Converse, Oxford United, Ed Sheeran: Inside Marketing's Apology Spiral
Converse pulled a campaign in a day, Oxford United fixed a 9/11 gaffe in two hours, yet both still faced apology tours. An Adweek column argues the ritual has gone too far.
Topic: Social Media Backlash
Converse Apologizes for Ads Critics Say Evoked Lynching Imagery
Converse pulled two ads, including one starring aespa's Karina, after users said the Chuck 70 X creative evoked Klan imagery. The Nike-owned brand said "we got this wrong."
