Tag: ICAS

Advertising Standards Bodies in Latin America Sign the Buenos Aires Declaration to Advance Responsible Advertising

Stuart Mitchell

The Latin American ICAS chapter convened for its second meeting since its establishment in 2023. Held in Buenos Aires on 23 September 2024, this meeting took place alongside the World Federation of Advertisers’ Regional LatAM meetings. Advertising standards bodies, also known as Self-Regulatory Organizations (SROs), from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay, Uruguay, Spain, and the International Council for Advertising Self-Regulation (ICAS) united to endorse the Buenos Aires Declaration. This significant agreement marks a commitment to furthering responsible advertising practices in the region, with Argentina and Paraguay officially joining ICAS as Observer…

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ICAS Launches Global Think Tank to Advance Responsible Advertising

Stuart Mitchell

The International Council for Advertising Self-Regulation (ICAS) is proud to announce the launch of its Global Think Tank, a new initiative dedicated to fostering self-regulatory engagement, critical thinking, and research to advance responsible advertising worldwide. The launch event, held today in New York, marks the beginning of a new platform designed to be inclusive, diverse, and global. Its goal is to ensure that a wide range of stakeholders—advertising standards bodies (self-regulatory organizations), industry leaders, academic institutions, and other key players—can have a voice and participate in a collective effort to…

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The Portman Group is announced as the latest ICAS associate member

Stuart Mitchell

The International Council for Advertising Self-Regulation (ICAS) is thrilled to expand its membership with the addition of The Portman Group.   The Portman Group, the UK’s social responsibility body and regulator for alcohol labelling, packaging and promotion, is the latest associate member to join the International Council for Advertising Self-Regulation (ICAS), becoming its 35th member. The Portman Group is the self-regulator for the naming, packaging, promotion, and sponsorship of alcoholic products in the UK. The Portman Group was established in 1989 to ensure responsible business practices in the alcohol industry, and…

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ABAC joins ICAS as new associate member

Stuart Mitchell

The International Council for Advertising Self-Regulation (ICAS) and its members warmly welcomes the ABAC Scheme as associate member.  ABAC, the Alcohol Beverages Advertising Scheme, is a non-profit organization established to promote  responsible marketing of alcohol beverages in Australia. ABAC achieves this through an effective advertising self-regulatory system, and through education and advisory services for the industry. The ABAC Scheme is administered by a Management Committee which, along with government, includes representatives from the industry and advertising. It is funded by the industry via membership levies, direct signatory fees and pre-vetting fees. The ABAC Responsible…

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ICAS heads to New York City for its 2024 Annual Meetings

Stuart Mitchell

The International Council for Advertising Self-Regulation (ICAS) is delighted to announce that its 2024 Annual Meetings will take place in New York City. For the first time, their meetings will be co-hosted by BBB National Programs, and they are excited to participate in the NAD 2024 conference scheduled for September 16th and 17th. The ICAS meetings are scheduled for September 18th, offering thematic discussions on the latest trends, challenges, and advancements in advertising self-regulation. These discussions will include representatives from ad standards bodies, industry leaders, regulatory authorities, and professionals from…

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