The ASA finds an ad for shoes irresponsible and likely to cause serious and widespread offence on the grounds that it condoned and encouraged drug use by including syringe, pill emojis, language mimicking medical advice and a reference to side effects.
The ASA, MHRA and GPhC issue a reminder to advertisers on the rules around promoting weight-loss prescription-only medicines. Melissa Woodfield reports.
The minister for public health, Ashley Dalton MP, confirms the government’s view that pure brand advertising is not in scope of the incoming advertising restrictions on less healthy foods, Gregory Barton reports.
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.
High Seat Ltd, a furniture retailer, posted advertisements on their website, in two emails and in a leaflet.
The article explores the ICO’s 2025 online tracking strategy. Tamara Quinn and Anna Matsiienko report.
The CMA publishes final advice for marketing green heating and insulation products, Emily Addleman reports.
The ASA has reported on its increasing use of artificial intelligence in regulation of UK online advertising, Emily Addleman reports.
AI is playing a key role in combatting non-compliant ads for the ASA, Bryana Daniels reports.
CAP has announced new rules and guidance on the advertising of alcohol alternative products. Gregory Barton reports.
The EDPB responds to European Commission’s pledge initiative to simplify advertising and cookie choices, Melissa Woodfield reports.
