ClearChannel – live up to your own standards
Shortly after it emerged that Newsquest, who own a lot of regional papers, were accepting adverts from the BNP, it would appear that ClearChannel, a huge advertising promotion concern, is selling space on its large estate of billboards to the racist BNP.
Unsurprisingly, a large company like ClearChannel has a diversity policy. It says, on page 18, with emphasis added by me, that
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all our employees and will not tolerate any speech or conduct that is intended to, or has the effect of, discriminating against or harassing any qualified applicant or employee because of his or her race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any characteristic protected by law. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment by anyone – managers, supervisors, co-workers, vendors or our customers.
The founder of ClearChannel, L Lowry Mays, says, regarding CC’s Code of Ethics that
Ultimately, our most valuable asset is our reputation. Complying with the principles and standards contained in this code is the starting point for protecting and enhancing that reputation. Thank you for your commitment!
ClearChannel’s diversity statement reads, inter alia:
Our commitment to diversity reaches to the highest levels within this company. I am proud of the steps that we have made. However, I look forward with great anticipation of what we will accomplish in the future.
Bill Hamersly, the Senior Vice President for Human Resources, says
Our ZERO TOLERANCE policy that prohibits discrimination extends beyond our employees, into each and every market in which we conduct business.
O Rly? Did you not know what the BNP stood for?
I encourage you to send an email to ClearChannel saying that you agree with them that they shouldn’t profit from racism and expect them to live up to the standards they have set for themselves.
xD.
