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ASA bans perfume advert because it could “sexualise a child”

16 November 2011 | Simon Weinberg

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned an advert for ‘Oh Lola!’ perfume, manufactured by Coty UK, featuring the 17-year-old actress Dakota Fanning. The advert featured the actress in...

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ASA tells competitors to try to resolve disputes amicably before involving the ASA

23 October 2011 | Mark Weston

The Advertising Standards Authority has told businesses that they should try to resolve disputes with their competitors before flagging them up with the ASA. The ASA is the industry’s voluntary regulator...

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New ISP guidelines for advertising “unlimited” and “fast” broadband

7 October 2011 | Mark Weston

The Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) and the Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice (BCAP) have, following a consultation, published guidance for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) on the use...

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TripAdvisor strongly denies claims of dishonesty on its site as ASA investigates complaint from KwikChex

19 September 2011 | Mark Weston

TripAdvisor – the website where travel lovers post reviews of their holiday experiences – is coming under the scrutiny of the Advertising Standards Authority after a complaint has been that its site...

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ASA issues guidance on advert airbrushing

31 August 2011 | Mark Weston

The Advertising Standards Authority has issued guidance on use of airbrushing in cosmetic adverts, after ruling that some magazine adverts had been misleading because of their exaggerated product performance....

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British Gas finds itself in hot water and is told to cool down claims of commitment to servicing boiler problems within given timeframe

26 August 2011 | Paul Gershlick | 1 comment

British Gas has been given a roasting by the Advertising Standards Authority after the heating giant fell foul of a claim that it was “committed” to carry out same-day visits to customers with no heating...

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ASA in double whammy against L’Oreal

27 July 2011 | Mark Weston

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has issued two rulings against L’Oréal for the use of ‘digital manipulation’ in its adverts. The two magazine adverts, one relating to "Teint Miracle"...

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It’s all gravy – ASA upholds Bisto complaint against Knorr comparative advertising

22 June 2011 | Mark Weston

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled that Knorr breached the CAP Code (which regulates non-broadcast advertising) in its adverts comparing its own gravy granules with those produced by Bisto. The...

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Company told to change its tune so ads wouldn’t suggest copying music onto different media without copyright owner’s permission

4 April 2011 | Mark Weston

3GA Ltd has been told to change its tune after its ads for its JB7 machine had been interpreted as suggesting that its products could be used for a way that infringed copyright. The JB7 machine was a CD...

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CAP Code changed to allow data about third parties to be validly collected from children

28 February 2011 | Paul Gershlick

The CAP Code has been changed with immediate effect, so that organisations can collect data from children about third parties. Previously, the CAP Code had had a total ban on the practice. Now, it is permissible...

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Latest news and views tagged Advertising Standards Authority

ASA bans perfume advert because it could “sexualise a child”

ASA tells competitors to try to resolve disputes amicably before involving the ASA

New ISP guidelines for advertising “unlimited” and “fast” broadband

TripAdvisor strongly denies claims of dishonesty on its site as ASA investigates complaint from KwikChex

ASA issues guidance on advert airbrushing

British Gas finds itself in hot water and is told to cool down claims of commitment to servicing boiler problems within given timeframe

ASA in double whammy against L’Oreal

It’s all gravy – ASA upholds Bisto complaint against Knorr comparative advertising

Company told to change its tune so ads wouldn’t suggest copying music onto different media without copyright owner’s permission

CAP Code changed to allow data about third parties to be validly collected from children

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