#EthicsMatters on Business Boycott:

The Real Issues Causing Consumers to Walk Away from Brands

Thursday, Sepbember 24, 2020
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. ET
Zoom link will be provided separately.
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The EMBA Student Leadership and Ethics Board invites you to an #EthicsMatters conversation to discuss the political, ethical, and social issues impacting consumers preferences and brand loyalty, leading to more business boycotts in recent history.

Pre-Reading for Discussion:

• "Goya Foods Boycott Takes Off After Its President Praises Trump"
• "When Your Favorite Companies Go Woke"
• "Goodyear Responds to ‘Misconceptions’ After Trump Urges Boycott"
• "Montauk Brewing Company Supports Black Lives Matter, Triggering Angry Backlash From Pro-Police Group"
• "Facebook Is Working To Persuade Advertisers To Abandon Their Boycott. So Far, They Aren't Impressed"

About #EthicsMatters Conversation Series

The Student Leadership and Ethics Board coordinates the #EthicsMatters Conversation Series in order to encourage interactive group discussions among students about ethical issues in business that are prevalent in the media. These discussions are facilitated by members of the Student Leadership and Ethics Board and are held in small groups of 10-15 Columbia Business School students.