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Israel

After Blocking a Right-Wing Publisher and Clashing with a Knesset Member, Facebook Israel Retreats

Brand: Facebook

Campaign: Response to censorship of Shibolet Publishing

Source: https://mizbala.com/digital/social-media/121847

Goal: To resolve account suspension issues

Claim: Account suspension was a technical error

Media: Facebook

Summary: After Shibolet Publishing's Facebook account was suspended without warning, Israeli Knesset member Ariel Kallner issued an ultimatum to Facebook to restore the account within 72 hours. The suspension was perceived as an infringement on the publishing house due to its right-wing stance. Shortly after the ultimatum, Facebook announced that the suspension was due to a technical error and resolved the issue.

Hungary

From Censorship to Storytelling Magic: Powerful Campaigns to Support Reading Books

Brand: Líra

Campaign: Campaign against censorship of LGBTQ+ books

Source: https://www.mam.cz/novinky/kreativita-a-kampane/2025-05/od-cenzury-po-kouzla-pribehu-silne-kampane-na-podporu-cteni-knih/

Goal: To combat censorship and promote reading

Claim: Books are not dead

Media: Print and in-store campaigns

Summary: The article discusses various campaigns focused on promoting reading and literacy, notably a campaign by Líra against Hungarian government censorship of LGBTQ+ books. With creative approaches using AI to generate engaging visuals, these campaigns aim to fight against declining book sales and celebrate the importance of storytelling.

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Global

Heinz Arabia turns censorship into a punchline with tastefully placed tape

Brand: Heinz

Campaign: Tastefully Placed Tape

Source: https://campaignme.com/heinz-arabia-turns-censorship-into-a-punchline-with-tastefully-placed-tape/

Goal: To creatively engage fans by embracing censorship

Claim: Turned its cover-up into a global takeover

Media: Social media

Summary: During the 2026 World Cup, Heinz cleverly responded to censorship of non-sponsor brands by turning its cover-up into an opportunity for global brand engagement. The brand's ketchup bottle packaging mirrored the stadium's blurring of logos, allowing fans to bring the stadium experience home.

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