Advertising Standards Authority
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Jul- 2020 -14 JulyComment
Risk, regulation and reputation: The three ‘R’s for retailers
The three ‘R’s are the building blocks for our children’s education. The joy of re-visiting these as a parent-teacher in…
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Aug- 2019 -14 AugustAdvice
COMMENT: First bans for ads breaking UK gender stereotyping rules
As we reported back in May 2018 in the post “CAP considers new rule against harmful gender stereotyping” a review…
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Apr- 2019 -15 AprilLuxury Goods
Harvey’s scolded over delivery claims
Furniture retailer, Harvey’s has been reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) over claims of “guaranteed Christmas delivery”. A complainant…
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Mar- 2019 -21 MarchOnline & Digital
Carphone Warehouse rebuked over ‘Cyber Monday’ promotion
Carphone Warehouse has been rebuked by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) over an iPhone promotion. Four complainants who had attempted…
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Feb- 2019 -15 FebruaryEntertainment
Zavvi blasted by ASA over Disneyland prize draw after winners complain
Online retailer entertainment retailer, Zavvi has been told not to run a competition again in “its current form” by the…
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6 FebruaryElectrical
Currys PC World scolded by ASA over 10% off sale
Currys PC World has been reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) over a “10% off marked price” sale, which…
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Jan- 2019 -17 JanuaryOnline & Digital
StubHub reprimanded over rescheduling refunds
Online ticket retailer, StubHub has been reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), after it had advertised that “every order…
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11 JanuaryClothing & Shoes
Boohoo falls foul of ASA again over fur pom poms
Online retailer, Boohoo, has been reprimanded by the ASA (Advertising Standards Authority) again after it was found to be advertising…
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Dec- 2018 -14 DecemberGovernment
CAP bans ‘harmful’ adverts featuring gender stereotypes
The Committees of Advertising Practice (CAP) has announced it is to ban “harmful” adverts featuring gender stereotypes. CAP’s ban comes…
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5 DecemberOnline & Digital
Boohoo found to be ‘breaking rules around sales promotions’
Online clothing retailer, Boohoo, has been found to have been “breaking rules around sales promotions” by the Advertising Standards Authority…
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