The Sydney Symphony Orchestra has pulled its advertising from Sydney radio station 2GB, joining the likes of Coles and others who have fled the commercial station following Alan Jones’ comments regarding New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Jones has seen a growing number of advertisers pull out since the 2GB presenter said on his morning radio program that Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison should “shove a sock down her throat”.

The Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Photo © Christie Brewster

Jones has since claimed to have written to Ardern to apologise for the words, which Morrison described as “way out of line”.

“We advertise across a number of platforms to reach diverse audiences,” the Sydney Symphony Orchestra said on Twitter in response to complaints. “We’ve been made aware that some of our ads were placed on 2GB Breakfast. In light of recent events, we have reviewed our ads with our agency and have removed our ads from the station.”

While some advertisers have dropped 2GB completely, others have simply distanced themselves from Jones’ show, but the Sydney Morning Herald reported that one source close to 2GB has claimed the financial damage from the boycott could...