George Monbiot

advertising

Suckled on Lies
The case for banning advertisements aimed at children is overwhelming. Read more – ‘Suckled on Lies’.
The Gift of Death
Pathological consumption has become so normalised that we scarcely notice it. Read more – ‘The Gift of Death’.
Sucking Out Our Brains Through Our Eyes
Advertising trashes our happiness and trashes the planet. And my income depends on it. Read more – ‘Sucking Out Our Brains Through Our Eyes’.
Selling Ecocide
Is it time to consider a ban on the adverts which help to cook the planet? Read more – ‘Selling Ecocide’.
Not What It Says on the Tin
Even in the rich nations, the babymilk manufacturers are undermining breastfeeding Read more – ‘Not What It Says on the Tin’.
Willy Loman Syndrome
Young people are being torn apart by the gulf between expectation and reality. Is it any wonder that rates of mental illness are rising? Read more – ‘Willy Loman Syndrome’.
Feeding Crime
If governments really want to improve law and order, they should ban adverts for junk food Read more – ‘Feeding Crime’.
The Net Censors
The democratic potential of the new media is being blocked by the companies providing the technology. Read more – ‘The Net Censors’.
The Fake Persuaders
Companies are creating false citizens to try to change the way we think Read more – ‘The Fake Persuaders’.
A Corporate Aristocracy
Market values are in direct conflict with the ethics of public service Read more – ‘A Corporate Aristocracy’.
Dying of Consumption
The more we spend, the happier we become. Probably. Read more – ‘Dying of Consumption’.
No Politics Please
How Britain’s advertising rules forbid us to hear the bad news about business Read more – ‘No Politics Please’.
New Labour, Old Feudalism
You can stuff your voluntary access agreements: we want the right to roam Read more – ‘New Labour, Old Feudalism’.
Pester Power
Father Christmas has become an enemy of the people, as advertisers exploit parents for all they’re worth Read more – ‘Pester Power’.
Dinosaur Foresters
The Timber Trade Federation is trying to turn back the clock on forest protection Read more – ‘Dinosaur Foresters’.
Greens Must Be Whiter Than White
We’re in danger of succumbing to the cynical politics of advertising Read more – ‘Greens Must Be Whiter Than White’.