Google has banned ticket reseller Viagogo from its paid-for search results for breaching its advertising policy. The move was welcomed by campaigners such as the Competition and Markets Authority and England including Viagogo Minister James . Meanwhile, Viagogo faces legal action from the Competition and Markets Authority , which is seeking for the company to be found in contempt of court for repeatedly ignoring warnings to adhere to consumer law. It has plummeted down the search results after Google’s decision and sits among smaller rivals which have not paid to appear above standard search rankings – and well below its main rival, StubHub, whose ads are still being accepted. Viagogo has been criticised for profiting from charity concerts and working with professional touts. Digital has urged other platforms to follow Google 's lead and ban the company.
Google has banned ticket reseller Viagogo from its paid-for search results for breaching its advertising policy. The move was welcomed by campaigners such as the Competition and Markets Authority and England including Viagogo Minister James . Meanwhile, Viagogo faces legal action from the Competition and Markets Authority , which is seeking for the company to be found in contempt of court for repeatedly ignoring warnings to adhere to consumer law. Viagogo has been criticised for profiting from charity concerts and working with professional touts. Digital has urged other platforms to follow Google 's lead and ban the company.