Galaxus CEO Surprised by Swiss Reaction to Alice Weidel Ad
A Galaxus online retailer advertisement mocking Alice Weidel, a German politician, sparked controversy, and the company’s CEO, Florian Teuteberg, expressed surprise at the strong reaction in Switzerland, according to reporting from Blue News.
Key Takeaways
Galaxus CEO Florian Teuteberg was surprised that the response to the advertisement, which satirized AfD leader Alice Weidel, was stronger in Switzerland than in Germany.
Swiss customers reportedly asked the company to remain apolitical and avoid such topics.
Teuteberg indicated the company will consider the feedback moving forward.
Teuteberg noted the feedback from Swiss customers centered on a desire for the company to avoid political statements. The advertisement has prompted a discussion about the role of businesses in political commentary.
Florian Teuteberg is CEO and co-founder of galaxus.
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