ASA Bans Nike and Sky Ads; TikTok Launches Search Ads Campaign; Max Streaming Arrives to APACUK's ASA has banned misleading ads from Sky and Nike for using 'dark patterns' that obscure important consumer information.
Holiday firm ordered to change misleading advertHaven Leisure was required to change its advertising due to misleading claims about holiday break availability and pricing.
Sky and Nike adverts banned after use of 'misleading' tactics - see those affectedNike misled consumers with an ad for children's shoes that appeared to target adults, raising concerns over online advertising practices.
Apple made to drop iPhone advertThe ASA banned an Apple advert for misleading speed claims about the 3G iPhone compared to the 2G model.
ASA Bans Nike and Sky Ads; TikTok Launches Search Ads Campaign; Max Streaming Arrives to APACUK's ASA has banned misleading ads from Sky and Nike for using 'dark patterns' that obscure important consumer information.
Holiday firm ordered to change misleading advertHaven Leisure was required to change its advertising due to misleading claims about holiday break availability and pricing.
Sky and Nike adverts banned after use of 'misleading' tactics - see those affectedNike misled consumers with an ad for children's shoes that appeared to target adults, raising concerns over online advertising practices.
Apple made to drop iPhone advertThe ASA banned an Apple advert for misleading speed claims about the 3G iPhone compared to the 2G model.
Personal details of financially distressed Australians shared in leads list' of property development courseMaster Wealth Control Pty Ltd violated privacy laws by sharing personal information of individuals in distress with its wealth-building program participants.
A popular website that connects caregivers with people in need deceived its users of millions of dollars, the FTC saysCare.com misled users with inflated job opportunities and earnings claims, resulting in an $8.5 million settlement with the FTC.
Man sick of crashes sues Intel for allegedly hiding CPU defectsIntel allegedly misled customers about defects in its processors, leading to economic injury for buyers who expected reliability and performance.
Cell phone companies must pay $260k to Pa. in settlement over misleading advertisingCell phone companies fined for misleading advertising practices.
Personal details of financially distressed Australians shared in leads list' of property development courseMaster Wealth Control Pty Ltd violated privacy laws by sharing personal information of individuals in distress with its wealth-building program participants.
A popular website that connects caregivers with people in need deceived its users of millions of dollars, the FTC saysCare.com misled users with inflated job opportunities and earnings claims, resulting in an $8.5 million settlement with the FTC.
Man sick of crashes sues Intel for allegedly hiding CPU defectsIntel allegedly misled customers about defects in its processors, leading to economic injury for buyers who expected reliability and performance.
Cell phone companies must pay $260k to Pa. in settlement over misleading advertisingCell phone companies fined for misleading advertising practices.
Google Ads Misleading Ad Design Policy Update For Deceptive Buttons In AdsGoogle Ads Policy Update aims for clearer enforcement against misleading ad designs.Standalone buttons in ads need contextual clarity to prevent user confusion.
Lyft fined for duping would-be drivers over potential payLyft misrepresented potential driver earnings in advertisements, leading to legal action and a fine for misleading claims about hourly pay.
Fact check: Assembly District 26 mailer spews false information - San Jose SpotlightThe mailer attacking Tara Sreekrishnan contains false claims about her attendance record on a school board she has never served on.
Pyrex to pay out automatic refunds from $88k 'false advertising' potThe FTC has ordered an $88,000 settlement from Instant Brands for misleading marketing of Pyrex products.
Hershey's lawsuit argues the company uses 'deceptive' packaging in Reese's productsCustomers in Florida filed a lawsuit against The Hershey Company, claiming deceptive designs on Reese's packaging misled consumers into purchasing products.
Tesla Video Showing Cybertruck Beating Porsche 911 While Towing Porsche 911 Was a Lie, Independent Test DemonstratesThe Tesla Cybertruck failed to beat a Porsche 911 while towing another in a drag race, revealing the original stunt as rigged.
E-Commerce and the Influencer EconomyBe cautious of online product recommendations, as many are built on empty promises and fueled by influencers looking to profit.