Ulster Bank was forced to withdraw a promotion today that offered tickets to an “exotic” show to students opening a new account.
Freshman at the Institute of Technology Tallaght, South Dublin were also offered €100 in their student accounts for opening an account (about $145 USD; your welcome, America).
The students’ union at the college had organized a freshmen event at a local bar where Ulster Bank representatives had been handing out tickets for the exotic event, along with a goodie bag to new student customers.
Parents accused the bank of “stooping to a new low” to attract young customers while women’s rights groups were reportedly horrified at the campaign.
In light of the controversy, the bank has since cancelled the exotic dancers. I guess they really wanted to penetrate the male student body. (Who doesn’t?)
