Why A&W put pants on its cartoon bear after M&M's gaffe
A&W Restaurants decided to have a little fun after an online outcry over the green M&M's change of footwear.
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M&M's replaces cartoon 'spokescandies' with Maya Rudolph after 'woke' backlash from Fox News
M&M's announced Monday it is taking an "indefinite pause" from using its candy-coated mascots, saying the "last thing M&M’s wanted" was to be "polarizing."
Jan. 23, 2023 - NBC News Top Stories - Top stories -
M&M's puts spokescandies on "indefinite pause"
M&M's announced on Monday that it has decided to take an "indefinite pause" from the spokescandies marketing campaign and in their place, actress Maya Rudolph will become spokesperson.
Jan. 24, 2023 - Home - CBSNews.com - Top stories -
M&M's putting spokescandies on "indefinite pause"
"America, let's talk," M&M's said in a statement Monday.
Jan. 23, 2023 - Home - CBSNews.com - Top stories -
M&M's "spokescandies" removed from marketing in favor of SNL alum Maya Rudolph
The candy company Mars is removing M&M's "spokescandies" from its marketing campaigns in favor of actress Maya Rudolph. This comes after social media backlash over the changes in the appearance of the candy characters.
Jan. 26, 2023 - Home - CBSNews.com - Top stories -
How M&M's is making the most of its spokescandies controversy
Over the past year, M&M's has been the subject of Fox News tirades and criticism from a small segment of fans — first for changing the Green M&M's footwear and more recently featuring female M&M characters on its packaging for
Jan. 25, 2023 - CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero - Top stories -
M&M's replaces 'spokescandies' amid 'woke' Fox News flap
Maya Rudolph will be the new spokesperson for the brand after backlash over recently updated female mascots. WNBC's Lynda Baquero reports.
Jan. 24, 2023 - NBC News Politics - Politics -
Hear conservative complaints about changes to M&M'S chocolate characters
Chocolate brand M&M'S announced it will pause the use of its "spokescandies," replacing them with actress Maya Ruldoph. The change comes after a year of outrage from conservative pundits over tweaks to the iconic characters.
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M&M's pulls 'spokescandies' amid right-wing outrage, before Super Bowl ad starring Maya Rudolph
Candy maker Mars said it is replacing its M&Ms "spokescandies" with actress Maya Rudolph after facing right-wing criticism.
Jan. 23, 2023 - US Top News and Analysis - Business -
M&M's Ditches 'Spokescandies' for Maya Rudolph After Backlash Over New Look
The comedian’s first appearance for the brand will be the Super Bowl ad campaign, a spokeswoman said.
Jan. 23, 2023 - WSJ.com: US Business - Business -
M&M'S to shelve mascots because 'even a candy's shoes can be polarizing'
(WGHP) — Say so long to Red, Yellow and all the other M&M'S spokescandies. Mars, the company behind the candy-coated chocolates, said it is shelving its M&M mascots – at least for now – after receiving backlash over recent design changes.
Jan. 23, 2023 - Just In | The Hill - Politics -
M&M's new packaging is causing a stir
M&M'S is making a statement with its latest candy pack, which features an all-female set of characters — including Purple, its newest addition.
Jan. 10, 2023 - CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero - Top stories -
The Ratings Game: Why this analyst became the lone Microsoft bear on Wall Street
Microsoft Corp.'s stock fetched a rare bearish call Tuesday, as an analyst warned that the technology giant isn't as resilient as investors may think.
Jan. 17, 2023 - MarketWatch.com - Top Stories - Business -
Maya Rudolph is the new face of M&M'S. Polarizing spokescandies are taking a 'pause'
After causing outrage by making over the Green M&M and launching a special bag featuring its new Purple character in honor of International Women's Day, M&M'S says it is taking a step back from its candy reps — sort of.
Jan. 23, 2023 - CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero - Top stories -
Seatbelts, jets and Coke: Rishi Sunak’s growing list of gaffes
The prime minister promised integrity but critics have questioned this in light of some dubious decisionsRishi Sunak entered No 10 promising “integrity”, but was forced to apologise this week after failing to wear a seatbelt in a moving car.It
Jan. 21, 2023 - The Guardian - World -
Fins coach: Down confusion led to delay gaffe
Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said after his team's loss at Buffalo that he was told they had a first down before the critical delay of game penalty on fourth-and-1 on their final possession.
Jan. 16, 2023 - www.espn.com - TOP - Sports -
NFL officiating under fire after Seahawks gaffes
After multiple controversial officiating decisions in Sunday's Rams-Seahawks game, multiple executives and coaches said the NFL needs to reevaluate how it chooses and trains its officiating staff for future seasons.
Jan. 14, 2023 - www.espn.com - TOP - Sports - NFL -
Best yoga pants in 2023
Shop our picks from Alo Yoga, Lululemon, Year of Ours, Colorfulkoala and more.
Jan. 27, 2023 - Home - CBSNews.com - Top stories -
The Ratings Game: Shoppers are ditching jeans for cargo pants and chinos, retail execs say
BofA analysts downgraded Levi Strauss & Co., saying demand for denim 'remains challenged.'
Jan. 21, 2023 - MarketWatch.com - Top Stories - Business - China -
Rishabh Pant: India wicketkeeper says 'road to recovery has begun' after car crash
India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant says "the road to recovery has begun" after he was involved in a car crash last month.
Jan. 16, 2023 - BBC News - Home - Top stories - India -
NYC's No Pants Subway Ride canceled for second straight year
Story at a glance Since 2002, people have taken to riding the New York City subway without pants on one day in January each year.
Jan. 11, 2023 - Just In | The Hill - Politics -
Rishabh Pant accident: India wicketkeeper to be flown to Mumbai for surgery following car crash
India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant will be flown to Mumbai by air ambulance to undergo surgery after being injured in a car crash last week.
Jan. 4, 2023 - BBC News - Home - Top stories -
The M&M’s Aren’t Done With Us Yet
Was the company’s recent decision to sideline its spokescandies a response to cultural backlash, or just an elaborate stunt leading up to the Super Bowl?
Jan. 27, 2023 - NYT > Style - Lifestyle -
Was the Recent M&M’s Announcement Just a Stunt Leading Up to the Super Bowl?
Was the company’s recent decision to sideline its spokescandies a response to cultural backlash, or just an elaborate stunt leading up to the Super Bowl?
Jan. 27, 2023 - NYT > Top Stories - Top stories -
M&M’s Are the Best Trolls on the Internet
After a long crusade by Fox News’ Tucker Carlson, the brand put its spokescandies on hiatus. It’s a savvy move that seems designed for social media.
Jan. 27, 2023 - Wired - Tech -
Maya Rudolph Will Replace M&Ms Characters in Ads After Backlash
The candy brand announced that Maya Rudolph would replace its promotional cartoon characters, which have been the focus of a partisan backlash.
Jan. 23, 2023 - NYT > Top Stories - Top stories