From provocative Müller yoghurts to deceptive cosmetic surgery claims, we round up some of the more memorable ads banned by the ASA in 2023.
The Or launches not-so-scenic screensavers in support of Cop28 and Friends of the Earth
Creative agency TheOr has launched a series of not-so-scenic screensavers to encourage people to switch off their phones.
Data: Top advertising agencies promoted COP28 while holding fossil fuel contracts
Top advertising and PR agencies have been instrumental in promoting the COP28 conference whilst working with fossil fuel companies.
Stealth comms and cultural awareness key to reaching climate change ‘persuadables’
Stealth communications and cultural awareness are crucial inspiring climate action among ‘persuadables’, according to ACT Climate Labs research.
Greenpeace attacks Dove for single-use plastic with shock stunt
Greenpeace have planted a subversive redesign of the iconic Dove branding outside Unilever’s headquarters, slamming the company for its shocking use of single use plastic.
Fold 7 snaps up dynamic duo Dom Moira and Kieron Roe
Fold 7 poaches creative directors Dom Moira and Kieron Roe to bolster its award-winning team.
Google has placed ads on pornographic, compromising and blacklisted sites
Google has run brand adverts on hundreds of questionable sites, including those hosting pornographic, zoophilic and pirated content.
Alton Towers ‘rainy day’ claim banned by ASA
Alton Towers has been told to remove online claims from its website headed ‘Rainy Day Guarantee’, after the ASA said it could be misconstrued.
UKTV launches masterbrand U to bring services together
UKTV has announced the launch of a new masterbrand which brings together its channels and free streaming services under one umbrella.
Toilet photo shoots, social media and Winnie the Pooh – how Who Gives A Crap made its mark
CEO of sustainable toilet paper brand Who Gives A Crap Simon Griffiths discusses deforestation becoming omnichannel and the art of giving a crap.