Cartoon Network Head Steps Down

In a letter to employees, Jim Samples, the general manager and executive vice president of the network, wrote: “I deeply regret the negative publicity and expense caused to our company as a result of this campaign. As general manager of Cartoon Network, I feel compelled to step down, effective immediately, in recognition of the gravity of the situation that occurred under my watch.”

While I do think this “simple” ad scheme was blown out of proportion, it wasn’t exactly a smart move by the Cartoon Network either. That aside, it’s honorable to see the head of the network step down. I guess this is a lesson for all other advertisers out there.

Source: CNN Money