Hallmark exec who pulled, then re-authorized gay ‘wedding’ ad resigns
DUMP HALLMARK AND ALL ITS MERCHANDISE NOW A reason was not given reason for Bill Abbott’s exit and no replacement was announced. Hallmark said that it was 'more important than ever that we find relevant new ways to grow our business. The chief executive of the TV network overseeing the Hallmark Channel has stepped down a month after the channel first banned and then reversed its decision and allowed four commercials featuring same-sex “weddings.” In their coverage of the resignation, an NBC News report highlighted the petitions urging Hallmark to reject the LGBT agenda, as well as a petition run by pro-family group One Million Moms. Bill Abbott, chief executive of Crown Media Family Networks, is stepping down from his position and no replacement was announced in a statement released by Hallmark yesterday. The statement noted that Abbott has been with the company for 11 years. Mike Perry, president and chief executive of Hallmark Cards, did not give a reason for...