Wetherspoons close Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts for ALL its 900 pubs because chain boss says 'people spend too much time' on social media

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Wetherspoons close Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts for ALL its 900 pubs because chain boss says 'people spend too much time' on social media
Andrew Cheetham
17 April 2018
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'JD Wetherspoon is closing down its Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts for all its 900 pubs and head office with immediate effect because its boss says 'people spend too much time' on social media.

Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin said: 'We are going against conventional wisdom that these platforms are a vital component of a successful business.

'I don't believe that closing these accounts will affect our business whatsoever, and this is the overwhelming view of our pub managers.

'It's becoming increasingly obvious that people spend too much time on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, and struggle to control the compulsion.

'We will still be as vocal as ever through our Wetherspoon News magazine, as well as keeping the press updated at all times.

'We will also be maintaining our website and the Wetherspoon app and encourage customers to get in touch with us via our website or by speaking with the manager at their local pub.'

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