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 FanFair Alliance and MPs including Digital Minister Margot 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. We are confident that there has been no breach of Google’s policies and look forward to working with them to resolve this as quickly as possible.” A spokesperson said: “Ticketmaster does not allow any third party to use our brand or logo on their own websites without our permission.
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 FanFair Alliance and MPs including Digital Minister Margot 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. A spokesperson said: “Ticketmaster does not allow any third party to use our brand or logo on their own websites without our permission.