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Consultation on the implementation of the less healthy food and drink advertising restrictions

Stuart Mitchell

The Committees of Advertising Practice (CAP and BCAP) are issuing a consultation on the implementation of the less healthy food and drink product advertising restrictions. The consultation concerns proposed rules to implement the restrictions in the UK Advertising Codes, and implementation to support their interpretation. They are consulting on behalf of the ASA, which has been appointed by the statutory regulator, Ofcom, as frontline body responsible for enforcement. The less healthy product advertising rules will come into effect from 5 January 2026. They will prohibit ads for “identifiable” less healthy…

Four years after Taliban takeover, Afghans overwhelmingly back girls’ education

Stuart Mitchell

Despite the ongoing ban on girls’ secondary education, Afghans across gender and socioeconomic backgrounds almost universally support girls’ right to learn, according to a new UN Women Gender Alert. The alert looks at the current situation for women and girls across ten key areas, including education and employment, safety and mobility, shedding light on the impact of the crystallizing system of restrictions four years after the Taliban takeover. In a nationwide, door-to-door survey of more than 2,000 Afghans, 92 per cent said it was “important” for girls to continue their…

Amnesty launches ‘Breaking up with Big Tech’ briefing

Stuart Mitchell

Amnesty International has launched a new briefing titled ‘Breaking up with Big Tech’ calling on governments to rein in the power of Big Tech companies in order to safeguard human rights.  The so-called big five tech companies – Alphabet (Google), Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, and Apple – wield extraordinary influence over the infrastructure, services, and norms that shape our online lives. These companies dominate key sectors of the internet: from search engines and social media to app stores and cloud computing. Their largely unchecked power across various digital sectors poses serious…

Ocean Outdoor wins contract to operate London’s biggest OOH banner

Stuart Mitchell

Ocean Outdoor has won the long-term contract to operate London’s biggest banner following a competitive tender. The Out of Home (OOH) contract was awarded by Haringey Council. Positioned directly opposite the entrance to London’s Wood Green tube station and overlooking a busy eight lane roadside junction, River Park measures 1,250 square metres. The three-sided canvas occupies the facade of River Park House, a disused 11-storey office block. It is positioned to capture the 13 million annual commuters travelling in and out of central London via tube, bus and road. For advertisers, the location offers high…

Out of Home Advertising Revenue Rises to $2.86 Billion in Q2 2025

Stuart Mitchell

Out of home (OOH) advertising revenue grew 3% in the second quarter of 2025, reaching $2.86 billion, according to the Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA). The Q2 performance boosted OOH year-to-date (YTD) growth to 2.6%.  “OOH mirrors the cultural and social moments that shape how people spend their time,” said Anna Bager, President & CEO, OAAA. “Whether it’s on a global stage like the World Cup, national brand campaigns,  or in the center of a local community, OOH is where brands show up to connect with audiences…