Tag: misleading

CAP – Misleading Christmas advertising is Snow laughing matter!

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Misleading Christmas advertising is Snow laughing matter! 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. Christmas is a time when children and adults alike are hopefully enjoying the festivities, and it is important for advertisers to ensure their pricing and promotions are clear and accurate to avoid disappointing consumers. From including all significant conditions in ads, to…

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ASA welcomes sentencing of Richard Howard, the man behind misleading passport renewal websites

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA have reported on the oucome of a case that they investigated showcasing how advertising was abused, there is more on their website but I have copied the text below, please clook at their website for more info and useful information. We are pleased with the outcome of a case at Leeds Crown Court in which the defendant, Richard Howard, has been found guilty of breaking consumer protection law following an investigation by National Trading Standards. He has been handed a one year suspended prison sentence and ordered to…

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