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...
11 Mar, 2024 ASA rulings summary, 6 March 2024 - pant posing, #ad reminders and battery strife By Georgina Doukanaris Alex Lowe Petros Nafpliotis This week we discuss: pant posing problems; how you can BPerfect with #ad; and electric charging confusion. BPerfect in following the...
01 Mar, 2024 ASA rulings summary, 28 February 2024 - assuaging alcohol, 'rustic' bread and unfair competitions By Georgina Doukanaris Alex Lowe Petros Nafpliotis This week we discuss: irresponsible alcohol claims; how the ASA will assess terms such as ‘artisanal-inspired’ and ‘rustic’; and provide...
27 Feb, 2024 ASA rulings summary, 21 February 2024 - Important green claims, ADHD apps, and attention-grabbing OnlyFans ads By Alex Lowe Hannah Potter Anna Chliara Simran Bal Bridie Barton +2 more... Show less This week we discuss a green claim with a thumbs up from the ASA, apps which purport to give an ADHD diagnosis, and a traffic-stopping...
13 Apr, 2023 7 things brands should know about 'de-influencers' By Alex Lowe Claire Sng $21.1 Billion. That is the predicted value of the Influencer Marketing Industry in 2023 according to The Influencer Marketing Benchmark...
16 Mar, 2023 As global obesity rates continue to rise, what next for UK unhealthy food advertising regulation? By John Wilks Claire Sng Thomas Foley Back in 2018, the UK government set a target of halving childhood obesity by 2030. Meanwhile, according to the recent World Obesity Atlas...
05 Jun, 2020 The (almost) final countdown - use of countdown timers by online retailers By Samantha Bradley The ASA has reinforced its position on the use of countdown timers (often deployed to give consumers the impression that a promotional...
28 Apr, 2020 UK industry body announces no more radio and TV ads for gambling operators in lockdown - but will it be enough? By Samantha Bradley The UK's largest betting and gaming operators have agreed to the voluntary removal of all TV and radio game advertising for six weeks in...
25 Mar, 2020 Brushing up on UK developments in advertising law and regulation By Claire Sng The ASA's and CAP's offices are closed, but regulation of adverts has not stopped. For anyone with some time to spare who would like to...
11 Jun, 2019 New Edition of Global Prize Promotions Guide Released By John Wilks The fourth edition of DLA Piper's popular guide to Prize Promotions Around the World is now available here. Fully updated, four new...
24 May, 2019 WillHill Football Ad Falls Foul of UK Advertising Rules By John Wilks In a recent ruling, the UK's Advertising Standards Authority has taken a tough stance against gambling promotions featuring young people....