CAP – Regulating the Illusion of Intelligence in Ads

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Regulating the Illusion of Intelligence in 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. AI can help humans in many ways, such as breakthroughs in drug discovery and digital voice assistants, but it has its limits. An AI assistant cannot actually “offer a helping hand” or “lend an ear”, but it will try to reply with the best response…

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CAP – Less healthy foods – an overview of LHF

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Less healthy foods – an overview of LHF. 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 introduction of new rules relating to the advertising of less healthy foods and drinks (LHF) were accompanied by ASA Guidance alongside secondary advice resources. Today we explore a little more about the Guidance and how the rules will be applied by the ASA in practice. Food…

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CAP – Trust me, I’m a… compliant advertiser

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Trust me, I’m a… compliant advertiser. 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. A recent ASA ruling has highlighted an often overlooked Code rule.  The voice of an expert is a powerful tool in advertising, but did you realise that the Code prohibits endorsements by health professionals in many ads? Qualified to practise, not to endorse Ads for foods…

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CAP – All that glitters isn’t compliant – advice for jewellery ads

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: All that glitters isn’t compliant – advice for jewellery 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. A kiss on the hand may be quite continental… but diamonds are a girl’s best friend. And gold, platinum, rubies, sapphires… In ancient times, jewellery was made from shells, bones and stones, and could be anything from a good luck charm to…

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CAP – Green fashion: get your environmental claims runway ready!

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Green fashion: get your environmental claims runway ready! 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. With London fashion week approaching, it’s a good time to freshen up and ensure your environmental messaging is on point! From claims about the composition of materials, to wider statements about your brand’s emissions or environmental initiatives, the green credentials of clothing and fashion must…

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