Category: Industry News

ASA – A formula for success: how to ensure your formula milk advertising does not break the rules

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: A formula for success: how to ensure your formula milk advertising does not break the rules. 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. The formula milk market is filled with an array of brands and variety of milks, which can be overwhelming for new (or sleep deprived) parents. However, Section 15 of the Code, which reflects…

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CAP – Avoid getting caught short: Availability and ads

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Avoid getting caught short: Availability and ads. 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. Ads must be prepared with availability in mind to avoid misleading and disappointing consumers, both for general product availability, but also promotions. However, this can be tricky, because there can be a surprise demand for a product after an ad has already…

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CAP – Body Image in Advertising – Final Statement

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Body Image in Advertising – Final Statement. 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. CAP and BCAP are publishing their final statement on their review on body image in advertising. It sets out their evaluation of the evidence base for the following three policy areas, which CAP and BCAP identified as areas for further enquiry in…

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CAP – Evidently, evidence is everything! Six tips on sound substantiation

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Evidently, evidence is everything! Six tips on sound substantiation. 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. ‘Misleadingness’ is a huge part of the ASA’s work. The ASA often requests evidence from marketers in support of their claims, to establish if those claims are likely to mislead consumers. Many types of objective claims may need to be…

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CAP – Top tips on how to avoid an ad compliance ‘Nightmare before Christmas’

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Top tips on how to avoid an ad compliance ‘Nightmare before Christmas’ . 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. Without wishing to channel our inner Scrooge, it’s important for us to remind you that the Advertising Codes apply all year around. Christmas is no exception. Below are three ways to ensure its ‘Christmas as usual’ for…

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