“More than 500 viewers who complained that a television advert showing a ghost-like girl was ‘distressing’ have had their complaints rejected.”
BBC News, 21st December 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“The advertising watchdog is to launch an investigation into an ad campaign by Ryanair featuring a scantily-clad flight attendant after complaints that it made it cabin crew look like ‘glamour models’.”
The Guardian, 13th December 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“A report into the death of a prisoner has suggested he was moved from a jail – where he felt safe – because an inspection was due to take place.”
BBC News, 10th December 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“The advertising watchdog has banned a poster campaign for cosmetic surgery that featured a woman in a skimpy top in posters designed to look like the cover of a glossy women’s magazine, after deciding it trivialised breast augmentation and would be seen by young girls.”
The Guardian, 7th December 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“The Advertising Standards Authority has banned a poster for horror sequel Final Destination 5 for being too violent.”
BBC News, 7th December 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Groupon is in trouble with regulators again after a promotion for breast enhancement failed to deliver the boost promised, and a discount deal on an Ocado product which never existed.”
The Guardian, 7th December 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Newspapers are to likely to come under the auspices of a new regulatory body that is ‘better at enforcing standards of accuracy’ than the Press Complaints Commission, according to culture secretary Jeremy Hunt.”
The Guardian, 29th November 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“An internet ad campaign for Lynx deodorant, featuring model and reality TV star Lucy Pinder in a series of provocative poses, has been banned for a range of offences including objectifying women.”
The Guardian, 23rd November 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“A promotion email from Groupon offering discounted cosmetic surgery, including breast enlargement, has been banned for “pressuring” consumers into hurriedly making potentially life-changing decisions in just a few hours.”
The Guardian, 23rd November 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“A Prada ad campaign featuring 14-year-old actor Hailee Steinfeld, star of the Coen brothers film True Grit, in a potentially life-threatening situation has been banned by the advertising regulator.”
The Guardian, 23rd November 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Two wannabe adult film stars who failed to get work after responding to a job ad seeking new talent have lodged a complaint with the advertising watchdog to find out why they were rejected.”
The Guardian, 16th November 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Ad watchdog dismisses complaint that dog treats lasted less than a minute despite maker admitting its claims were ‘puffery’.”
The Guardian, 16th November 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“The government is making it more difficult for the public to challenge decisions made by the state, the official watchdog for complaints has warned.”
The Guardian, 21st October 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“The Office of Fair Trading is to investigate whether UK holidaymakers are paying too much for foreign currency following a super-complaint by a consumer watchdog.”
The Guardian, September 21st 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“The press watchdog has upheld a complaint from Louise Mensch about three New Statesman articles that claimed the Conservative MP ‘identifies closely’ with the Tea Party politician Sarah Palin.”
The Guardian, 20th September 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Parliamentary ombudsman orders department to pay family who were repeatedly refused compensation for their ordeal.”
The Guardian, 14th September 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned Tesco from re-broadcasting a television advert that appeared to show pigs roaming freely in a field following complaints by viewers.”
Daily Telegraph, 14th September 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“The UK’s advertising watchdog has resolved more than 50 cases involving discount voucher adverts since March, the watchdog has said.”
OUT-LAW.com, 30th August 2011
Source: www.out-law.com
“Ofcom has launched a one-year pilot during which broadcasters can make on-air references to any website where the audience can access paid-for applications in order to participate in voting or competitions.”
OUT-LAW.com, 24th August 2011
Source: www.out-law.com
“By his own admission, the Mastermind appearance was not Simon Curtis’s finest hour.”
Daily Telegraph, 23rd August 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
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