‘Fatty’ Xmas is saved (for some) in new TV ad ban delay
The Government has delayed plans to ban TV advertising for products high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) before 9pm…
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New KFC ad sparks protests as gravy gripes hit new high
KFC’s “Believe” brand platform continues to court controversy with the ad watchdog confirming the latest execution for “the Dirty Louisiana”…
ASA AI tool kept tabs on 28m online ads in 12 months
The marketing industry’s record on successful AI adoption might be still up for debate but the advertising watchdog is certainly…
Six Brazilian butt lift ads get slapped down by regulator
Six cosmetic procedure providers have been spanked by the ad watchdog for pressuring customers, exploiting women’s insecurities or trivialising medical…
EE forced to pull the plug on ‘Clocking Off’ ad campaign
A major EE ad campaign, designed to show how its Wi-Fi 7 Smart Hub Pro and Smart WiFi Pro can…
KFC ‘All Hail the Gravy’ sparks mass complaints to ASA
The Advertising Standards Authority has confirmed it has received almost 600 complaints about KFC’s new ad campaign, with some viewers…
Adland in dock over portrayal of just about everyone
The advertising industry is facing a growing backlash over the depiction of nearly every single demographic, including generation, gender, ethnicity,…
EDF forced to pull plug on ‘zero bill’ solar electricity ad
Energy giant EDF has been forced to ditch a radio campaign which suggested that by signing up to its solar…
Next whacked by watchdog for ‘unhealthily thin’ model
High street retailer Next has been battered by the ad watchdog for featuring an “unhealthily thin” model on its website, dismissing the…
ASA throws out Sainsbury’s complaint over Clubcard ad
Sainsbury’s has failed in an attempt to force Tesco to pull an ad which featured the line “Clubcard gives you…