ASA – The internet and public protection: when it comes to advertising, we’re already on it

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: The internet and public protection: when it comes to advertising, we’re already on it. I have enclosed the text of the link below, but please have a look at the ASA/CAP site as there are lots of things of interest to anyone with an interest in Ethical Marketing. “Out of control”, “wild west”, “ungoverned space”. Words often used to describe the internet, a place where some say the usual rules don’t apply.   The digital age brought new markets for small businesses and more…

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Battersea appeals to public to adopt as rescue animals struggle to compete with online sales

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home is appealing to the public to choose to rehome a rescue dog or cat as it reveals a growing number of people are turning their backs on homeless animals – and logging onto the internet to find a new pet instead. In the UK, a new dog for sale advert is created online every two minutes, while a new cat for sale ad is created every four minutes. Battersea’s unwanted and abandoned dogs and cats are struggling to find new owners as they compete with…

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