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StubHub told to stop using ‘guaranteed genuine ticket’ claim

The UK’s advertising watchdog has ordered StubHub to refrain from using the phrase “guaranteed genuine ticket” on adverts following a…

UK advertising regulator celebrates resale transparency work

The UK’s advertising regulator has identified its work within the secondary ticketing sector as one its greatest achievements over the…

StubHub ordered to amend UK marketing

The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ordered StubHub to amend its marketing surrounding its claim that “every order is…

Viagogo reports growth in Irish business

The Irish arm of Viagogo has seen pre-tax profits more than double as the company continues its expansion in the…

ASA backs Viagogo in Google ad complaint

The UK’s advertising regulator has been slammed by critics of Viagogo after it ruled that its Google advertising is not…

‘Significant changes’ see ASA drop Viagogo complaint

The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has dropped a complaint against Viagogo after stating that it has secured pricing changes…

UK Music chief says Google complicit in Viagogo controversy

Michael Dugher, the chief of UK Music, has criticised Google for “shirking its responsibilities” over Viagogo and its failure to…

Viagogo could face prosecution over fees

Viagogo has been referred to National Trading Standards and could face a prosecution after failing to comply with the advertising…

StubHub responds to new UK advertising rules

StubHub UK has changed the way it displays its ticket prices after the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) took a stand…

Unique ticket numbers required from today in UK

Ticket resellers in the UK will now be required to supply a unique ticket numbers (UTN) to the buyer to…

ASA ruling ‘damning’, says Reg Walker

The recent UK ban on “misleading” pricing information by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is damning for the big four…

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