Under Italian law the unauthorised publication of an image depicting a public figure divorced from its original context and placed in a different context is also a violation of his the person’s right to personal identity, protected by article 2 of the Constitution even in the absence of any harm to his their honour or dignity. Marialaura Boni reports.
Regulators on both sides of the pond are putting the heat on brands and influencers who breach transparency rules. Jude King reports.
A seemingly objective article on the “Nylon” site about L&T’s new range was in fact paid for by the US chain, as were Instagram postings by 50 fashion “influencers” wearing a Design Lab dress. Barney Sich reports on the consequences.
With the Rio Olympics now less than seven months away, the IOC has published “Social and Digital Media Guidelines for persons accredited to the Games of the XXXI Olympiad Rio 2016.” Nick Johnson reports.
Jordan Speith proved a popular US Open winner, not least with gambling services advertisers. But the ace golfer’s age turned out to be a problem, as no less than three adverse ASA adjudications against different advertisers underline. Jude King reports.
Protein World have been subject to an ASA adjudication relating to several different products sold on their website and a modelling competition they are running. In addition, their recent ad campaign has resulted in consumer outrage. George Garrard reports.
Rule 40 bans athletes from appearing in any advertising for non-sponsors during the Games Period. It is a key part of the protection that gives Olympic sponsorship its enormous value. Now there is a move to relax the rule. Nick Johnson reports.
Alcohol Concern complained to the ASA about ads promoting a new whisky brand in the Diageo portfolio. They said featuring the retired footballer was irresponsible given his appeal to youngsters. What was the ASA’s view? Fiona Schneider reports.
From March to August 2012, Topshop sold a t-shirt carrying a recognisable image of pop star Rihanna. She had not consented and sued. As UK law does not recognise “image rights” she claimed “passing off.” Abby Minns reports.
