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Adblock Norwich is working towards a city that celebrates its creativity and independence, where communities have a say in what they see in the city’s streets and other public spaces. Adblock Norwich is opposed to billboards and other corporate outdoor advertising, preferring a visual environment which reflects the unique identity of our city, the values of local communities and the local economy.
There was anger and sadness in Norwich just a week before Christmas when a popular ash tree was felled as part of works to replace three billboards owned by outdoor advertising company Wildstone on Massingham Road. …Continue reading Residents’ devastation as “birdsong tree” felled for corporate advertising
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
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
Major advertising company Clear Channel UK, whose expanding billboard empire promotes harmful adverts and impacts the environment, is claiming to be a “Platform for Good” in a series of adverts that also make the claims “Ads seen here help fund local services” and “Powered by renewable energy”. …Continue reading “Platform for Good”? Major ad company Clear Channel’s ads reported to advertising regulator
Following last week’s blog post, we’ve now found details of the extra 5 Street Hubs that BT are hoping to install in our city. And once again, we need your help to object. Every single objection counts, so please encourage your friends to speak out too! Why are we objecting to the BT Street Hubs?…Continue reading Object to YET more back-to-back digital advertising for Norwich! (part 2)
As you may have heard, BT is applying to install ‘Street Hubs’ throughout the UK – including many in Norwich. This is being reported in the local press as if it’s an uncontroversial ‘good thing’: predictably, that doesn’t tell the whole story. Why are we objecting to the BT Street Hubs? A BT Street Hub…Continue reading Object to more back-to-back digital advertising for Norwich!