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Green News

Dutch court protects city’s fossil fuel ad ban in ‘milestone’ ruling

The general health interests of citizens are worth more than the commercial interests of advertisers, the court said.

28/04/2025

Culture news

‘Don’t buy a Swasticar’: Anti-Elon Musk Tesla advert goes viral

A UK-based group called Everyone Hates Elon appears to have taken credit for a poster seen in London and going viral online. It adds itself to another disturbing video currently doing the rounds online, which slams both Donald Trump and Elon Musk.

27/02/2025

Green News

PR firms should drop fossil fuel companies as clients, says new report

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has described advertising and PR industries as key facilitators for the fossil fuel industry.

24/09/2024

Tech News

Under Armour spot sparks debate about AI use in adverts

A sports advertisement posted by Under Armour sparked a debate among directors concerned about the future of the industry.

15/03/2024

Culture news

UK ban on 'overly sexualised' FKA twigs advert overturned

The Calvin Klein ad featuring singer FKA twigs received two complaints and was banned in January. Now, the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority has said the image was not sexually explicit.

06/03/2024

Business

Italian watchdog turns heat up on BAT and Amazon over tobacco ads

Italy's competition watchdog, AGCM, fines BAT and Amazon €7 million for deceptive advertising on heated tobacco products.

14/02/2024

Business

Uber Eats in Super Bowl U-turn over peanut butter advert

The US Food Allergy & Research Education (FARE) organisation called out the company for making fun of the potentially life-threatening condition.

12/02/2024

Tech News

Social media companies make billions in ad revenue from US minors

Social media companies generate billions of dollars in ad revenue from US minors, a new study shows. In Europe, a new law bans targeted advertising towards youth.

29/12/2023

Business

Amazon Prime Video will introduce ads starting next year

Amazon Prime Video is introducing ads next year, and it's not the only one. Euronews Business explores why more streaming companies are adopting this strategy.

28/12/2023

Business

Zara just triggered a boycott campaign against its own business

Major brands like the Spanish Zara and the German Puma face a widening Palestinian boycott campaign.

12/12/2023

Europe News

EU faces complaint over microtargeted ads on child sexual abuse bill

The European Commission is facing a legal complaint over its alleged use of "unlawful" microtargeted advertisements on social media platform X, aimed at swaying public opinion in favour of its controversial bill on child sexual abuse.

16/11/2023

Culture news

OnlyFans billboards ruled 'not overtly sexual' by UK ad watchdog

Eliza Rose Watson's OnlyFans billboards have been cleared. "If a gambling or alcohol company can run their ads, which have far more devastating impacts, why not me?"

23/08/2023

Tech News

How AI can be leveraged to give more attention to sustainable living

While the advertising industry eagerly embraces AI, understanding the implications for sustainability is a crucial aspect that should not be overlooked.

30/06/2023

Tech News

How major brands are unwittingly funding junk AI content online

Generative AI has led to an increase in websites producing low-quality or fake content - and major brands' advertising budgets may be funding them.

28/06/2023

Green News

EU puts ‘greenwashing’ companies on notice with draft law

A draft legal proposal by the European Commission aims to clamp down on companies falsely promoting their products as "climate neutral" or "containing recycled materials".

16/01/2023

Culture news

Rihanna heading to the Super Bowl - why the fuss?

Rihanna to headline next Super Bowl halftime show - what has she been up to since 2016 and what's the big deal with headlining the Super Bowl?

26/09/2022

Green News

France becomes the first European country to ban fossil fuel adverts

The new law is the first of its kind in Europe but some have argued that it allows companies too much leeway to continue advertising.

24/08/2022

Culture news

In poor taste? The most shocking banned adverts in Europe

The public have had their say - these companies went too far!

19/08/2022

Tech News

Netflix partners with Microsoft to offer cheaper service - with ads

Netflix will work with Microsoft to offer a cheaper, ad-based subscription plan in a bid to attract more customers.

14/07/2022

Tech News

The UK launches a second probe into Google’s ad practices

Is Google breaking the law, or is it simply better than all its other competitors? The UK is about to find out

26/05/2022