Bust-ed | cosmetic surgery ad breaches advertising rules
The ASA has ruled that an ad connecting cosmetic surgery with an aspirational lifestyle was irresponsible and harmful. James Salisbury reports.
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ICO’s first enforcement action under the GDPR
The ICO has issued its first enforcement notice under the GDPR against an online behavioural advertising company based in Canada. What happened? Daisy Jones reports.
Europe | ePrivacy Regulation update
e-Privacy Regulation regains momentum. Nick reports on the changes in the latest draft, including updates to cookies and soft opt-in.
Dynamic pricing in travel ads
Dynamic pricing in travel ads ASA publishes an opinion piece on savings claims and dynamic pricing in holiday adverts. Daisy Jones reports.
Fundraising Preference Service launches
Are ‘fibre’ broadband ads misleading?
Shocking claims held compliant, as carefully crafted and well-substantiated
Instagram following FTC warnings
After the FTC fires out letters to 90 online influencers, Instagram launches a new transparency tool to benefit both brands and audiences. Chloe Deng reports.
ASA reports on gender stereotyping in ads
The UK’s advertising regulator is gearing up to establish new standards on gender stereotyping and new rules on objectifying/inappropriately sexualising women and on normalising unhealthy body images. Jamie Heatly reports.
“No second night sleeping rough” – ASA rules on ad claim
The ASA rules on the Whitechapel Centre’s claim on their website “NO SECOND NIGHT OUT ON THE STREETS. TELL US ABOUT A ROUGH SLEEPER.” Daisy Jones reports.
Influencer’s speech considered as advertisement
The executive board of the French advertising self-regulatory organization (ARPP) has agreed on new guidelines regarding online posts by influencers (bloggers, vloggers) in collaboration with brands. Margaux Hammer reports.
Commercial spots must comply with ARPP’s “Gambling” Recommendation
Two private individuals referred a new commercial spot broadcast by the French lottery operator (La Française des Jeux) to the ARPP’s Jury of Ethical Advertisement. The jury found that this “Escape Game Loto” did not comply with ARPP’s Gambling Recommendation. Margaux Hammer reports.
