Condom Advert Feedback

[fvghalliwell]

Hi there, I'm relatively new to Spotify. I love the service, but I'm kind of weirded out by one thing: of late, they've been playing two Trojan (condom) ads. This is fine in and of itself, but I listen to my music in common areas a lot, places where my family can hear. When it comes to the younger kids, I'm nervous about them hearing it (they also have Spotify accounts of their own, so I'm a little concerned about that, too, because the ads are a bit...specific); with the older relatives, I know it'll just be too weird. Is there any way to report an ad or stop if from playing on your personal Spotify? I don't mind ads at all--I just mind this ad, considering the fact that it's legitimately weird. Thank you in advance!

[mrxavia]

Yes I would complain at inappopriate ads being displayed on TV at the wrong time.

It is all about who is listening, when my kids are around I dont want condom ads, or adverts for a horror..

[Bluey]

Then why is it I still recieve 'skyn condom' ads. 
Out of nowhere "IS THERE A SEXY TRACK THAT MAKES YOU WANT TO JUMP IN THE SACK" I mean seriously. No one wants to hear this, especially when there is family around. 
Why is everyone saying these ads are removed when I am constantly hearing them????

[Bluey]

Still getting condom ads -.- 

Not happy in the slightest

[gaamoo]

I am also sick and tired of the condom ads. I just heard one of them as three out of the last four and it sickens me. At least let me have a preference so I can tell you I'm never, ever going to buy a condom.

[MrEO]

The ads are still displaying.

It would be great if we can give a thumbs up or down about the ad to prevent from displaying.

[MyNameIsJeremy]

I am outraged by these Trojan commercials. OUTRAGED. This is insane. I demand a response to this. I thought Spotify was run by professionals! Clearly I was wrong. This is SO out of line. Immediately after this post I will be discontinuing my use of Spotify. I was considering using Spotifys paid service but now I can't trust this filthy organization. My next google search is: "Spotify alternatives".

[user-removed]

The condom adds are incredibly offensive. I am not going to be able to listen to Spotify with condom adds on it.

[Shouper]

I don't know when this was posted, but this same issue is happening again with Trojan brand condoms.  I am fine with commercials here and there in general but it'd be nice if they weren't ones that I'd feel funny having on around family and the workplace.  These Trojan ads are even annoying to me, it seems like they run at least every 5 minutes and it's by far the most popular ad that has been playing.  I'm on board with the guy who started this thread for those Durex condoms.  This is insane.

[knightsrealm]

nice job spotify. thanks.

[FatSacks]

I'm not a premium user, so I expect ads, but I'm literally getting 2-4 condom ads in a row after every other song on Spotify. It's getting to the point where I'm on the verge of uninstalling. This is just absurd.

[HurricaneDylan]

Don't go in with a rubber.

[Parents]

I agree. Why do I get condom commercials while listening to Christmas music. I get them even when I am listening to the Chipmunks Christmas Album or just albums meant for kids. I do not want my daughter listening to that stuff!

[Nightrain]

I agree, the condom commercials actually went away at least during business hours which is when I listen. I hated them they were so weird, long & annoying. I don't have kids but I agree with everyone else. Now as of the other day they are back, not as long or weird but still kinda uncomfortable. Its not necessary to have them on at 9am especially if kids might be listening. I am sure Trojan would agree that these ads would better serve at more appropiate times come on now Spotify!!

[zu]

I am a child of 14 years of age listening to your library and There was an Inappropriate commercial about condoms. I realize that this company has paid to be advertised but using adjectives such as stimulating sensation is extremely Inappropriate. There should be something doe about this.

[talesfer]

I'm afraid you couldn't even have your own account being a child.

[Makhaon]

We already had this problem earlier this year. After a few weeks/months of complaining, they finally removed the ads. I had hoped that they wouldn't return, but nope. End of the year and now they're back again. Totally inappropriate. At least give us a NSFW filter option for the ads. That's they least Spotify can do.

Here's the old thread if you want to revive the complaint again. http://community.spotify.com/t5/Music-Chat/Upset/td-p/111290

[Makhaon]

Seriously, the Durex ads were inappropriate so you removed them, but now you think Trojan ads are okay? Get rid of the condom ads or give us a NSFW ad filter.

[concon]

That is exactly why I came to this blog. I had the same inappropriate ad come on as I was playing children's music for my child. There is no reason that that type of advertising should be used. Especially while playing children's music.  The first thing you read as you enter this blog is to keep it appropriate. Well they need to keep it appropriate for little kids in their advertising. Very upset!!!!!!!!

[yb]

Hate these condom ads. Not sure what kind of targeting/filtering you guys are doing in your ad campaigns. But this is totally not acceptable. I was showing off my new playlist to a bunch of friends and here comes the condom ad. Not once, not twice but three times in succession. Sucks!!

I read that Durex campaing was removed. But the root cause was not fixed. Now its Trojan brand.