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Transport for London
www.thisislocallondon.co.uk
5 months ago
London

Sadiq Khan 'unworried' TfL ULEZ adverts were 'likely to mislead' public

A draft report by the Advertising Standards Authority found that TfL produced misleading ads about air pollution levels.
TfL claims about nitrogen dioxide levels were based on estimates, not actual figures.
TfL is challenging the draft recommendations and insists the ads are accurate based on scientific analysis. [ more ]
www.thisislocallondon.co.uk
5 months ago
London

Sadiq Khan 'unworried' TfL ULEZ adverts were 'likely to mislead' public

A draft report by the Advertising Standards Authority found that TfL produced misleading ads about air pollution levels.
TfL claims about nitrogen dioxide levels were based on estimates, not actual figures.
TfL is challenging the draft recommendations and insists the ads are accurate based on scientific analysis. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
5 months ago
London

TfL 'misled public' on the benefits of the ULEZ, leaked draft reports

Transport for London (TfL) is being investigated by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for misleading claims about the benefits of the ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ).
The ASA draft report criticizes misleading claims made by TfL about reducing levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in their advertisements.
TfL spent millions on marketing for the ULEZ expansion and the Mayor's office will reject any suggestion that the ads were misleading. [ more ]
moreTransport for London
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Supermarket's cheapest Christmas dinner' advert ruled misleading

The national press advert by Aldi claiming to offer the cheapest Christmas dinner was found to be misleading by an advertising watchdog.
The comparison made by Aldi in the ad was not considered representative of the prices consumers would encounter when purchasing fresh produce for their Christmas dinner. [ more ]
Global IP & Technology Law Blog
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

Harmful gender stereotypes or a double standard? Calvin Klein and GIRLvsCANCER ads banned in the UK

Gender stereotypes rule led to ad bans
Ads by Calvin Klein and GIRLvsCANCER banned for breaching rule [ more ]
BBC News
3 months ago
London

Ulez: Complaints upheld over four radio adverts

Complaints about adverts promoting London's ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) have been upheld by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).
The ASA ruled that the adverts were likely to mislead because the claims were not explained or given context. [ more ]
Independent.ie
3 months ago
Online marketing

Advertising watchdog calls out former Love Islander over social media posts

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has added influencer Alisha Ghouri to its non-compliance webpage for routinely posting ads without correctly labelling them.
The ASA launched the webpage in 2021 to name influencers who break the rules around disclosing ads and have either failed to provide assurances or reneged on assurances.
If influencers on the non-compliance webpage continue to not label ads, the ASA can take further action, such as warning consumers about the influencer's behavior. [ more ]
The Drum
5 months ago
Online marketing

Air France, Lufthansa and Etihad ads banned over sustainability claims

The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned ads by Air France, Lufthansa, and Etihad over their misleading sustainability claims.
Climate advocates are celebrating the rulings, stating that there is no such thing as environmentally friendly air travel. [ more ]
Creative Bloq
4 months ago
Graphic design

The ASA was wrong to ban this cancer charity's billboards

The Advertising Standards Authority has banned a poster from the charity GIRLvsCANCER for its use of profanity and nudity in relation to women who have experienced cancer.
GIRLvsCANCER argued that the poster represented the real-life experiences of women with cancer and that the language and imagery were necessary for the message and creative execution. [ more ]
Pitchfork
4 months ago
Music

FKA twigs' Calvin Klein Ad Banned in UK for Objectifying Women

A Calvin Klein ad featuring FKA twigs has been banned in the UK for objectifying women.
The Advertising Standards Authority deemed the image 'likely to cause serious offence'. [ more ]
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