Solskjaer guns down Paddy Power over ‘illegal’ press ad
Paddy Power has been threatened with legal action by Manchester United caretaker boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for using a photo…
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ASA chews out Wrigley’s over ‘sexually suggestive’ ad
Mars-owned brand Wrigley’s Extra has found itself in a sticky mess after being rapped for placing a “distasteful” and “sexually…
Rizla posters are stubbed out for appealing to children
Imperial Tobacco has had its knuckles rapped over two outdoor ads for cigarette paper brand Rizla after the ad watchdog…
‘Sexy schoolgirl’ ad ripped down by the ad watchdog
An Amazon retailer has fallen foul of the ad watchdog over a listing for a ‘sexy schoolgirl’ outfit which has…
CMA forces celebs into flagging up paid endorsements
The Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) has secured formal commitments from 16 celebrities – including Ellie Goulding, Rita Ora and…
Dating site takes a pounding over mobile gaming ads
Adult dating site Lay Matures has been chastised by the ad watchdog for running two racy pop-ups within online gaming…
Branded3 scoops big briefs for cosmetic surgery giant
The Hospital Group – one of the largest UK providers of cosmetic and weight loss surgery – has appointed Branded3…
Sony Pictures sent to ad hell over Insidious horror show
Sony Pictures has been sent to the advertising dungeon for showing trailers for the grizzly horror movie “Insidious: The Last…
Dragon’s Den star is spanked over ‘BMW bum boy’ ad
A car leasing firm, run by a woman who famously told Duncan Bannatyne to “stuff” his proposed £25,000 Dragon’s Den…
Carpet store floored over sozzled, unconscious reveller
A Newcastle upon Tyne carpet retailer has been nailed by the ad watchdog after an ad which the firm insisted…