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…
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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…
Not so amazing George Clarke Scottish Power ad banned
Scottish Power has been forced to pull the plug on a TV ad featuring architect and TV presenter George Clarke…
Slogan’s run: Brits vote for most enduring ad straplines
Advertising slogans may come and go – and even return long after being scrapped – but many are more than…
Brits’ trust in advertising bounces back from 2022 nadir
British consumers’ trust in advertising is on the rise again, up from 36% to 39% over the past 12 months…
CAP battered over delay in guidance for junk food ads
The advertising and marketing industry has been engulfed in a fresh row over the new restrictions on ads for so-called…
Islamic fintech ‘burning cash’ ads get torched by ASA
A London-based Islamic fintech start-up has been hung out to dry by the ad watchdog after branding a Transport for…
ASA bans ‘offensive’ Jaded London ‘show of strength’ ad
Fashion retailer Jaded London has been whacked by the ad watchdog over two Instagram posts promoting a shoe brand that…
Fern Brady tour ad crucified for mocking Christianity
Scottish comedian Fern Brady has had the smile wiped off her face by the ad watchdog over an online ad…