Gambling ads are the latest to fall foul of the Guardian’s ethical stance on advertising as it bans them from across all online and print outlets.
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KSI ad for JD Sports becomes latest influencer ad to be banned
Youtuber, rapper and boxer KSI has had an Instagram advertisement for JD Sports banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).
Why hasn’t the UK banned gambling ads completely?
In 2020 YouGov reported that 13% of the population was experiencing some level of gambling harm … so why haven’t gambling ads been banned?
TikTok Elf Bar and HQD vape ads featuring Gogglebox star George Baggs banned
Two separate TikTok ads for vape brands Elf Bar and HQD have been banned by the ASA for breaching nicotine and age-related ad codes.
Ultrasound service ads banned for misleading parents about early reassurances
Ultrasound scan services Meet Your Miracle and London Private Ultrasound have had ads banned by the ASA for misleading expecting parents.
DFDS Seaways ad banned for misleading travellers with £39 day-trip claim
An ad for ferry crossing provider DFDS Seaways has been banned by the ASA for misleading consumers with an unclear discount offer.
Cleaning influencer Mrs Hinch has two ads banned for failing to highlight videos as promotions
Two ads from cleaning influencer Mrs Hinch have been banned by the ASA for failing to clearly identify the videos as advertisements.
Dog beds ad banned for claiming they reduce dog stress and anxiety
Three ads for pet product company Bella&Toby have been banned by the ASA for failing to support the claim that dog beds reduce stress and anxiety.
Lufthansa greenwashing ad banned for bold ‘protecting the world’s future’ claim
Lufthansa has had a poster advertisement banned by the ASA for making an unsubstantiated claim about the airline’s environmental impact.
Cyrusher electric bike brand has ‘socially irresponsible’ adverts banned
Two ads for Cyrusher electric bikes have been banned by the ASA for irresponsibly promoting the illegal use of its bikes in public places.