Rule-breaking influencers will be named and shamed if they do not comply with guidelines, ASA warns
Advertising watchdog says social media influencers must flag commercial content
Advertising Standards Authority
Influencers have the power to make you spend more than you probably should
What seems like harmless entertainment can be hard-sell advertising and a problem for your bank balance
Phonewatch billboard citing burglary statistics was ‘misleading’, ad watchdog finds
The authority released a series of reports on Wednesday holding that 11 ads breached the advertising code
Complaints to advertising standards body rose 18% in 2023
Fifth of written complaints received by ASA were made about social media influencer content
Clampdown on influencers means #collab won’t cut it anymore
Close to two-thirds of influencers targeted in EU-wide campaign as consumers ramp up complaints about social media posts that don’t come clean
HSBC suspends banker over climate change comments
Senior executive accuses regulators of overstating financial risks of climate change
Just 7% of public grievances on adverts upheld
Consumers take aim at almost 1,000 commericals – travel and holiday sector top list
UK regulator says Floki Inu breached advertising standards
Crypto token ads on London’s transport network ‘exploited consumers’ fears of missing out
‘Meme coin’ Floki Inu’s marketing blitz investigated by UK ad watchdog
Ads display slogan: ‘Missed Doge? Get Floki’
Two complaints relating to social media posts by influencer Lorna Spaine upheld
Advertising Standards Authority says ‘clear’ disclosure required that a post is an advert
Ryanair ‘jab and go’ advertisement falls foul of watchdog
Advertising Standards Authority finds ad to be misleading, irresponsible and in poor taste
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Brexit takes a back seat as economy and housing dominate
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‘Empowering’ fashion ad banned for ‘overly sexualising’ women
Pretty Little Thing website had claimed its ‘irresponsible’ YouTube advert was inclusive
Ryanair misled consumers on low emissions, says UK advert regulator
Airline ‘disappointed and surprised’ given it ‘fully complied’ with regulations
Varadkar says house where Ana Kriégel murdered should be demolished
Taoiseach separately says there is no obligation on media companies to fact check ads
Broadband firms face clampdown on ads for ‘misleading’ top speeds
Watchdog says ads for internet speeds must alert customers to level of availability
Tech giants urge restraint after push for ‘harmful content’ rules
More than 80 submissions made to consultation on proposed online safety act
Viability of BusConnects plan questioned by Fine Gael TD
Kate O’Connell says transport plan for Dublin will have irreversible consequences
Aer Lingus warned over ‘misleading’ pet travel adverts
Complaint against Lidl also upheld after email for sale featured non-discounted items
Nissan pre-registers Qashqais to win as Ireland’s best-selling car
Nissan’s car running close second to Hyundai Tucson as biggest selling model this year
Ryanair complains to advertising watchdog over claims company
ASAI partially upholds complaint against MyRefund which manages flight delay claims
Can advertising standards keep up with social media's influencers?
Rise of Irish social media influencers raises issues for advertisers
Secondary ticketing website Viagogo in hot water
UK advertising watchdog says company failed to amend misleading prices online
Elon Musk’s Met Gala date, not-so-plain vanilla and the upcoming World Cup
Planet Business: A billionaire’s sailing dispute and the ads censured for risky driving
Complaints upheld against Lidl for not identifying competition winners
ASAI agreed with concerns raised over competition valued at more than €5,000 per winner
In a spin: Leo Varadkar’s Strategic Communications Unit
The current controversy arose not because the government was communicating strategically, but because it was communicating politically
Commemorative coins face Central Bank crackdown
Bank to act amid concerns over private firms selling medals marking historic events
Car dealers warned over ‘one owner’ advertising
UK authorities warn sellers that full compensation could be aid out if ex-fleet or rental cars are advertised as one owner
Success of online dating is not ‘scientifically proven’ - advertising watchdog
ASA says eHarmony claim is misleading because dating site cannot prove it provides a greater chance of finding lasting love
This year's Christmas ads: little bears, carrots at McDonald's and general intolerance
It’s the season for love and understanding – but not everyone thinks so
AIB ad with child in car banned for showing ‘unsafe practices’
Complaints to ASAI said child was not correctly fastened and had thick coat
Ad claiming 100,000 lives saved by NI abortion laws ‘accurate’
Advertising body rejects complaint about anti-abortion advert
Complaints over anti-abortion billboard campaign rejected
Both Lives Matter adverts claim 100,000 people are alive due to North’s termination laws
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