Persil advert banned for misleading green claims – BBC News
‘Unilever’s advert for one of its laundry detergents, Persil, has been banned for being misleading about its environmental benefits.’
BBC News, 31st August 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: advertising
Gambling review delay lets Premier League football clubs strike sponsorship deals – The Guardian
‘Campaigners are outraged that the stalled white paper has allowed three top English sides to sign new front-of-shirt agreements.’
The Guardian, 14th August 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Irresponsible’ gambling ads from two operators banned by watchdog – The Independent
‘An “irresponsible” ad for bookmakers Coral featuring excited spectators at a horse race accompanied by a dramatic soundtrack has been banned over the risk it could pressure those struggling with gambling addiction.’
The Independent, 3rd August 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Eco-friendly coffin claims banned by advertising watchdog – BBC News
‘Two funeral providers have been banned from repeating claims about eco-friendly funeral packages by the UK’s advertising watchdog.’
BBC News, 3rd August 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Samsung did not break rules over woman running at 2am advert – BBC News
‘A Samsung ad criticised for showing a woman running alone at 02:00 has been cleared by the advertising watchdog.’
BBC News, 20th July 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Molly-Mae Hague Instagram post banned over lack of ad disclosure – The Independent
‘An Instagram post by influencer Molly-Mae Hague advertising a PrettyLittleThing dress has been banned after she failed to include any indication that it was an ad.’
The Independent, 13th July 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Paddy Power ad ban for gambling taking priority – BBC News
‘An advert for betting firm Paddy Power has been banned for encouraging repetitive gambling, by showing it taking priority over family.’
BBC News, 14th June 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Adverts claiming plastic grass is eco-friendly are not allowed, says ASA – The Guardian
‘Adverts claiming plastic grass is “eco-friendly” and “purifies” the atmosphere must be removed after the Advertising Standards Authority upheld complaints of greenwashing.’
The Guardian, 8 June 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
UK watchdog bans vegan TV ad for showing violence towards animals – The Guardian
‘The advertising watchdog has banned a TV ad for Vegan Friendly UK after receiving complaints about graphic violence towards animals.’
The Guardian, 8th June 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Kellogg’s launches legal challenge against new Government food rules – The Independent
‘Kellogg’s is mounting a legal challenge against new Government rules that would stop some of the company’s cereals being prominently displayed in food stores.’
The Independent, 27th April 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Leeds burger van’s Madeleine McCann posts ruled offensive – BBC News
‘Adverts by a takeaway firm featuring Madeleine McCann were likely to cause distress and offence, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled.’
BBC News, 20th April 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Two Lidl ads banned over ‘misleading’ Tesco price comparison – The Guardian
‘Two Lidl adverts claiming shoppers could make big savings compared with Tesco have been banned after a complaint from the rival discounter Aldi.’
The Guardian, 6th April 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
New rules on gambling adverts ban celebrities and sports stars – BBC News
‘Footballers, celebrities and social media influencers will be banned from gambling adverts under new rules.’
BBC News, 5th April 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Internet scams to be included in UK online safety bill – The Guardian
‘Measures to protect people from internet scams will now be included in proposed online safety laws, the government has said.’
The Guardian, 8th March 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Watchdog clears legal app over using ‘shyster’ in TV advert – Legal Futures
‘The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has rejected a complaint about a TV advert for legal support app Legal Utopia using the word “shyster”.’
Legal Futures, 23rd February 2022
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘Sex for rent’ ads to be banned in Online Safety Bill – BBC News
‘Social media firms who allow “sex for rent” adverts will face prosecution under planned new laws.’
BBC News, 18th February 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Boohoo ad banned by regulator for objectifying women – BBC News
‘An T-shirt advert for fashion retailer Boohoo has been banned after the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) received a complaint the images objectified and sexualised women.’
BBC News, 16th February 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Competition watchdog accepts Google’s privacy changes – The Independent
‘The competition watchdog has accepted proposed changes made by Google to the way it uses customer data.’
The Independent, 11th February 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Oatly ads banned by UK watchdog over ‘misleading’ green claims – The Guardian
‘The UK advertising watchdog has banned a high-profile marketing campaign by Swedish alt-milk brand Oatly after ruling its green claims were misleading.’
The Guardian, 26th January 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Treasury plans crackdown on ‘misleading’ cryptocurrency ads – The Guardian
‘The government has unveiled plans to crack down on misleading cryptocurrency ads by making them subject to the same regulations as marketing for other financial products such as shares and insurance.’
The Guardian, 18th January 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
