Its nothing more than that imho, no one cared when it was hate speech or election interference or privacy or under moderation or kids. But suddenly, the same day accounting decided to cut the budget they had a moral epiphany? Pfft.
So, a one time ping for an eternal f!ck you?
Doesn't seem to make strategic sense.
I just don't think many consumers will let these "paused" companies snuggle back up to FB without a say so. Well, I hope not ... a week is a long time in kicking FB's butt.
While I'm pleased to see Facebook losing resources, I've taken notice of those dropping their ads. These companies should be making a product and staying out of politics. Knowingly in the minority, I still seek other options for money that was previously given to them.
Microsoft took a clever stance. The stopped ads, but for 'technical reasons'. They get the publicity and a way to wiggle out when called on it.
Pfft.
Their primary line of products have are having a net negative effect on peoples health.
It's happened before in various ways several times (with Facebook, Youtube, etc) and always dissipates eventually. Nobody wants the duopoly to turn into a Google monopoly. Meanwhile it's great for remaining advertisers who have less ad competition and Amazon's growing ad business.
While the accounting, marketing, legal, and executive folk from these companies and Facebook go to the same bars and social outings and pat each other on the back.
It would be safe to cut advertising especially only for a 30 day period.
I bet you could walk in a dealership, offer cash way under MSRP and drive off the lot right now. Nobody is spending any money and businesses are hurting and are willing to take miserable deals just to sell a car.
Also, hasn't manufacturing at least slowed if not stopped?
Also, all it means is that they're not spending any more money on FB ads. They're still represented on their Pages and accessible via FB.
Just halftime show during the game.