BrewDog issues ‘gold plated’ apology as ASA snarls
BrewDog has issued an uncharacteristic apology over the mistakes it made for the “solid gold” beer can promotion – in…
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Public trust in ads up but it still trails other industries
UK advertising’s image is finally starting to improve – up from its 2015 nadir when 44% of the public said…
‘Meditating’ Salesforce ad swerves offensive complaints
An ad for CRM giant Salesforce, which featured a woman overcoming her noisy working from home environment by levitating off…
Under the influence? Booze giants vow to protect kids
The world’s biggest drinks brands have joined forces with leading agency groups in a global initiative for influencer marketing, designed…
Ad for ‘C-Bomb’ novelty gifts blown up by watchdog
Online novelty goods retailer Banter King has been spanked by the ad watchdog over a paid-for display ad that appeared…
ASA boots out complaints over ‘sexist’ footwear TV ad
Complaints over a TV ad for Strive Footwear which featured an “authoritative and knowledgeable” man and “shallow and frivolous” woman…
Last orders: Call for curbs on £6bn alcohol marketing
The Government is being urged to include alcohol marketing in the new crackdown on advertising so-called junk food, on the…
Animal groups see red as ASA clears pro-farming ads
A marketing campaign which promoted the health benefits of red meat and dairy products – as well as the sustainability…
‘Strong, slim and sexy body’ Powerfit ad gets battered
Anyone looking to shift the “lockdown lard” might want to take ads for the Powerfit from JML with a pinch…
More than 1,100 scam ads reported to ASA since June
The Advertising Standards Authority and the online platforms it oversees are in an “arms race” against scammers, with the regulator…