Bob was kind enough to update us on the GetUp/Channel 7 controversy and it looks like they weren’t the only organisation shafted by the TV network during their Olympics coverage. A Wilderness Society ad relating to the Western Australian election wouldn’t be run ‘until network bosses had seen it.’

SMH writes:

“Channel Seven is so sensitive about its Olympic coverage that they’re breaking with standard industry practice to vet advertisements,” said an EMC client manager, Paul Sheridan.

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The managing director of the ad agency Maxus, David Gaines, said approval from CAD was “accepted industry-wide”. “I’m not aware of any situation where a network says, ‘We’ll have a look at an approved ad and then decide whether or not to run it.’ “

Seven also decided not to run the GetUp! ad during their broadcast of closing ceremony because ‘only sponsors’ ads would run during the ceremony.’ I wonder if they’ve settled on an excuse yet?

The ad aired on every other channel.