‘O’Reilly Factor’ Advertisers Jump Ship in Blow to Murdoch’s Fox
- Mitsubishi, Mercedes-Benz no longer buying commercials on show
- Fox continues to stand by network host as allegations pile up
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The financial fallout is growing as the sexual harassment scandal at Fox News spreads.
At least five automakers -- Mitsubishi Motors Corp., Hyundai Motor Co., BMW of North America, Jaguar Land Rover North America and Mercedes-Benz have said they’re pulling advertising from top-rated Fox News show “The O’Reilly Factor” because of allegations leveled against its host, Bill O’Reilly. Drugmakers Eli Lilly & Co., GlaxoSmithKline Plc, Bayer AG and Sanofi also removed their commercials from the program.