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Social media protests are helping boycotts spread quickly

Social media helped take down Bill O'Reilly's show at Fox News, ridiculed Pepsi for its protest-themed ad, and shamed United Airlines for the treatment of a passenger. In this week's Sunday Spotlight, NBC's Harry Smith reports on how fast boycotts can ignite and mobilize thanks to the internet.
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Social media helped take down Bill O’Reilly’s show at Fox News, ridiculed Pepsi for its protest-themed ad, and shamed United Airlines for the treatment of a passenger. In this week’s Sunday Spotlight, NBC’s Harry Smith reports on how fast boycotts can ignite and mobilize thanks to the internet.