bookmark_borderBoycott: John DeBella Sponsors

Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We are removing our advertisements from this program.
— Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs

Former on-air personality of the WMGK 102.9 Morning Show, Jen Posner, has filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against John DeBella. [1, 2, 3]

The John Debella Show
The John Debella Show

Jennifer “Posner” Neill, was DeBella’s co-host on the radio morning show between 2010 and 2016. During that time, she claims to have been sexually harassed on a multitude of occasions. In 2016, Posner filed a complaint with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission; however, the owner’s of the radio station, Beasley Broadcast Group, failed to take action against DeBella. Instead, Posner was re-assigned as a traffic reporter.

Despite the lawsuit John DeBella remains on the air. Local listeners have started a boycott against the sponsors of the John DeBella Show, including:

Wawa
Xfinity
Comcast
Uber
Verizon
Geico
Rotorooter
Tires Plus
DeBoer
Bath Fitter
Kitchen Saver
Two Men and a Truck
Mattress Warehouse
1-800-Got-Junk
CertaPro.com Painters
Freedom Mill Work
New Jersey Transit (NJT)
New Jersey (NJ) Lottery
TMobile
Sprint
Lazy Boy
Norwegian Cruise Line
Valley Forge Casino Resort
Sugarhouse Casino
Jefferson Health
WeBuyAnyCar.com
Pennington One Step Complete
Harvest Season Grill & Wine Bar
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Crystal Farms Cheese
Dunkin’ Donuts
Theovernight.org (suicide prevention)
Mercy Health
Entenmann’s
GNC Health And Nutrition
Widener University
Temple Lung Center / Temple Med
Norristown Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Colonial Hyundai of Downingtown
Marlton Tavern
Pep Boys
Giant
Acme
Whole Foods Market
Lidl Grocery
Coke
K-12 PA Public Cyber Charter School | CCA
Crystal Farms Cheese
Fat Jacks
Maxwell House
Thomas’ English Muffins
Kalahari Resort Poconos
Sequoia Out Back
Marlton Tavern
InDeed.com
AlwaysBestCare.com
Franklin Institute
Villa Nova University
Ticketmaster
Seabrook Treatment Center
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Jack Frost Mountain / Ski Resort
Floor & Decor
Amazon Echo / Alexa
Nabisco
The Atlantic City Boat Show
Riches In Flipping Real Estate
Jason’s Painting and Home Remodeling
Goodyear
Rothman Institute
Powerball
Dr. Lyle Back
Einstein Spine
Ocean City, MD
Wendy’s
Strayer.edu | Strayer® University
Creamery Tire
Advance Auto Parts
Visit Myrtle Beach SC
Citizen’s Bank
Homespirewindows.com
Freedom Millwork
Niece Lumber
Timeshare Exit Team
Honda
Jeep
Nissan
Jack Del Toyota
Concord Pet
Penn Medicine
NJM Car Insurance
AAA Auto
MGK’s Locals Only Beer Fest
Rocket Mortgage
Rain a Tribute to The Beatles
Main Line Health
University of the Sciences
QuickBooks
T. Rowe Price
Santander Bank
Bruce Willis in Death Wish
BIC Flex Razors
The Casper® Mattress
Pella Windows & Doors
Norman Carpet
Lemon Law / Kimmel & Silverman (website)
Royal Caribbean Cruises
Sono Bello
Thompson BMW
Resorts Casino
Fox Business Temple
Brit Floyd (Pink Floyd Tribute at the Kimmel Center)
Procter & Gamble
Hasbro
Delilah’s – The Gentlemen’s Club & Steakhouse (website)
Philly Pops

Removed from the list (see below):
Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs – PA.gov

FEEDBACK


Your Name

E-mail Address
Phone
Number

Street Address


City

State & Zip Code

If you would like your name removed from the list, or have other input, please let us know.

Click the submit button to send your request.

Thank you.

 


February 21, 2018
Dear Mr. Keegan (Sales Manager WMGK):

I am writing an article about the sponsors of the John DeBella Show and would appreciate your help in verifying the accuracy, as well as, the complete listing.

Thank you. I shall await your advice.

Sincerely,
Daniel Brouse

cc: Bill Weston (Program Director)
Beasley Broadcast Group


February 23, 2018
To: Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs

Are you aware tax payer dollars are being spent on an accused sexual predator?

Your advertisements appear on the John DeBella show, Radio 102.9 WMGK in Philadelphia, PA.

Boycott: John DeBella Sponsors

———–
February 27, 2018
“Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We are removing our advertisements from this program.”
Ali Fogarty | Communications Director
Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs
One Penn Center, 5th Floor
2601 N. 3rd Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110


New Jersey Lottery
February 28, 2018

RE: John DeBella / WMGK Radio Advertisements

To whom it may concern:

Are you aware your marketing dollars are being spent on an accused sexual predator?

Your advertisements appear on the John DeBella show, Radio 102.9 WMGK in Philadelphia, PA.

Boycott: John DeBella Sponsors

Thank you. I shall await your advice.


Stefanie Santo
The Franklin Institute

RE: John DeBella / WMGK Radio Advertisements

Dear Stefanie,

Are you aware your marketing dollars are sponsoring an accused sexual predator?

Franklin Institute advertisements appear on the John DeBella show, Radio 102.9 WMGK in Philadelphia, PA.

Boycott: John DeBella Sponsors

Thank you. I shall await your advice.


Are you aware your marketing dollars are sponsoring an accused sexual predator? Norman Carpet advertisements appear on the John DeBella show, Radio 102.9 WMGK in Philadelphia, PA.

Boycott: John DeBella Sponsors

Boycott: John DeBella Sponsors

Thank you. I shall await your advice.


Wawa
March 1, 2018

RE: John DeBella / WMGK Radio Advertisements

Are you aware your marketing dollars are sponsoring an accused sexual predator?
Wawa advertisements appear on the John DeBella show, Radio 102.9 WMGK in Philadelphia, PA.
Thank you. I shall await your advice.

————–
March 1, 2018

Hello King Arthur Publishing,

Thank you for reaching out to us; it’s so nice to hear from you! We have reported the details of your feedback to our Marketing Department for review and assessment. They will ensure our logo or advertising is not being used in any locations that may affect the Wawa Brand. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention. If we can further assist you, please feel free to respond to this email. Have a nice day!

Ashlie D
Associate Owner Since 2011
Contact Center Analyst


Procter & Gamble
March 1, 2018

To whom it may concern:
I am writing an article about the lawsuit against John DeBella and Beasley Media for sexual harassment.

Are you aware your marketing dollars are sponsoring an accused sexual predator?
Procter & Gamble advertisements appear on the John DeBella show, Radio 102.9 WMGK in Philadelphia, PA.

Boycott: John DeBella Sponsors

Thank you. I shall await your advice.


Casper Mattress
March 2, 2018

To whom it may concern:

Are you aware your marketing dollars are being spent on an accused sexual predator?
Your advertisements appear on the John DeBella show, Radio 102.9 WMGK in Philadelphia, PA.

Boycott: John DeBella Sponsors

Thank you. I shall await your advice.

Sincerely,
King Arthur Publishing



  1. John DeBella Accused of Sexual Harassment by Former WMGK Co-Host, Philadelphia Magazine (2/20/2018) egregious, gross, and degrading sex-based harassment “In a lawsuit, Jennifer Neill — known on the air as Jen Posner — says the legendary Philly DJ subjected her to more than a decade of physical and verbal harassment.”
  2. Lawsuit accuses 102.9 WMGK radio host John DeBella of sexual harassment The Philadelphia Inquirer (February 19, 2018) “… grabbed her breasts on several occasions during her time at WMGK, and repeatedly asked her to perform oral sex on him, among other inappropriate behaviors. Additionally, she says in the suit that DeBella pressed his groin against her multiple times, and once put her hand on his genital area. DeBella also allegedly referred to Neill as “Bitch” in the WMGK office, the lawsuit claims.”
  3. Popular Philly radio host accused of sexual harassment, groping Philly Voice (February 19, 2018) “WMGK’s John DeBella allegedly grabbed sidekick’s breasts, asked for oral sex”

bookmark_borderThe Greater Philadelphia Region

Bensignor Artist
About Our Region
Advertising
Ambler Archives
Blog Archive
Business Guide
Communities (On-line)
Dining & Catering
The Economy
Education
Free Things To Do
Health & Wellness
Local Businesses
Local Websites
Membrane Domain
Montgomery County
Music & MP3’s
More News
Philly & USA History
Places of Interest
Real Estate
Shopping Online
Videos & Movies
WWW: Improved Internet Presence