Update on Subway's Jared

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Last month, Jared Fogle, who was featured in Subway's advertisements for more than 15 years, was under investigation for child pornography. At the time, the company reported that they "agreed to suspend their relationship." Now, Fogle intends to plead guilty to charges of paying for sex with minors and distributing child pornography. He is expected to serve 5 to 12 years in prison. 

On its Twitter feed, Subway tried to announce the final cord-cut with a simple tweet but, 20 hours later, issued a second tweet, presumably after pressure to say more. Tweets asked, "Where are the disclosures?" and are calling for a boycott. 

  Jared update

Discussion Starters: 

  • Was Subway's first tweet enough? Should the company have said more and, if so, what?
  • Or, perhaps the company shouldn't have said anything at all. They had already "suspended" the relationship. What could have been the consequences of that decision? 
  • Did the second tweet add value? People want to hear more, but what else is there to say? 
  • Would you boycott Subway after hearing the news?