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First Group censured for GWR advert

Thread starter Topgun333
Start date 3 Apr 2016

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3 Apr 2016

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Interesting article in the Guardian by David Mitchell who highlights an advert by First Group that uses the GWR brand to imply public ownership of the company. Don't agree with all he says but there are some interesting issues he considers.

http://www.theguardian.com/commenti...-western-railway-advertising-standards-poster

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Topgun333 said:
Interesting article in the Guardian by David Mitchell who highlights an advert by First Group that uses the GWR brand to imply public ownership of the company. Don't agree with all he says but there are some interesting issues he considers.

http://www.theguardian.com/commenti...-western-railway-advertising-standards-poster

Already covered o n here:

http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=128683

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