CAP – Consultation on new strengthened rules and guidance for gambling ads to protect children and young people

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Consultation on new strengthened rules and guidance for gambling ads to protect children and young people. 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. We have launched a public consultation on proposals to introduce new strengthened rules and guidance to better protect children and young people (under-18s) and vulnerable people from potential gambling-advertising related harms. We are…

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ASA – Gambling ads: keeping a watching brief

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Gambling ads: keeping a watching brief. 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. Lockdown In April, we warned gambling and lottery operators to uphold the highest standards in their advertising.  Lockdown had created a captive audience and there were concerns that many people facing an uncertain financial future or other anxieties caused by the pandemic would…

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CAP – What a slot of responsibility! Gambling ads and the CAP Code

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: What a slot of responsibility! Gambling ads and the CAP Code. 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 Ad Codes require that gambling ads must be socially responsible and not portray, condone or encourage gambling behaviour that could lead to financial, social or emotional harm. But what does that mean in practice, and what kind…

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