JPMorgan, AT&T Pull Twitch Ads Following Antisemitism Claims
- Exiled contributors mount campaign that includes edited clips
- Their targets are pro-Palestinian streamer and Twitch staffers
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Three major brands have halted their advertising on Amazon.com Inc.’s Twitch online service, according to people with knowledge of the matter, after a controversial group of livestreamers alleged that the company is promoting antisemitic content.
AT&T Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Dunkin’ Brands have all pulled spots from the gamer-oriented service, according to the people, who asked not to be identified discussing nonpublic information. A fourth sponsor, Chevron Corp., is considering ending future support for the TwitchCon convention after its name appeared in the background of a controversial panel discussion at the annual event.