The founder of a disputed but popular Twitter account that alerts people when Publix chicken-tender subs are on sale said he plans to see what happens as he keeps updating the @PubSubs on sale Twitter account, which has nearly 40,000 followers. The statement was in to response to an outpouring of support on social media and vitriol directed at Publix Super Markets Inc. after details of a trademark showdown emerged earlier this week.
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/ Publix Supermarkets sent two cease-and-desist letters to the founder of a Twitter account focused on when the store s popular subs are on sale. The letters focus on two side companies stemming from the account.
The Twitter account had been silent since March 11 after a second cease-and-desist letter was sent. It showed signs of renewed life after news reports and expressions of public support.
The founder of a disputed but popular Twitter account that alerts people when Publix chicken-tender subs are on sale says he will keep posting updates – and keep his fingers crossed that the grocery chain giant doesn t sue him, as it threatened.
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Twitter account alerting Publix sub sales is back after grocery chain objects
Bell, Autumn
and last updated 2021-04-29 13:16:03-04
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) â The popular Twitter account that alerts people when Publix subs are on sale is back!
Bryan Dickey, the founder of @PubSubs on sale says he is resuming posting updates and keeping his fingers crossed that the grocery chain giant doesnât sue him, as threatened. I created the account in January 2017, shortly after the 2016 Presidential election was wrapping up, Dickey said in a released statement. The Internet was polluted with hate and disagreement at the time, and I felt compelled to do something positive. I created the account with the intention of spreading love and connecting the internet through positivity. Growing up in Florida, I knew there was one thing that connected all people- regardless of political affiliation, race, religion or genderâ¦.Publix subs.
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