NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Vice Media Group's Marsha Cooke about companies' public support of Black Lives Matter protests, while not allowing products to be advertised next to related content.
SCOTT SIMON, HOST:
Many corporations have voiced support for Black Lives Matter since the murder of George Floyd.
Yet, new research from Vice Media Group suggests some of those corporations are also refusing to advertise products next to Black Lives Matter-related content that's online.
Words relating to the murder of George Floyd and the protests happening across the country were popping up on these lists that are called within the industry blocklists.
SIMON: Marsha Cooke is senior vice president at Vice Media Group.