Govt pledges to get tough on marketing vapes to kids
The Government has vowed to launch a major crackdown on the marketing of vapes to children, with Health Minister Steve…
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Industry faces fresh threat to £22bn gambling adspend
The Government is facing fresh calls to restrict betting advertising with new evidence claiming to show that current practices increase the risk…
Industry calls for action as Liz Truss takes on PM role
The marketing industry has urged new Prime Minister Liz Truss to help businesses through the tough times ahead as well…
Not so special now: Top celebs hit by gambling ad ban
All sports people, celebrities and reality show stars well-known to the under-18s are to be banned from appearing in gambling…
Betting, booze and junk food ads still targeting the kids
The ad watchdog has pledged a “zero tolerance” approach to brand owners who target children with age-restricted ads for betting, booze and…
‘Shocking’ sexual abuse link condemns GambleAware ad
Charity GambleAware’s first ever ad campaign, designed to expose the perils of betting to youngsters, has been branded “shocking and…
Menswear firm gets battered over domestic violence ad
The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day may be “be bold for change” but discount menswear company Man Savings…
CMA fingers social media agency over hidden ads
Social media agencies have been warned that the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) will not tolerate ‘hidden’ ads after finding…
Ripped out heart ad lands Crimestoppers in bother
Crimestoppers has had its collar felt by the ad watchdog over a campaign which attempted to tackle drug-related violence by…
ASA gives ‘tiny little waist’ ad a big thumbs-down
A teleshopping ad for a garment which enables women to squeeze their waists to the size of a small child’s…