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  • ASA calls for feedback on draft Advertising Standards Code
  • ASA releases Annual Report 2025
  • HFSS ban fuels the culture wars via new ASA rulings

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stoppress.co.nz /1 month ago

ASA calls for feedback on draft Advertising Standards Code

The Advertising Standards Authority has launched public consultation on the Advertising Standards Code Review. The post ASA calls for feedback on draft Advertising Standards Code a...

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stoppress.co.nz /3 weeks ago

ASA releases Annual Report 2025

ASA's Annual Report for 2025 ensures advertising regulation in New Zealand remains effective and consistent across media platforms. The post ASA releases Annual Report 2025 appeare...

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moreaboutadvertising.com /1 month ago

HFSS ban fuels the culture wars via new ASA rulings

Somebody (or some bot) is policing the ban on less healthy food with an astounding diligence. There was a single complaint to the Advertising Standards Authority against each of fo...

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campaignlive.co.uk /1 month ago

ASA bans first ads based on less-healthy food rules

Two ads for Lidl and Iceland were banned, while ads for On The Beach and German Doner Kebab were found to be compliant.

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bmmagazine.co.uk /2 weeks ago

ASA bans British beef and milk adverts after Packham complaint over carbon claims

The ASA has banned AHDB beef and milk adverts after Chris Packham complained the carbon footprint claims misled consumers. What it means for UK food sector marketing. Read more: A...

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bbc.com /1 week ago

Adverts for DNA self-swab kits banned as misleading

The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled Enough's online posts contained unproven claims.

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bmmagazine.co.uk /1 week ago

ASA rebukes John Lewis, Boots and Debenhams over inflated Black Friday discounts

The ASA has ruled Black Friday adverts from John Lewis, Boots and Debenhams misled shoppers by exaggerating savings, in its latest AI-led pricing crackdown. Read more: ASA rebukes...

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thespiritsbusiness.com /1 month ago

ASA bans Sazerac’s Fireball ad for promoting doubles

The UK’s advertising watchdog has banned a bus poster for Sazerac’s Fireball whisky liqueur over its link to excessive drinking The post ASA bans Sazerac’s Fireball ad for promotin...

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theguardian.com /1 month ago

Lidl and Iceland ads are first banned under new UK junk food rules

ASA rules ads on Instagram and Daily Mail website broke ban on promoting items high in fat, salt and sugarLidl and Iceland have become the first companies to have ads banned after...

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walesonline.co.uk /1 month ago

Weight loss jab alert as ban decision made

The Advertising Standards Authority has made a ruling

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bristolpost.co.uk /1 month ago

Weight loss jab alert as ban decision made

The Advertising Standards Authority has made a ruling

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jewelleryfocus.co.uk /2 weeks ago

ASA upholds complaints over misleading Linjer lab-grown diamond ads

Regulator rules that Linjer failed to clarify synthetic nature of gemstones in Google advertisements

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news.worldcasinodirectory.com /1 month ago

ASA Bans Gecko Play Ad Over Gambling Joke Concerns

The UK’s advertising regulator has ruled against a social media promotion by Skill On Net, determining that a humorous gambling-themed advert breached established standards and ris...

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campaignlive.co.uk /3 weeks ago

100 years of the AA: what we should take into the next century

Chief executive Stephen Woodford writes on the day of the Advertising Association's centenary celebrations.

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irishtimes.com /3 days ago

Complaints upheld against ‘exaggerated’ Botox ads and ‘misleading’ posts by influencer Niamh de Brún

Niamh de Brún, Electric Ireland and several cosmetic clinics reprimanded by Advertising Standards Authority

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jdsupra.com /3 weeks ago

AA and BSM Driving Schools: CMA Flexes New Consumer Protection Powers

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) concluded that two nationwide driving school providers, AA and BSM, advertised driving lesson prices not reflective of the true cost....

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order-order.com /1 month ago

Croissants Banned, Kebabs Cleared in Labour’s Pointless Junk Food Ad Ban

The first rulings under Labour’s junk food ad ban are in. A Lidl Instagram post featuring croissants and cheese pretzels has been banned. An ad for German Doner Kebab featuring an...

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regulationtomorrow.com /3 days ago

FCA review of financial promotion approvers finds some firms need to raise standards

On 27 May 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published its findings following a review which assessed ten authorised firms that approve financial promotions for businesses...

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dailymail.com /2 weeks ago

Adverts encouraging people to back British farmers by buying beef and milk are banned after eco campaigner Chris Packham...

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board's 'Let's Eat Balanced' campaign claimed the produce had a lower carbon footprint than other countries.

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campaignlive.co.uk /1 month ago

Media Smart and AA roll out pre-local elections revamp of political ads awareness drive

Advertising Association and Media Smart seek to educate first-time voters.

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stuff.co.nz /3 weeks ago

BSA rules on Scotty Stevenson’s ‘deleting a bunch of tins’ comment

A broadcasting watchdog has ruled on whether live cricket commentary promoted irresponsible drinking after fans were shown celebrating on the bank.

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am-online.com /1 month ago

FCA bans misleading motor finance ads by claims company

The FCA has banned misleading motor finance adverts by a claims firm and warned consumers about unauthorised endorsements and unclear fees.

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moreaboutadvertising.com /1 month ago

FTC ruling leaves advertisers in the dark over brand safety

Publicis, WPP and Dentsu among other agencies have had to backtrack on brand safety practices following a decision by the the US Federal Trade Commission that alleged they colluded...

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campaignlive.co.uk /1 month ago

Wise TV ads by Ace of Hearts dramatise unwise banking

The films follow an out-of-home campaign, which launched earlier this month.

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