A story post and a post on influencers Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury’s ‘@mollymaison’ Instagram account has breached ASA and CAP code.
Zapp ad banned for suggesting that alcohol has ‘therapeutic qualities’
An ad for Zapp has been banned by the ASA for suggesting that alcohol has therapeutic qualities and that it can change a person’s mood.
Myleene Klass Instagram ad banned for failing to Klass it as a marketing communication
Myleene Klass has had an Instagram ad banned by the ASA for failing to ensure that the post was ‘identifiable’ as a marketing communication.
Ministry of Justice ad banned for ‘negative stereotype’ of white prison officer and black inmate
The ASA has banned an ad for the Ministry of Justice ‘Prison Jobs’ scheme that featured an image of a white prison officer talking to a black inmate.
Brew York craft-beer has ad banned for encouraging drinking at breakfast
Craft brewery Brew York has had a Twitter ad banned by the ASA for encouraging consumers to drink at breakfast and for making health claims.
Ad regulator investigates whether telecom ads should mention mid-contract price rises
CAP is investigating whether information about mid-contract price hikes should be clearly stated in telecoms ads to avoid misleading consumers.
Heineken has two ads investigated for appealing to minors
The ASA has investigated two Heineken ads after complaints were made that the promotions may have appealed to people under the age of 18.
Ellie Goulding-owned drinks brand sees its ads banned by ASA for inaccurate health claims
The ASA has banned a series of ads posted by Ellie Goulding-owned Served Drinks, which were found to contain several inaccurate health claims.
Paddy Power ad banned for promoting ‘socially irresponsible’ gambling
Paddy Power has had one of its TV and VOD ads banned by the ASA for encouraging socially irresponsible gambling behaviour.
April Fool’s gone wrong: Bier Company misleads mailers with ‘free beer for life’ claim
The ASA has banned two Bier Company ads for misleading people with a false April Fool’s ‘FREE BEER FOR LIFE’ promotion.