January 19, 2009
Looking ahead.
*** Through the efforts of ADA and other ministries, we have contacted companies
that have used sexual advertisements during the Super Bowl. Last year the
advertisements were toned down. Reports are that ads again this year will
be toned down - except for GoDaddy.
We urge you to express you concerns regarding GoDaddy and make sure that if
you have any affiliation with them - including website hosting that you withdraw
your business. See their contact information below.
"... The Go Daddy Group Inc., which registers Internet domain names,
is unapologetic about splurging on the Super Bowl. This is the same company
that unabashedly threw a $2 million holiday party last month -- flying in
thousands of employees and guests to Arizona -- as other firms cut back. CEO
Bob Parsons rode a motorcycle into a concert that featured Joan Jett and Sinbad
at Phoenix's Chase Field.
GoDaddy is elated that NBC has approved two somewhat racy ads for the Super
Bowl, one of which will air after a consumer vote. Censors disapproved its
ad for last year's Super Bowl, so GoDaddy aired a spot telling viewers to
go to its Web site to watch the commercial. Scottsdale, Ariz.-based GoDaddy
got 1.5 million Web hits before the game ended.
http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/090118/super_bowl_advertising.html?.v=6
Contact:
The Go Daddy Group, Inc.
Robert Parsons – Chairman and CEO
14455 N. Hayden Rd., Ste. 219
Scottsdale, AZ 85260-6947
Phone: 480-505-8800
Fax: 480-505-8844
email: PR@GoDaddy.com
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*** 145-150 attend re-showing of "Fireproof" at ADA headquarters
Friday night our small auditorium was filled to overflowing with a capacity
crowd plus as we continue to enjoy excellent attendance in rural Newaygo County
for the showing of this powerful Christian film
that has attendees telling their friends, neighbors and loved ones of the
excellence and goodness of this movie.
We will be re-showing "Fireproof" again this coming Friday (January
23) - both as a matinee at 2:00 pm and in the evening at 7:00 pm.
There is no charge.
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American Decency Association
Bill Johnson, President
P.O. Box 202
Fremont, MI 49412
ph: 231-924-4050
http://www.americandecency.org