DB pulls Tui ad after complaints of bullying, misogyny and racism

DB pulls Tui ad after complaints of bullying, misogyny and racism
Golriz Ghahraman. (Image: NZME)
John Anthony
Heineken-owned liquor giant DB Breweries has pulled a Tui “yeah right” ad about Golriz Ghahraman after it attracted 42 complaints to New Zealand’s advertising watchdog and highlighted concerns about bullying, misogyny and racism.The Tui Facebook ad was headed with the small text “We reckon the world’s got too damn serious”. In larger font, the ad said, “Surely she wouldn’t shoplift again, Yeah right.” followed by the Tui logo."Bullying" The ad was in reference to allegations f...

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