• by Ray Schultz , September 9, 2022

UK media, including newspapers, magazines, broadcast channels and social media, are observing self-imposed advertising blackouts in honor of Queen Elizabeth II, who died on Thursday. 

On Friday, The Guardian reported that ad blackouts have been introduced by News UK, publisher of the Times and the Sun; Reach, owner of the Mirror, the Daily Express; the publishers of the Daily Mail and the Daily Telegraph; and more than 100 regional titles, including the Manchester Evening News. 

“In light of the recent announcement and as a mark of respect, Mail Metro Media will not be running any commercial advertisements across our print and digital platforms for a minimum of 24 hours, unless they are adverts in tribute to Her Majesty the Queen,” the publisher stated.

Some titles are extending the blackouts until Monday or Tuesday. 

Also observing blackouts are social media platforms such as Snapchat. ITV, Channel 4 and Sky.