On a sunny Saturday, Adblockers from across the UK gathered in Bristol for a day of planning, skill sharing and network building. …Continue reading Adblock AGM 2024
We’re #BetterWithoutBillboards and it’s time MPs took action
On March 5, Adfree Cities hosted an event at Portcullis House, opposite the Houses of Parliament, to launch our new research on outdoor advertising and inequality for an audience of MPs and civil society (and Adblock groups!). …Continue reading We’re #BetterWithoutBillboards and it’s time MPs took action
Taking fuel off the fire: Challenging fossil advertising & greenwash in Devon
Public meeting: Taking fuel off the fire– Challenging fossil advertising & greenwash in Devon Monday 20th March 2023, 7pm – 8.30pm Adfree Cities, Adblock Exeter and Darren Cullen (Spelling Mistakes Cost Lives) joined a panel event to discuss how councils can control high carbon advertising, and promote positive, creative alternatives for more vibrant public spaces….Continue reading Taking fuel off the fire: Challenging fossil advertising & greenwash in Devon
Beyond a Bet: latest podcast episode looks at gambling advertising
The latest episode of the Message Recall podcast looks at gambling advertising….Continue reading Beyond a Bet: latest podcast episode looks at gambling advertising
The environmental impacts of corporate advertising
The original article is published at the Wellbeing Economy Alliance. This article includes data for additional cities. The problem It is not hard to find reasons to dislike some forms of advertising. Among other things, advertising impacts communities by: Conveying sexist stereotypes, which likely increase body dissatisfaction, depression and lower self-esteem among the young public. Fueling social injustice by…Continue reading The environmental impacts of corporate advertising
Visual noise or valid communication? Message Recall podcast
Message Recall is a recently launched, ongoing podcast series discussing the history, tactics, and psychology of advertising in public spaces. There are now two 30 minute-long episodes of this groundbreaking and entertaining treat for the ears, available for free online or on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Simplecast. Created by members of Adblock Bristol, this podcast…Continue reading Visual noise or valid communication? Message Recall podcast