New curbs for finance ads but no crypto crackdown yet
City watchdog the Financial Conduct Authority has finalised tougher rules to help tackle misleading advertising that encourages investing in high-risk…
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‘Titillating’ and ‘insensitive’ Ukrainian dating ad dumped
An ad campaign for an online dating site, which appeared to exploit the plight of Ukrainian women during the Russian…
Forget f**k you motherfu, only one expletive is allowed
Brand owners which like to sail close to the wind by making a play on foul language have been given…
Pretty Young Thing hit for ‘offensive young thing’ image
Online fashion firm Pretty Little Thing has been given a stiff dressing down by the ad watchdog over an “irresponsible…
One Paddy Power ad banned, two cleared in ASA run-in
Betting firm Paddy Power has had yet another encounter with the ad watchdog over three separate ads, although the one-time enfant…
Firms fingered for targeting kids with hidden marketing
Brands that target children have been warned not to attempt to hoodwink kids into thinking their ads are editorial content…
Forget sex, Brits find body shaming ads most offensive
Body shaming is now public enemy number one and likely to spark the most complaints about an ad, with nearly…
‘Violent’ Vegan Friendly ad found unfriendly to humans
Vegan Friendly UK, an organisation which promotes animal welfare, has been clubbed by the ad watchdog following a flood of…
April Fool’s prank pushes Bier Company into the slops
Online craft beer subscription service Bier Company’s April Fool’s prank has not only alienated hundreds of its customers, it has…
Most Brits do not trust ‘out of touch’ mega influencers
Brands which are ploughing their money into influencer marketing have been given some food for thought on the back of…