Warehouse ad showed unhealthily thin model, ASA finds – BBC News
‘Fashion retailer Warehouse has been told an image on its website made a model “appear unhealthily thin”.’
BBC News, 21st June 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: advertising
FCA proposes tougher rules for cryptoasset marketing – OUT-LAW.com
‘The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has set out new rules on how cryptoasset firms can advertise their products, including a cooling-off period for first time investors.’
OUT-LAW.com, 15th June 2023
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Anglian Water ad banned by regulator over pollution record – The Guardian
‘An ad campaign by Anglian Water extolling how it cleans water by creating wildlife-friendly wetlands has been banned for not telling consumers about its history of releasing sewage into the environment.’
The Guardian, 13th June 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Crypto ads will need to carry risk warnings under new UK rules – The Guardian
‘Crypto firms must warn customers they should not expect protection if their investment goes wrong and introduce a “cooling off” period for first-time investors, under new rules imposed by the UK financial watchdog.’
The Guardian, 8th June 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Watchdog bans Shell’s ‘misleading’ low-carbon ads – The Independent
‘Shell omitted any mention that oil and gas continued to make up the “vast majority” of its business, the Advertising Standards Authority said.’
The Independent, 6th June 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Watchdog bans alcohol ads featuring rapper ArrDee – The Independent
‘Ads for alcohol brand Litty Liquor have been banned for featuring the under-25-year-old rapper ArrDee and encouraging excessive and irresponsible drinking.’
The Independent, 31st May 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Ad watchdog takes action against tax repayment agents – The Independent
‘Ads for three tax agents have been banned for exaggerating refunds, being unclear about fees and failing to mention that clients were signing over rights to a cut of potential repayments from previous years.’
The Independent, 30th May 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Adverts claiming products are carbon neutral by using offsetting face UK ban – The Guardian
‘Adverts that claim products are carbon neutral using offsets are to be banned by the UK’s advertising watchdog unless companies can prove they really work, the Guardian can reveal, as Gucci becomes the latest company to struggle with a high-profile environmental commitment based on offsetting.’
The Guardian, 15th May 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Ultrasounds adverts banned for misleading parents about ability to reassure – The Independent
‘Adverts for ultrasound services have been banned for misrepresenting the extent to which scans can provide reassurance about the wellbeing of an unborn baby.’
The Independent, 3rd May 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
BetVictor ad banned for featuring footballers popular with under-18s – The Independent
‘An ad for gambling firm BetVictor has been banned for featuring two footballers popular with under 18-year-olds.’
The Independent, 19th April 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
UK advertising watchdog to probe ‘free trial’ subscription traps – OUT-LAW.com
‘Businesses using “free trial” ads to engage consumers for their subscription services have been urged to review their online marketing content, as the UK’s Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) has set out its plan to target non-compliant trials and other promotional subscription offers in upcoming enforcement action.’
OUT-LAW.com, 13th April 2023
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Premier League clubs ban gambling sponsors on front of shirts from 2026-27 – The Guardian
‘A groundbreaking agreement under which Premier League clubs have banned match-day front-of-shirt sponsorship deals with gambling companies from the summer of 2026 has provoked mixed reactions.’
The Guardian, 13th April 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Etihad adverts banned over ‘misleading’ environmental claims – The Independent
‘Adverts for Etihad have been banned for making exaggerated claims about the airline’s efforts to achieve “sustainable aviation”.’
The Independent, 12th April 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Research Briefing: Prohibition of tobacco displays in shops – House of Commons Library
‘This briefing considers the scope and extent of the prohibition of tobacco displays in shops and the treatment of specialist tobacconists. It also considers recent calls for tighter regulation of the display of vaping products (e-cigarettes and e-liquids) in shops of all sizes to protect children and young people.’
House of Commons Library, 20th March 2023
Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Dawn French ad cleared by watchdog after title of show draws complaints – The Guardian
‘An ad that read “Dawn French is a Huge Twat” – the title of her live show – has been cleared by the advertising watchdog after complaints it was offensive.’
The Guardian, 15th March 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Huel adverts banned in UK for claiming shakes could help cut food bills – The Guardian
‘Huel adverts that claimed its meal replacement shakes could help consumers save money during the cost of living crisis have been banned after the advertising watchdog ruled they were misleading and irresponsible.’
The Guardian, 15th February 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
ASA rulings show that gambling brands can still utilise sports personalities – OUT-LAW.com
‘The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has determined that two gambling adverts featuring a pair of former England international footballers were not likely to appeal to under-18s.’
OUT-LAW.com, 14th February 2023
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Harold Shipman ad trivialised murders, says advertising watchdog – BBC News
‘A life insurance advert featuring serial killer Harold Shipman “trivialised” his murders and was distressing to victims’ families, the advertising watchdog said.’
BBC News, 15th February 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Illegal vapes are biggest threat on High Street, say Trading Standards – BBC News
‘Shops selling illegal vapes and the sale of vaping products to children are the top threats on the UK’s High Streets, according to Trading Standards officials.’
BBC News, 19th January 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
BrewDog boss pays almost £500k to unhappy ‘solid gold’ beer can winners – The Guardian
‘The chief executive of BrewDog has paid out almost £500,000 from his own pocket to winners of a bungled “solid gold” beer can promotion which he has admitted made the controversial brewer look “dishonest and disingenuous”.’
The Guardian, 9th January 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
