Odds stacked against Coral ‘Cash Out My Bet’, ASA rules
Coral Interactive’s “Cash Out My Bet” service – which claims to allow sports punters to easily collect their winnings before…
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Santa Alzheimer’s ad cleared despite parental backlash
Alzheimer’s Research UK has escaped censure for a Christmas TV ad which showed that Santa had stopped delivering presents because he…
‘Miracle knickers’ DRTV ad branded a pile of pants
A teleshopping ad promoting “miracle” pants which claimed to transform “muffin tops and overhanging bellies”, into slimmed, toned waists has…
Beanz meanz joke as ASA bans ‘dangerous’ Heinz ad
The Advertising Standards Authority is facing ridicule after outlawing the Heinz Can Song TV ad – in which actors tap…
MPs unite to slag off £15bn direct marketing sector
MPs on both sides of the House of Commons are stepping up their campaign to use the committee stage of…
‘Fat Cheryl’ Diet Chef TV ad gets battered by the ASA
Weight loss company Diet Chef has felt the heavy hand of the advertising law after a TV ad for its…
Junk food lobby goes ape over ad for banana gadget
Proof if it were needed of the fervour of the junk food lobby has emerged once more following a failed attempt…
SSE told it can power on with smart meter mailshot
Utility giant Scottish & Southern Electric has been given the all-clear for a mailshot pushing the company’s roll-out of smart…
Fast-food chain spanked for using sex to flog pizzas
A North-West fast-food chain has been torn off a strip by the ad watchdog for using a scantily-clad model in…
Sainsbury’s Bank shamed for trivial credit card ad
Any agency planning a new campaign for their credit card client beware: make sure you show consumers using the card…