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Iceland Christmas ad not 'fowl' play, says ASA
In a Ruling published by the ASA today, Wednesday 28th April, two complaints by Morrisons Supermarkets against an Iceland ad for its...
A guide to the immigration implications of COVID-19 for UK employers
Like any employers that rely on international travel and a mobile workforce, Advertising & Marketing agencies have had to make...
COVID19: Sponsorship Contract Impact Assessment Flowchart
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Hat it again: real fur promoted as 'faux fur'?
You might recall a story from early 2019 about online retailers who were promoting 'faux fur' bobble hats, which actually included some...
Much ado about… a lot: Immigration laws still apply, despite the lockdown
The repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic are being felt in many major industries, the advertising and marketing sector being no...
The Force was TOO Strong in this One
Most social media users are now very familiar with the idea of May the 4th being 'Star Wars Day'.
It was born in a galaxy far, far...
Big Gambling Companies response to Covid-19: who are the winners and losers?
Following the significant concerns voiced in the media by campaigners, politicians and regulators about the threat to problem gamblers...
TAKE NOTE: vitamins and disinfectant do not prevent Covid-19 (when injected)
Last week the ASA upheld complaints against three private medical clinics touting the use of IV drips to help protect against Covid-19....
More social media disclosure news - Suggs to be an influencer... or a brand
The ASA has upheld a complaint made about an Instagram Story posted by Zoella (Zoe Sugg). In the post, from July 2019, Zoella was wearing...
Now's your chance to take your revenge on the "Head" of the ASA!
Have you ever been on the receiving end of an ASA decision that you didn't like? Did you feel hard done by when they banned your...
Campaign School Reports 2020: Diversity figures in the spotlight
In this year’s School Reports, Campaign have paid particular attention to diversity figures, asking agencies for the first time to...
Register now for the GALA webinar: Covid-19: Global Advertising in a Time of Crisis
Next Tuesday 28th April, at 5pm UK time (noon in New York), I am joining colleagues from the Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance to...
COVID-19 and property maintenance obligations – business as usual
The obligations of landlords and tenants in relation to maintenance of buildings have not been affected by the coronavirus legislation....
Blacklisting "coronavirus" - the £50 million keyword for news publishers
Whether you’re surfing news sites online or leafing through a newspaper (remember them?), it seems that wherever you look, coronavirus is...
We're all in this together
The AdSlogans database has been building at an exponential rate during the Coronavirus pandemic. With brands keen to show empathy and...
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Co-op supports FairShare with eggcellent idea
In case you missed it over the sunny Easter weekend, we thought we would shine a light on an act of kindness by the good folks at the Co-op.
Where's the beef? The ASA's pedantry does veggies like me no favours
I've been a vegetarian since I was about 5 years old. I'd already started to think that eating dead animals was a "yukky" idea before the...
Promotions and Pandemics
The current pandemic has disrupted everyone's life and business. Although not top of the agenda for most businesses, one question UK...
What do marcomms agencies need to know about insolvency, in light of Covid-19?
Like many businesses, agencies in the Advertising & Marketing sector will be assessing their solvency position in light of the...
Duty calls (again) - but this time the ASA says no foul!
The popular videogame Call of Duty has been caught in the ASA's sights again, thanks to a handful of complaints about TV ads for the...
Tokyo 2020 v Tokyo 2021 - a trade mark tussle?
Postponing the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games until the summer of 2021 has presented a huge, and very costly, challenge for the...
Concerns about problem gambling during lockdown raises temperature at the ASA and Gambling Commission
Concern has been growing about the impact of gambling advertising on vulnerable groups during the Covid-19 lockdown. The Times carried a
Check out our Covid19 Survival Guide for the Advertising & Marketing Sector
We are constantly trying to help our clients who are facing huge challenges as a result of COVID-19. This week we are launching a...
Don't lose your earn-out, as well as your liberty!
A common feature of M&A deals in the Advertising & Marketing sector is the use of earn-outs, which allow buyers to retain and...
Frustrated? It might not be all that bad....
The introduction of strict regulations which have required venues and certain businesses to close, whilst also limiting the free movement...
Keeping your head (and options) above water
EMI share options are a hugely popular method of incentivising employees for independent agencies in the Advertising & Marketing...
Game Developers Unite Against Coronavirus to Advertise 'Stay at Home' Messages In-Game.
Some of the UK's leading video game developers have come together to promote the UK government's 'Stay at Home' public safety message, in...
Influencers unmask tactless brands
In the wake of the current pandemic, influencers haven’t fared all too well. We’ve seen ill-judged posts from influencers retreating to...
Twitter relaxes blanket Covid-19 ad ban
Last month, Twitter (along with other large tech platforms) imposed a sudden blanket ban on advertising / paid posts which referred to...
ASA fast tracks Covid-19 complaints process
We've recently reported on the swift action the ASA has been taking in response to misleading coronavirus ads in our FAQs for Advertisers
Social distancing and how agencies can make use of electronic signatures
In the current circumstances, the signing of documents electronically is becoming more prevalent. This article gives an overview of...
With Cannes cancelled, the Lewis Silkin Lion for the most offensive Easter advert of all time goes to.......(drum roll)......Paddy Power!
This is the time of year when the ASA issues its perennial guidance about not publishing ads with an Easter theme that will cause serious...
Cannes Canned - but can a canny creative solution be found?
It goes without saying that it is a very tough time for the advertising and marketing industry, and all individuals and businesses...
Kids Fitness Tracker - Price Claim Ruled Unfit
This week, the ASA upheld a complaint against the sellers of a wearable fitness tracker for kids.
The product, the Kids Fitness Tracker by...
International Advertising Self-Regulatory Organizations Issue Statement on Responsible Advertising and COVID-19
The International Council for Ad Self-Regulation, the European Advertising Standards Alliance, and CONARED issued a joint statement on...
Turbulent time for BA with new upheld ASA ruling
With much of the world on lockdown due to the pandemic, British Airways (BA) is going through a turbulent time at the moment. At the time...
The Government Furlough Scheme: What every agency needs to know.
Many of our clients in the Advertising & Marketing Sector have been asking questions about the government's new furloughing scheme,...
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