UK government plans to stub out underage smoking and vaping
UK government has published its response to its “Creating a smokefree generation and tackling youth vaping” consultation, new legislation to follow. Greg Barton and Samantha Rooney report
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Gambling sponsorship of sport: where are we now and what’s coming?
Changes are on the horizon for gambling sponsorship of sport. Ben Nicholson reports.
Unlucky for some: ASA rules against two bingo ads deemed to breach gambling rules relating to children
The ASA has ruled against two gambling operators, whose adverts breached the rules against appeal to children and the inclusion of individuals who appear under 25. Ben Nicholson and Alex Lowe report.
Motion’s calendar app: time for more care on medical claims
ASA continues to take a strict approach to medical claims and marketing which discourages essential medical treatment. Katrina Anderson, Stefanie Lo and Anna Matsiienko report.
Sleepwalking on ad transparency: ASA’s wake-up call to Emma Mattress
The ASA has ruled against Emma Mattress for not making clear the commercial intent of its ads. Rebecca Heptonstall reports.
Whopper ruling for HFSS ads via email marketing
ASA ruling on ‘reasonable steps’ to avoid targeting HFSS products to under 16s. Katrina Anderson, Stefanie Lo and Charlie Hennig report.
County cricket club’s latest craze
Essex County Cricket Club’s cryptoasset post sparks ASA scrutiny. TK Spiff reports.
Team RH not deemed a subscription team player
ASA deems Team RH’s subscription ad misleading as it fails to make clear the minimum subscription period Gabby Thornton reports.
Calvin Klein’s controversial ads: offensiveness and inappropriateness uncovered
The ASA rules on Calvin Klein’s controversial advertising campaign. Rhiana Mandair reports.
“As low as” price claims under ASA scrutiny
The ASA finds price claims made by an online retailer of medical products to be misleading. Anna Matsiienko reports.
The Neville is in the details: Sky Bet gambling ad deemed to overlap with ‘strong appeal’ to under 18s rules
If only O2HyperHealth were “hyper-aware” of the importance of seeking medical supervision
