NAB says sorry for offending country music fans

NAB has removed a radio ad from air after complaints that the spot was offensive to country music fans.

The bank has also apologised to its customers on Facebook and Twitter for the 30-second spot that suggested not everyone likes the country music genre.

‘You can be certain, not everyone likes country music. But we’re certain, no one likes monthly account fees,’ the voiceover says in the ad, which prompted complaints from country music fans in social media.

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