ASA addresses fine line between ads featuring (un)healthy body image
The ASA investigates M&S clothing ads, drawing distinction between ads when a model was considered unhealthy thin and not.
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Cut the waffle: no unauthorised food health claims and no HCP endorsements
CAP reiterates that health claims for foods are only permitted if they are authorised, with recent ASA rulings underscoring the point.
A question of timing: ASA rules against Huusk's scheduling
The ASA rules on irresponsibly scheduled ads where they may be appealing to children. Melissa Woodfield reports.
Henry's Boots gets the boot
The ASA has ruled against Henry’s Boots’ use of AI-generated ads which were held to be misleading. Josephine O’Dowd reports.
ASA studies in-app ads that harmfully objectify women
ASA publishes report on in-app ads that harmfully objectify women, which finds that ads for apps that allow sexual content may, in reflecting the sexual nature of the apps, be at particular risk of breaching the rules around offence and harm. Daisy Dowding reports.
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.
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.
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.
Four the record: ISBA & IMTB’s Influencer Marketing Code hits version 4
KeyForHer food supplements: key reminders for claims targeted at those experiencing menopause
ASA rules against a food supplement manufacturer’s exaggerated re-wording of an authorised claim, Stefanie Lo reports.
Sidemen slip-up: stars found failing to properly disclose an ad
The ASA highlights the importance of #ad disclosures in video content, and a useful tip on making use of age-restriction measures when advertising restricted products. Melissa Woodfield reports.
ASA rules against unclear promotions
