‘Cool’ Range Rover ad forced off the road for speeding
Range Rover’s social media team have found themselves dumped on the side of the road after sending out a tweet which…
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ASA puts Turkish ‘cosmetic tourism’ ads under the knife
The ad watchdog has launched a major crackdown on so-called “cosmetic tourism”, banning three separate ads for clinics operating out…
Postcode Lottery loses as ASA ‘knocks at the door’
People’s Postcode Lottery, the charity-backed sweepstake with the Paul McCartney-penned “earworm” jingle, has been whacked by the ad watchdog over…
Vape crackdown puts TikTok and influencers in the dock
The ad watchdog has launched a major crackdown on TikTok creators, battering eight influencers for plugging nicotine-containing vapes of four…
‘Gory’ vegan ad ban shows just what kids are exposed to
Vegan charity Viva’s attempt to convert consumers to its cause by claiming yoghurts contained “the stolen milk of grieving mothers,…
No cover-up needed for Eliza Rose Watson OnlyFans ad
A suggestive outdoor campaign promoting the OnlyFans account of model Eliza Rose Watson, seen sporting dishevelled hair and a bra…
Ladbrokes whacked again as ASA monitoring tool strikes
Ladbrokes has been censured by the ad watchdog for the third time in as many weeks for running ads likely…
Taco Bell gets close to the bone with ‘Taco Tuesday’
Taco Bell UK is risking the wrath of the easily offended with a new tongue in cheek outdoor and social…
Domino’s promo leaves scores without pizza the action
A Domino’s Pizza franchise holder has been battered by the ad watchdog after pulling a “free pizza” promotion due to…
295 complaints fail to stem Wuka ‘blood clot’ TV ad
The debut TV ad campaign by reusable period wear brand Wuka – funded by the Sky Zero Footprint Fund –…