RTV EURO AGD withdraws advertising from TV Republika

RTV EURO AGD TV Republika Tomasz Sakiewicz advertising boycott Krakow shooting

The electronics retailer RTV EURO AGD has decided to suspend all advertising on TV Republika, citing concerns over the station’s coverage of a recent mass shooting in Krakow. The company stated that its advertising decisions are based on marketing goals and brand image, noting that the move follows controversies regarding how the station reported on the tragic events in Krakow’s Main Market Square.

TV Republika’s president, Tomasz Sakiewicz, responded by calling for a total boycott of RTV EURO AGD. Sakiewicz accused the retailer of attempting to intimidate journalists and compared its actions to “Belarusian standards” of press suppression. He urged customers to stop shopping at the chain and return previously ordered goods.

The controversy stems from Sakiewicz’s live reporting during the shooting, where he claimed there was a lack of police presence at the scene. This led to allegations of misinformation and prompted the Centrum Club to notify the prosecutor’s office regarding potential defamation of the police. Additionally, the National Broadcasting Council (KRRiT) has launched an investigation following numerous complaints from viewers regarding the station’s reporting.

Entities

Centrum · Krakow · National Broadcasting Council · RTV Euro AGD · TV Republika · Tomasz Sakiewicz

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 2 SOURCES] Tomasz Sakiewicz claimed that police were not present at the scene in Krakow. next.gazeta.pl
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Centrum club announced it would report Sakiewicz to the prosecutor for allegedly defaming the police.
[● 3 SOURCES] The decision to withdraw ads is related to the station's reporting on tragic events in Krakow. dorzeczy.pl · next.gazeta.pl
[● 3 SOURCES] RTV EURO AGD is suspending its advertisements on TV Republika. dorzeczy.pl · next.gazeta.pl
[● 2 SOURCES] The process of removing internet advertisements was completed on Monday. next.gazeta.pl
[○ 1 SOURCE] Tomasz Sakiewicz called for a total boycott of RTV EURO AGD. dorzeczy.pl
[○ 1 SOURCE] Tomasz Sakiewicz accused RTV EURO AGD of attempting to intimidate journalists. dorzeczy.pl