‘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…
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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…
Brands face legal action in ASA influencer crackdown
The ad watchdog has warned brands which jump into bed with “high-risk” influencers they face legal action in a new…
Alibaba gets double slap over ad featuring underage girl
Alibaba Group, one of the world’s largest online shopping platforms, has received a double slap from the ad watchdog, firstly…
Gimp poster for sex toy store spanked by ad watchdog
Online sex toy store Get Hard has been whacked by the ad watchdog over an outdoor poster campaign – featuring a…
Adidas boobs as ‘explicit’ sports bra ads get the push
Adidas has been spanked by the ad watchdog over a “gratuitous” campaign which exposed the bare breasts of 20 women…
Equestrian site slagged off for Slut Mix ‘advertisement’
A Hampshire equestrian company has been given a whipping by the ad watchdog after ruling that a product listing for…
Burger firm flayed for crass Maddie McCann promotion
A Leeds-based burger company has been castigated for a social media campaign which used images of missing Madeleine McCann and…
Ad offering ‘Black Friday boob job’ flattened by ASA
Cosmetic surgery provider Transform Medical Group – which operates under the strapline “Go Beyond Beautiful” – has been battered for…