Tag Archives: Robbie Savage

Harris Hagan: Legal Eye – ASA shines AI-torch on foul play

SBC News Harris Hagan: Legal Eye - ASA shines AI-torch on foul play

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA)   has embraced new AI systems to proactively identify breaches of the UK Advertising Codes. For Legal Eye, Gemma Boore, Gambling Regulatory Counsel for Harris Hagan reviews the outcome of three ASA disputes on the promotion of betting content, and how AI detection will challenge operators’ management of marketing campaigns… Traditionally, the Advertising Standards Authority (“ASA”) …

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ASA reiterates green light for retired players in William Hill ruling

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The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled in favour of William Hill regarding a tweet from the bookmaker which featured former professional footballer Robbie Savage. Posted by William Hill on Twitter – now known as X – in February 2023, the tweet contained a video clip of Savage discussing the prospect of Leeds United being relegated from the Premier League to …

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Robbie Savage named Planet Sport Bet ambassador

SBC News Robbie Savage named Planet Sport Bet ambassador

Planet Sport Bet has named former Premier League player Robbie Savage its latest brand ambassador. Savage joins the Planet Sport-owned sportsbook ahead of the 2023/24 football season, and will provide regular content and insight throughout the campaign by sharing his thoughts on news and events. Up until next summer’s European Championship, the former Welsh international will also be the face …

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William Hill puts #SGWeek20 at forefront of November advertising 

SBC News William Hill puts #SGWeek20 at forefront of November advertising 

William Hill has launched a new campaign to utilise its entire media and sponsorship portfolio in support of ‘Safer Gambling Week- #SGWeek20’ which takes place from 19-25 November.  The bookmaker has launched a series of mini-clips and personalised messages from its sports ambassadors and sponsorship partners, promoting #SGWeek20’s core objective of broadening the conversation with customers and the wider public …

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Packing a punch: AJ joins William Hill global ambassador roster

SBC News Packing a punch: AJ joins William Hill global ambassador roster

William Hill has announced the signing of unified world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua OBE, as its new global brand ambassador. The sporting icon has signed an initial one-year deal with the bookmaker and will feature in the company’s exciting new integrated advertising campaigns over the next twelve months. AJ will also appear in the firm’s social media and PR activities, …

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William Hill appoints Kirsty Gallacher as new Brand Ambassador

SBC News William Hill appoints Kirsty Gallacher as new Brand Ambassador

William Hill marketing has confirmed the appointment of former Sky Sports presenter Kirsty Gallacher, as its ‘New Brand Ambassador’. Gallacher one of the most recognisable UK sports journalists/broadcasters joins William Hill’s brand ambassadorial team, working alongside Robbie Savage (football) and Sir Tony McCoy (racing). In its update, William Hill details that Gallacher has signed a ‘long-term’ brand representative contract and …

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Whole industry getting behind Responsible Gambling Week

SBC News Whole industry getting behind Responsible Gambling Week

The first Responsible Gambling Week has launched today with members of every sector of the gambling industry in Great Britain joining forces to raise the discussion around problem gambling. The gambling industry has been quick to embrace it on social media with many sharing official Responsible Gambling Week videos or creating bespoke ones, such as William Hill has done with …

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William Hill gets shirty for Bobby Moore Fund bowel cancer awareness campaign

SBC News William Hill gets shirty for Bobby Moore Fund bowel cancer awareness campaign

Throughout the month April FTSE-listed bookmaker William Hill has been raising awareness of bowel cancer disease in partnership with UK charity the Bobby Moore Fund. Working closely with the Moore family, William Hill has acted as official sponsor of UK campaign ‘Football Shirt Friday’. The bookmakers has been running the campaign in shops and its offices to highlight the symptoms …

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William Hill lines up UK sports stars for Cheltenham charity ‘Tipping Challenge’ for NSPCC

SBC News William Hill lines up UK sports stars for Cheltenham charity 'Tipping Challenge' for NSPCC

William Hill has lined up some of the biggest names in UK sports to raise money for the NSPCC during the Cheltenham Festival 2015 by putting the sports stars racing tips to the test. The William Hill ‘Tipping Challenge 2015′ will invite sports stars such as World Champion boxers Carl ‘The Cobra’ Froch and Ricky ‘The Hitman’ Hatton to pick …

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