ross Sorkin, “I have no problem being hated. Hate away.”
NBC Los Angeles
Elon Musk to advertisers who are trying to ‘blackmail' him: ‘Go f— yourself' (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Nov 28, 2023
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
Elon Musk, the owner of social media site X (formerly Twitter), scoffed at advertisers boycotting the platform because of his controversial statements.
Rolling Stone
Unhinged Elon Musk Tells Advertisers: 'Go F-ck Yourself' (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Nov 29, 2023
Rolling Stone's feed description
Elon Musk told Bob Iger and advertisers to 'go fuck yourself' during a New York Times DealBook Summit.
Time
Elon Musk Tells Advertisers Boycotting X to ‘Go F-ck Yourself’ (opens Time)
Published Nov 29, 2023
Time's feed description
Musk urged people to judge him by his actions rather than his words.
The Week
Elon Musk to X's fleeing advertisers: 'Go f--- yourself' and 'don't advertise' (opens The Week)
Published Nov 29, 2023
The Week's feed description
'What this advertising boycott is going to do is to kill the company,' Musk said at a public conference
Fortune
Elon Musk unleashed a wild tirade against Disney and other advertisers he accused of blackmailing X: ‘go F-CK yourself’ (opens Fortune)
Published Nov 29, 2023
Fortune's feed description
Elon Musk makes it clear he is not interested in wooing advertisers to the platform he owns.
Engadget
Elon Musk responds to companies that pulled ads from X: 'Go fuck yourself’ (opens Engadget)
Published Nov 29, 2023
Engadget's feed description
Elon Musk has a new message for advertisers pulling back from the platform: “Go fuck yourself.”
The Hollywood Reporter
Elon Musk to Advertisers Who Left X: “Go F*** Yourself” (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Nov 29, 2023
The Hollywood Reporter's feed description
"That’s how I feel, don’t advertise," Musk said in response to Disney CEO Bob Iger earlier in the day.
CBS News
Elon Musk says advertiser boycott at X could "kill the company" (opens CBS News)
Published Nov 29, 2023
CBS News's feed description
The billionaire owner of X took a defensive tone, saying that "the whole world will know that those advertisers killed the company."
New York Post
Elon Musk tells advertisers who left X to ‘go f–k yourself’ in fiery interview (opens New York Post)
Published Nov 29, 2023
New York Post's feed description
Billionaire Elon Musk told advertisers who have fled his social media platform X over antisemitic content to “go f–k yourself” in a fiery Wednesday interview.
Truthout
“Go F*** Yourself”: Musk Throws Tantrum Over Advertisers Leaving “X” in Onstage Interview (opens Truthout)
Published Nov 29, 2023
Truthout's feed description
“If somebody is going to try to blackmail me with advertising, blackmail me with money, go f*** yourself,” he said.
Blaze Media
'Go f*** yourself!' Elon Musk rips into Disney and other advertisers dropping from X platform (opens Blaze Media)
Published Nov 29, 2023
Blaze Media's feed description
Tech billionaire Elon Musk lashed out at companies that stopped advertising on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, in an interview Wednesday. Musk has been targeted by Media Matters, a left-wing activist organization that tries to pressure advertisers to stop partnering with right-wing an...
Jalopnik
Elon Musk Tells Fleeing Advertisers To “Go Fuck” Themselves (opens Jalopnik)
Published Nov 29, 2023
Jalopnik's feed description
Musk admitted the advertiser exodus could kill the site, he just didn't seem to care
FOX Business
Elon Musk tells advertisers who left X: 'Go f--- yourself' (opens FOX Business)
Published Nov 29, 2023
FOX Business's feed description
Tesla CEO Elon Musk had some harsh words for advertisers who backing out of X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, after reports suggested the platform was spreading extremist content.

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