As an “economic blackout” targets Amazon, Twitch gets caught in the middle
While the U.S. government sets its sights on TikTok, the nation’s citizens are looking to rein in a different platform: Twitch. The live streaming hub will be subjected to a widespread boycott as part of an “economic blackout” that will target Amazon-owned businesses on March 7.
The People’s Union USA, an advocacy group that protests America’s economic system, is organizing the anti-Amazon effort. The 24-hour boycott of Jeff Bezos’ companies will come one week after a broader blackout that targeted major corporations and credit card companies.
Even as the blackout put a dent in business at some retailers, it seemed to only help Amazon, which enjoyed a slight sales uptick on February 28. The People’s Union USA is hoping that a more focused attempt to hurt Amazon’s bottom line will deliver more impactful results. It’s a “calculated strike,” according to People’s Union leader John Schwarz.
The People’s Union USA, an advocacy group that protests America’s economic system, is organizing the anti-Amazon effort. The 24-hour boycott of Jeff Bezos’ companies will come one week after a broader blackout that targeted major corporations and credit card companies.
Even as the blackout put a dent in business at some retailers, it seemed to only help Amazon, which enjoyed a slight sales uptick on February 28. The People’s Union USA is hoping that a more focused attempt to hurt Amazon’s bottom line will deliver more impactful results. It’s a “calculated strike,” according to People’s Union leader John Schwarz.
- 3/6/2025
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
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