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…
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‘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…
2015 Review of the Year: charities’ annus horribilis
It’s fair to say that 2015 has been such a tough year for charities that even the term annus horribilis…
Distasteful building supply firm ad given thumbs up
Builders merchants are not exactly known for their subtle advertising but a campaign for T Brewer & Co which featured…
No cover-up for The Sun as ASA clears cleavage ads
News UK has avoided a ban on three ads which promoted The Sun’s Cleavage Week, despite a complaint from campaign…