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Tuesday, February 03, 2009

KPRC airs 'cheat on your spouse' Super Bowl ad

David Barron of the Houston Chronicle was shocked to see KPRC Channel 2 in Houston air a 'cheat on your spouse' Super Bowl ad:

On the local advertising front, I was surprised to see that KPRC (Channel 2) accepted an advertisement for AshleyMadison.com, the Web site that helps arrange extra-marital affairs for married men and women.
AshleyMadison.com bought time last year on KILT (610 AM) and the Houston Texans radio network, but the ads were dropped after the Texans objected.
I’m not sure how much Channel 2 was paid to shill for AshleyMadison.com Maybe I should call Larry Blackerby, the station’s general manager, and find out how much money you get paid these days for 30 seconds of encouraging people to cheat on their spouse. READ THE REST

I guess money is money for some broadcasters in this tough time.

UPDATE
Houston Press: Memo from KPRC Management re: Ashley Madison Super Bowl Ad CONTACT: Leave me a Houston or Texas media news tip | COMMENT: Click to leave your thoughts on this post here