The Autistic Self-Advocacy Network and over a dozen other disability advocacy organizations have released a statement urging advertisers to withdraw financial support from Talk Radio Networks in the wake of inflammatory comments by talk show host Michael Savage. On his nationally syndicated radio show, Savage insisted that people with autism are, "Brats, frauds, morons, putzes," and more. In addition, consumers are encouraged to boycott companies which do not withdraw advertising from Talk Radio Network.
Ari Ne'eman of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network said in a letter printed by the AAPD, "We urge you to use the information below to write, call and e-mail these sponsors and tell them why it is imperative they join companies like Aflac and Telesouth Communication that have already pulled their ads in response to these hateful remarks. There are over 50 million people with disabilities in the United States with approximately $200 billion in disposable income. It is time for us to make our voices heard."
A list of advertisers included in the boycott, with contact information, follows:
ABC, Inc.:
VP Advertising/Sales Mike Shaw
Phone: 212 456-7272
mike.shaw@abc.com
VP Public Relations Kevin Brockman
Phone: 818 460-7756
Fax: 212-456-1424
Acura:
Acura Public Relations
Mike Spencer, 310-783-3165
info@acura.com
American Express:
Leslie Berland
212.640.5142
Leslie.A.Berland@aexp.com
American Express
P.O. Box 981540
El Paso, TX 79998-1540
Boca Java:
Stefanie Hochstadter
shochstadter@bocajava.com1-888-262-2528
Boca Java
730 South Powerline Rd.
Suite D
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Campbells:
Campbell Soup Company
Campbell Place
Camden, NJ 08103-1701
Phone: 800-257-8443
Phone: 800-871-0988
Citrix:
851 West Cypress Creek Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309, United States
Americas PR
Jason Wyse
Americas Senior PR Manager
Phone: (786) 449-3740
Email: jason.wyse@citrix.com
Eric Armstrong
Director, Corporate Communications
Phone: (954) 267-2977
Email: eric.armstrong@citrix.com
Dish Network:
CEO Charlie Ergen: (303) 723-1010
CEO assistant: (303) 723-1005
EchoStar Satellite L.L.C.
Attn: Corporate Communications
9601 S. Meridian Blvd.
Englewood, CO 80112
press@echostar.com
Ebay:
Alan Marks
Senior Vice President Corporate Communications
Telephone: 1-408-376-7400
Fax: 1-408-369-4855
Email: info@ebay.com
General Motors:
Andrea Canabal
General Motors, Northeast Communications,
Work: +1-914-244-6059,
Cellular: +1-914-391-6898,
andrea.canabal@gm.comStockholder line: 313-667-1500
Gallo Winery:
John Segale
Gallo Winery Spokesperson
Work: 916-960-5341
Cell: 916-600-1081
Prudential:
Bob DeFillippo
Phone: 973-802-4149
bob.defillippo@prudential.com
Nestlé Purina PetCare:
Email: kschopp@purina.com
Phone: 314-982-2577
Fax: 314-982-2752
Simon & Shuster:
Michael Selleck
(800) 223-2336
info@simonsays.com
Staples, Inc:
Paul Capelli, 508-253-8530
paul.capelli@staples.com
Subway:
SUBWAY® Public Relations
(203) 877-4281
Les Winograd Ext. 1683
winograd_l@subway.com
Kevin Kane Ext.1329
kane_k@subway.com
Volkswagen:
Keyes, Steve
Director, Press and Public Relations
Phone: 703 364 7650
Fax: 703 364 7071
Email: steve.keyes@vw.com
