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.
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Ladbrokes not on the money with 'Ladbucks' ad
The ASA finds a gambling advertisement to be likely of strong appeal to under 18s.
Understanding advertising: the UK's ad concerns
The ASA’s latest report sheds light on public concerns about advertising, focusing on context, portrayal and misleadingness. Alex Lowe reports.
Broad influence: Stuart takes the gambling wicket without breaking the rules
Santa’s booze ban: ad appeals to kids
ASA rules against the use of family favourite characters to advertise age-restricted products. Alex Lowe 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.
UK government’s view is that pure brand advertising is not in scope of the incoming advertising restrictions on less healthy foods
The minister for public health, Ashley Dalton MP, confirms the government’s view that pure brand advertising is not in scope of the incoming advertising restrictions on less healthy foods, Gregory Barton reports.
Coral digital billboards clear the hurdle at Cheltenham
The ASA has ruled on whether a gambling operator, who conducted out of home advertising using van-mounted digital billboards, took sufficient measures to protect under 18s. Ben Nicholson and Maxim Clarke report.
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 report: age-restricted TV ads ‘time-out’ from children’s screens continues
Rock solid: Chris Rock not of strong appeal to children
Chris Rock, who appeared in a gambling advert on television, has not been deemed of strong appeal to children. Ben Nicholson and Piya Kher report.
ASA ruling proves strong enough to defeat ‘The Beast’: advert featuring Adebayo Akinfewa deemed likely to strongly appeal to under 18s
ASA upholds ruling on BetUK advert that Adebayo Akinfenwa (aka “The Beast”) was likely to be of strong appeal to under 18s. Ben Nicholson and Polly Hatcher report.
