All Articles in TV
Where’s the chicken? KFC sued for allegedly misleading ad
Toy ads promoting HFSS foods could breach
Diet Chef ad banned for ‘irresponsible’ weight loss message
Purplebricks saving claim banned for substantiation failings
The ASA clears the online estate agent’s “You could save thousands” claim, but not their “£4,158 average customer saving”. Ben Poole investigates why.
BCAP updates on-screen text guidance
The emphasis remains on legibility and comprehension. Stefania Gross reports.
Greece proposes new state agency for TV advertising sales
Controversial plans unveiled by the Greek Government to create a new state agency for TV advertising sales have caused uproar in an already difficult market. Chloe Dumoulin-Richet and Liz Butler report.
Changes to advertising rules in proposed new AVMS Directive
The European Commission has adopted its much-anticipated proposal to amend the existing Audiovisual Media Services Directive. What is changing and what impact will it have on advertisers? Barney Sich reports
Ofcom considers Countdown host Nick Hewer’s namechecks
A Countdown show opened with host Nick Hewer mentioning the Ideal Home exhibition in favourable terms. Did this breach “undue prominence” rules? Thomas Spanyol reports on the Ofcom investigation and its outcome.
Ofcom considers NickToons’ alleged 177 TV ad rule breaches
Children’s cartoon channel NickToons was alleged to have serially contravened recently changed rules governing scheduling of ads during 30 minute programmes. Jude King reports.
High Court: Clearcast decision on Prevasore Lip Therapy ad not subject to judicial review
Does the TV ad vetting body perform a “function of a public nature”, thus rendering its decisions susceptible to judicial review? Anna Williams reports on the case of Diomed Direct vs Clearcast and the judgment of Stewart J.
Ofcom probes “Cab My Ride” and “MYX Fusions Moscato” references
Did channels “That’s Solent” (local TV) and “Flava” (music) breach “undue prominence” rules for brand references in editorial? Barney Sich reports on Ofcom’s investigations and the outcomes.
