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State Farm Pulled Ads Featuring Aaron Rodgers--But Says It Respects His 'Personal Point Of View' [View all]
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/masonbissada/2021/11/08/state-farm-pulled-ads-featuring-aaron-rodgers-but-says-it-respects-his-personal-point-of-view/?sh=c8e5ba6457f2
Breaking|Nov 8, 2021,02:17pm EST|13,792 views
State Farm Pulled Ads Featuring Aaron Rodgers—But Says It Respects His ‘Personal Point Of View’
Though State Farm Insurance ads featuring Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers were nearly nonexistent during the NFL’s slate of Sunday games, the company released a statement Monday reaffirming its support of Rodgers, who made unfounded claims about the Covid-19 vaccine on Friday following the news that he tested positive for the virus and lied to reporters about being vaccinated.
CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 17: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers warms up before their game ... [+] Getty Images
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“We don’t support some of the statements that [Rodgers] has made, but we respect his right to have his own personal point of view,” a State Farm spokesperson told USA Today Monday.
Despite publicly standing by Rodgers, just 1.5% of State Farm’s advertisements featured the reigning MVP during Sunday’s games, down from 25% the two previous Sundays, according to a report from Action Network that was confirmed to Forbes by Apex Marketing Group.
Prevea Health, a Wisconsin medical clinic group, stated Saturday it would end its nine-year partnership with Rodgers, citing its commitment to encouraging vaccinations in order to prevent the spread of Covid-19. ............................................................................
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