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…
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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…
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…