The ASA has been forced into a rather embarrassing U-turn this week as it reversed its decision to censor a Calvin Klein poster featuring FKA Twigs.
Ford ‘zero emissions’ ad gets past ASA greenwash clampdown
The ASA (Advertising Standards Authority) has ruled that a paid-for Ford advert which featured the words “New All-Electric Explorer — redefining adventure. The ultimate all-electric SUV is here” was not…
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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.
ASA bans Temu ‘sexually graphic’ child adverts
Five adverts from Chinese online marketplace Temu have been banned in the UK for ‘sexually graphic’ ads depicting a child.
Sky Bet’s Gary Neville gambling ad banned for ‘appealing to kids’
The ASA has banned a gambling Sky Bet ad featuring former footballer Gary Neville for “being likely to be of strong appeal to under-18s”.
Red card: How ASA gambling ad restrictions are holding up one year on
How the ASA has kept its focus on under-18s as it banned gambling ads which hold ‘strong appeal’ to an underage audience.
ASA bans Turkish clinics for deceptive cosmetic surgery ads
The ASA has banned four Turkish clinics for a total of five paid-for Facebook ads for ‘irresponsible’ and ‘unsubstantiated’ marketing.
Jaguar Land Rover ad banned for ‘irresponsible’ focus on speed
The ASA has banned a promotional tweet by Land Rover calling it ‘irresponsible’ for solely focusing on a vehicle’s speed and acceleration.
ASA bans ‘exploitative’ Turkish cosmetic surgery ads
The ASA has banned three Turkish clinics advertising ‘exploitative’ adverts promoting ‘trivialised’ yet permanent invasive surgical procedures.