The Swiss town of Lancy, Geneva, joins the 1300 towns and cities around the world to ban billboard advertising, following a court ruling. …Continue reading Billboards banned in Swiss town Lancy
Selling love: how ads undermine intrinsic cultural values
This blog is about the relationship between advertising and cultural values, based on a thought-provoking conversation with narrative strategist Ruth Taylor of Common Cause Foundation, which you can hear on the latest episode of the Better Without Billboards podcast. …Continue reading Selling love: how ads undermine intrinsic cultural values
Adfree Cities March Newsletter
Good news this month as we learn that nearly half of Europeans in a recent survey support a ban on advertising for fossil fuels. Less good is the news that Transport for London have delayed plans for a ban on gambling advertising on the grounds that they don’t have a clear definition, which is really disappointing news….Continue reading Adfree Cities March Newsletter
Junk food ad ban is a huge win – but don’t forget the billboards!
Adfree Cities welcomes the Government commitment to ban junk food ads, but not including outdoor advertising is a missed opportunity. The new government’s pledge in the King’s Speech to ban advertising for ‘junk foods’ – those high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) – before the TV watershed was long overdue, so we’re glad to…Continue reading Junk food ad ban is a huge win – but don’t forget the billboards!