AAPC Condemns Netflix Decision to Deny Access for Political Speech and the Democratic Process
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Alana Joyce
Executive Director
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 13, 2022
AAPC CONDEMNS NETFLIX DECISION TO DENY ACCESS FOR POLITICAL SPEECH AND THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS
MCLEAN, VA – The American Association of Political Consultants (AAPC) opposes Netflix’s decision to ban political campaign and issue ads on Netflix’s ad-supported streaming service. Streaming services have become a critical means for campaigns to reach a broad audience of voters, especially young and diverse audiences who may not access traditional forms of media.
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