Celebrity craze: ASA reveals what captivates young audiences in ads
ASA research highlights the importance of understanding youth engagement with celebrities to better protect children from gambling ads. Millie Bird reports.
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Advertising codes updated: how the DMCCA has impacted the advertising codes
CAP and BCAP codes have been amended following the UCPs provisions in the DMCCA coming into force on 6 April 2025. Josephine O’Dowd reports.
What’s next for body image in advertising: unhealthy body image prompts ASA ruling
The ASA considered the model appearing in the ad for denim leggings to look unhealthily thin due to her pose, camera angle and styling, which strongly emphasised the slimness of the model’s legs.
ASA unwraps High Seat’s misleading festive delivery guarantee
High Seat Ltd, a furniture retailer, posted advertisements on their website, in two emails and in a leaflet.
Something smells off: ASA ruling on misleading perfume prices
The ASA has considered whether a price claim on a perfume sample was misleading and the use of a “from” price. Aisling Farley reports.
ASA delivers its top tips to marketers of age-restricted ads
The ASA has given its top tips on how to ensure children are not exposed to age-restricted ads. Melissa Woodfield reports.
Keeping track: the ICO's regulation of online advertising tracking
The article explores the ICO’s 2025 online tracking strategy. Tamara Quinn and Anna Matsiienko report.
ASA’s crackdown on misleading investment ads
ASA grounds Wizz Air’s green claim
Currency Wave’s ad waved away by ASA
Ringing in the changes: updated guidance on presenting mid-contract price rises in telecoms ads
National Cyber Security Centre issues malvertising guidance: what brands should expect from digital advertising partners
