Watchdog issues public warning over misleading air conditioning ads

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Watchdog issues public warning over misleading air conditioning ads, I have copied this post 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. As we find ourselves in the midst of another heatwave, the advertising watchdog is warning people to be on high alert for misleading online ads for portable air conditioners. With temperatures soaring, many of us are looking for affordable ways to stay cool.…

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ASA – Wishful drinking – hangover cures and the Code

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: ASA – Wishful drinking – hangover cures and the Code, I have copied this post 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. In popular culture, hangover cures can feel like a mixture of folk remedies, conventional wisdom and urban myths. While suggesting a fry up to a friend after a night out is one thing, publicly advertising a product to specifically address the symptoms is…

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ASA – Keep your ads a cut above the rest: Advertising products and services for hair loss

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Keep your ads a cut above the rest: Advertising products and services for hair loss, I have copied this post 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. Hair loss remains a sensitive area within health and beauty advertising. Balancing persuasive copy with compliant and sympathetic messaging is key to pulling off an ad that complies with the Codes. Not all hair loss is the same The…

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ASA – On the road to motoring ads compliance

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: On the road to motoring ads compliance, I have copied this post 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. As schools across the country break for summer holidays, many families will be hopping in the car for seaside day trips or hiking holidays. A perfect opportunity, then, for a refresher course on ensuring your motoring ads pass the test. Safety is key Ads that depict…

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ASA – Warning on promoting newly licensed prescription-only medicines and unlicensed medicines for weight management

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Warning on promoting newly licensed prescription-only medicines and unlicensed medicines for weight management, I have copied this post 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 ASA, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) are issuing a warning to businesses seeking to promote newly licensed medicines, as well as those that do not yet have a licence. We have seen recent examples of…

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