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Good Good Golf CEO and President Resign Following Controversial Ad Campaign

The chief executive and president of American golf brand Good Good Golf stepped down after a widely criticized television commercial sparked public backlash. The company acknowledged the advertising misstep and initiated leadership changes in response to consumer complaints.

2 Sept, 22:20 — 3 Sept, 08:43
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Al JazeeraMostly Factual2h ago

Good Good Golf CEO, president quit amid advertisement controversy

The advertisement faced severe backlash and prompted calls for a boycott of products from Callaway, which co-branded it.

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The IndependentMostly Factual2h ago

Good Good Golf leadership collapses following viral Callaway ad backlash

Good Good Golf CEO Matt Kendrick and president Joe Flannery have stepped down from the media company following intense public condemnation over a promotional advertisement for a new Callaway driver, according to multiple reports. The commercial depicted a man pushing a woman to the ground and warning her not to touch the golf club.

By Paul Farrell

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Business InsiderMostly Factual13h ago

Good Good's CEO and president are out after ad debacle: Read the memo

YouTuber group Good Good Golf's Garrett Clark was featured in a controversial ad. Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images Good Good's CEO and president are out after an ad debacle that led to a loss in retailer and brand partners. The ad was seen by critics as promoting violence toward women. One of the founders is taking over as interim CEO. Good Good's CEO and president are out on Wednesday in the latest twist at the beleaguered YouTube golf collective, according to a memo seen by Business Insider. ...

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YahooMostly Factual9h ago

CEO and president of Good Good Golf ousted after much-criticized driver ad, reports say

Good Good Golf CEO Matt Kendrick and president Joe Flannery have left the company in the wake of an outcry over an advertisement for a new Callaway driver that showed a man shoving a woman to the ground and telling her not to touch the club, according to multiple reports. Good Good co-founder Nahid Giga will serve as interim CEO, according to an internal memo, the contents of which were first reported by Business Insider.

By The Associated Press

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punch-ngMostly Factual3h ago

American golf brand sacks CEO, president after controversial advert

American golf brand Good Good has sacked its CEO and president following backlash from a controversial advert depicting violence against women. Learn more. Read More: https://punchng.com/american-golf-brand-sacks-ceo-president-after-controversial-advert/

By Punch Newspapers

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