ASA weighs in on Skinny Food influencer advert
ASA ruling serves as a reminder of advertising requirements around Very Low Calories Diets, Stefanie Lo reports.
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English High Court considers when ads are comparative by implication
English High Court considers when ads could be considered comparative in nature, composition, efficacy and/or quality by implication. Anna Matsiienko and Louisa Morrison report.
ProgressPlay’s new customer promotion: a misleading bet that left JeffBet users upset
The ASA has ruled against ProgressPlay t/a JeffBet after finding it did not make promotional eligibility requirements clear. Polly Hatcher and Ben Nicholson report.
Bready or not – Hovis’ bread claims rise to the challenge
Hovis ruling provides a timely reminder on the importance of using key terms (for example, “rustic”, “authentic” and “traditional”) in a limited context, Stefanie Lo reports.
The grass is not always greener: Easigrass falls short of ASA rules on green disposal claims
The ASA upholds rulings on Easigrass’ green disposal claims, signifying the end of the ASA’s green disposal claim grace period. Gabriella Thornton and Maxim Clarke report.
ASA shows differences in approaches to complaints that gambling ads might appeal to children
Gambling advertisers experience differing fortunes following complaints their ads might appeal to children. TK Spiff reports.
Lucky Cow gets away unscathed: ad featuring dancing cow held not to be of strong appeal to under 18s
The ASA has ruled in favour of Lucky Cow Bingo, whose recent advert featuring a dancing cow was subject to a complaint that it was likely to be of strong appeal to under 18s. Ben Nicholson, TK Spiff and Polly Hatcher report.
Vytaliving misses vital advertising rules
ASA provides another ruling which highlights the strict regulation of health claims in relation to food supplements. Stefanie Lo reports.
Following the digital trail: ASA’s investigation into the supplier pathway of irresponsible online ads
The ASA begins groundbreaking initiatives to reshape online advertising regulation, targeting inappropriate ads in order to safeguard vulnerable audiences and enhance transparency. Bryana Daniels reports.
ASA revises Calvin Klein ruling
I’m not with the band: ASA reminds festival not to offer prizes it cannot guarantee
European Commission left #unimpressed by results of influencer screening sweep
