19 Dec, 2024 ASA Rulings Summary, 20-27 November 2024 - green turbulence, the Virgin Mary and the ASA's gold standard By Alexia Meade Filip Badina Emma Heron Hannah Potter +1 more... Show less In the last two weeks we have seen the ASA: (i) remind advertisers of the rules surrounding comparative green claims; (ii) rule against...
07 Oct, 2024 ASA Rulings summary, 11-25 September 2024 - nasty prize promotions, the issue with affiliate links, gambling grief and age restrictions By Hannah Potter Emma Heron Alexia Meade Filip Badina +1 more... Show less In the last few weeks, we have seen the ASA: (i) issue further warnings against unclear prize promotions (ii) crack down on influencer...
10 Sep, 2024 ASA rulings summary, 28 August – 4 September 2024 – dangerous driving, curious conundrums and crying babies By Hannah Potter Alexia Meade Filip Badina In the past two weeks, we have seen the ASA: (i) remind businesses to be conscious of road safety when using motor vehicles in ads; (ii)...
28 Aug, 2024 No cheat-codes needed – Videogame Advertising Guide By Petros Nafpliotis Alex Lowe Video games are not just about fun, the global gaming market is estimated to be worth USD $217.06 billion (for perspective, the music...
21 Aug, 2024 ASA ruling summary, 14 August 2024 - dragons in the firing line, old-age rap fans and no such thing as free WIFI By Alex Lowe Hannah Potter Georgina Doukanaris Petros Nafpliotis +1 more... Show less This week the ASA have reminded businesses the rules around: (i) “free” product claims; (ii) disclosing where investors in/directors of...
21 Aug, 2024 "Stay on Target" - What all advertisers need to know about targeting on social media By Alex Lowe Your creative team have just worked on a fantastic new campaign and your digital team can't wait to share the assets on social media. Of...
12 Aug, 2024 ASA rulings summary, July 2024 - are ads expected in paid streaming subscriptions? Gambling ad allowed near(ish) to school and misleading images By Hannah Potter Georgina Doukanaris Alexander Ioannides This month the ASA has made some helpful rulings around (a) whether streaming services need to disclose the presence of paid ads up front...
22 Jul, 2024 ASA rulings summary, June/ July 2024 - TikTok trends go wrong, number one claims and nobody is getting a starter By Hannah Potter Petros Nafpliotis Amneek Thiara Georgina Doukanaris Natalie Shallal Angelica Pediconi +3 more... Show less This month the ASA has provided a reminder that (i) encouraging excessive drinking is no laughing matter; (ii) number 1 claims must be...
06 Jun, 2024 ASA rulings summary, 22 May - how to navigate ads post-administration; #myownbrand; and violent video games By Hannah Potter Alex Lowe Georgina Doukanaris Petros Nafpliotis Amneek Thiara +2 more... Show less This week we see the ASA: (i) remind businesses to be cautious around claims made which relate to a business before it was taken in to...
09 May, 2024 ASA rulings summary, 1 May - celebrity appeal, how to avoid overstatement in your copy and staying on the right side of trade information By Alex Lowe Hannah Potter Georgina Doukanaris Amneek Thiara +1 more... Show less In this week's rulings, the ASA (who are always watching) assess the appeal of a former Big Brother presenter to under-18s, admonish an...
02 May, 2024 ASA rulings summary, 24 April 2024 - teeth whitening, botox and menopause claims By Hannah Potter Alex Lowe Georgina Doukanaris Amneek Thiara +1 more... Show less This week we see the ASA take on the beauty industry by upholding challenges against misleading claims for teeth whitening products and...
25 Apr, 2024 ASA rulings summary, 17 April 2024 - no such thing as a free lunch & medical ads Flarin up By Alex Lowe Hannah Potter Petros Nafpliotis Amneek Thiara +1 more... Show less This week the ASA have ruled on two misleading claims, one regarding the provision of “complementary food and drinks” on trains and the...
18 Apr, 2024 ASA rulings summary, 10 April - diamond ads must be crystal clear By Georgina Doukanaris Hannah Potter Alex Lowe This week we dive into the ASA’s application of its “average consumer” test through the lens of a recent ruling which concluded that ads...
08 Apr, 2024 ASA rulings summary, 27 March & 3 April - pains in the artificial grass, gender stereotypes fails and closing down bank ads By Alex Lowe Georgina Doukanaris Amneek Thiara Instead of focussing on their Easter chocolate, over the last two weeks the ASA have been: (i) taking more action on misleading green...
25 Mar, 2024 ASA rulings summary, 20 March - thin models, loot boxes and topless butlers By Georgina Doukanaris Amneek Thiara Petros Nafpliotis Alex Lowe Claire Sng John Wilks Ally Clark +4 more... Show less This week we discuss the ASA's rulings on: unhealthily thin models (including how posing may exacerbate the issue); a reminder on...
15 Mar, 2024 ASA rulings summary, 13 March 2024 - getting 'lit'; a dancing cow for old people; and Beast Mode By Alex Lowe Georgina Doukanaris This week we discuss what happens when boozy influencers ‘go rogue’ and what makes a dancing cows and celebrities featured in gambling...