Goodyear

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, based in Akron, Ohio, USA, is the third largest tire maker in the world, behind Japan's Bridgestone and France's Michelin. Goodyear has retail stores selling tires and providing automotive repair. It also sells tires to the world's automakers. Brands include Goodyear, Dunlop, Kelly, Fulda, Debica, and Sava.

Ad boycott against Air America Radio
Goodyear refused to advertise on the progressive Air America Radio. In October 2006, around 90 companies, including Goodyear, told ABC Radio Networks that they did not want their ads to play on radio stations that carried Air America Radio.

Political contributions
Goodyear gave $225,000 to federal candidates in the 2006 election through its political action committee - 16% to Democrats and 84% to Republicans.

Lobbying
The company spent $1,520,000 for lobbying in the first half of 2007. $280,000 went to five lobbying firms, including The Livingston Group, Covington & Burling, and Alston & Bird, with the remainder being spent using in-house lobbyists.

Personnel
Selected members of the Board of Directors:
 * John G. Breen, Retired Chairman of the Board, The Sherwin-Williams Company
 * Gary D. Forsee, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer & President, Sprint Nextel Corporation
 * Denise M.Morrison, President-Campbell USA, Campbell Soup Company
 * G. Craig Sullivan, Retired Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, The Clorox Company
 * Thomas H.Weidemeyer, Retired Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, United Parcel Service

Contact details
1144 E. Market Street Akron, OH 44316 Phone: 330-796-2121 Fax: 330-796-2222 Web: http://www.goodyear.com

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