Hyundai Suicide Ad Pulled In Response To Public Backlash IBTimes


Hyundai apologizes after car suicide ad goes viral NY Daily News

Hyundai has yanked an ad meant to poke humor at attempts to commit suicide in cars. The viral online campaign featured a man trying to asphyxiate himself from his car's exhaust. He runs a.


Here's The Hyundai 'Suicide' Ad The Company Doesn't Want You To See

BBC News Carmaker Hyundai has apologised and pulled an online advert that depicted a man attempting to kill himself with exhaust fumes in its new model. Hyundai said it "sincerely apologises.


Hyundai Yanks Controversial Suicide Ad The Detroit Bureau

The video ad, created by Innocean Worldwide Europe, has attracted criticism on social media over its "insensitive" portrayal of suicide to promote its iX35 vehicle. The ad shows a man taping a hose pipe to the exhaust of the car after deciding to take his life, only to survive thanks to the clean emissions technology in the car.


Hyundai's shocking ad You can't kill yourself in our car

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Hyundai Tries, And Fails, To Make Its Awful Suicide Ad Disappear From

Hyundai's "offensive" video campaign, which made light of suicide and was dramatically pulled from the web last week after sparking an online backlash, should reiterate the "very simple ground rules" brands must abide by when making content designed to go viral. By Lara O'Reilly 30 Apr 2013 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grDbiKmDhyw


Hyundai Suicide Ad Pulled In Response To Public Backlash IBTimes

On April 19, the car maker's new ad for the British market, which centers around a man attempting suicide in his new Hyundai, was named Ad of the Week by The Drum — a well-thought-of U.K..


Here's The Full Story Of That Despicable Hyundai Suicide Ad Everyone Is

It's clear Hyundai's suicide campaign didn't tick any of these boxes and not only has the ad had the undesirable effect of causing a widespread consumer offence but it's also highlighted in a very viral way the brand's inability to deal with a crisis.


Hyundai Suicide Ad? Video Surfaces Of Man In Car Trying To End His Life

JWT fired. "We at Hyundai Motor America are shocked and saddened by the depiction of a suicide attempt in an inappropriate U.K. video featuring a Hyundai," CEO John Krafcik said in a message.


Hyundai pulls ad that plays suicide for laughs

Car maker Hyundai has pulled an advertisement featuring a realistic depiction of a man attempting suicide, after strong complaints. The video was posted online last week and features a middle-aged.


Hyundai pulls poor taste suicide ad Driving

In an attempt at viral advertising gone very bad, Hyundai pulled an online commercial for its energy efficient European crossover SUV on Thursday, calling the spot "offensive" after a week-long.


Hyundai Pulls Ad Mocking Suicide Attempt After Drawing Criticism

The Hyundai ad was created by InnoceanEurope -- an internal agency at Hyundai. It shows the man taping a hose from a Hyundai IX35's exhaust pipe in an attempt to commit suicide by inhaling carbon.


Hyundai apologises for trying to sell cars using suicide ad stoppress

South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Co has been forced to apologise for an advertisement that sought to promote the zero carbon emissions of one of its cars by featuring a man failing to commit suicide using a hose attached to the exhaust.


Hyundai apologizes after car suicide ad goes viral NY Daily News

Korean automaker, Hyundai, has apologized for an advertisement that featured a man attempting to commit suicide with exhaust fumes from one of its SUVs. The ill-conceived punch-line was that.


Hyundai Ad Makes Light of Suicide, Ignites Firestorm [VIDEO]

Hyundai Motor Europe has issued an apology for an advertisement depicting suicide that sparked outrage after it surfaced online last week. The one-minute commercial, titled Pipe Job, shows a.


Hyundai suicide ad quite possibly the worst ad ever

Watch the ad. When done, pick up your jaw and then scroll down to find out what happened next: Advertisement Watch Hyundai's controversial ad below: The spot is unusual and dramatic: It shows.


Hyundai yanks suicide ad

Hyundai Europe released an advertisement depicting a man attempting to kill himself via carbon monoxide poisoning with one of its cars, but failing because the vehicle's emissions are so clean. I.