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Why was Persil advert taken off TV as controversial ad banned for misleading claims

A new advert for Persil products has been banned for “misleading” claims regarding plastics and the environment. Unilever, the manufacturer of the brand, argued that it was accurate

Daily Mirror

Persil TV ad banned for 'misleading' claim that product is 'kinder to planet'

Manufacturer Unilever argued that it was an accurate claim

Wales Online

Persil advert banned over its ‘misleading’ environmental claims

The Advertising Standards Authority said the basis of the ad’s claim – that the product was ‘kinder to our planet’ – had not been made clear.

The Independent UK

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Persil advert banned after viewer complains

The Advertising Standards Agency said the Persil ad must not be shown again in its current form

Liverpool Echo

Social media ads are about to change – how new rules on content marketing will affect what you see and share

We’ve all scrolled through social media and come across a witty post shared by a friend. Perhaps it references a favourite TV show, or speaks to your current mood. If you were intrigued enough to click on it, you may have been surprised to discover it’s actually an ad for…

The Conversation

Australia's new National Cultural Policy: What the arts sector wants, and what the Labor government plans to deliver

Tony Burke has promised a renewed focus on the arts and a suite of reforms to support the sector – but is staying quiet on the question of funding.

ABC News

Toyota advert banned by the ASA as it 'encouraged unsafe driving'

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled that an advert Toyota produced earlier this year "encouraged irresponsible driving", and has banned it from newspapers.

Glasgow Live

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Father’s Day advert promotion picturing serial killer Fred West banned

The email for a live event was titled ‘She’s Under The Patio’ and included a picture of the serial killer

The Independent UK

PrettyLittleThing advert banned for portraying 16-year-old Alabama Barker in a ‘sexual way’

The Advertising Standards Authority deemed the advert to be ‘socially irresponsible’

The Independent UK

Advert on Steven Bartlett's The Diary Of A CEO podcast banned by watchdog

Both Huel and Mr Bartlett have responded to the complaint

Manchester Evening News

Huel advert on Steven Bartlett’s podcast The Diary Of A CEO banned

Huel said it believed the podcast did not include an ad because it had no editorial control over its content

Birmingham Post

Ad for Father’s Day promotion featuring picture of mass murderer Fred West banned

Advertising Standards Authority rules that advertisers should not use a shocking claim or image merely to attract attention

Wales Online

Ad for Father’s Day promotion featuring picture of Fred West banned

The email for a live dissection event called The Vivit Experience was titled ‘She’s Under The Patio’ and included a picture of the serial killer.

The Independent UK

SpaceX capsule confirmed as source of space debris that crashed on farm in Australia

Astrophysicist expects people will find more debris in the area ‘over the coming weeks to months to even years’

The Guardian - AU

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The Independent UK

‘Irresponsible’ gambling ads from two operators banned by watchdog

Ads from Coral and Rank Digital Gaming fell foul of the Advertising Standards Authority.

The Independent UK

‘Environmentally friendly’ coffin claims banned by advertising watchdog

Two firms advertised “environmentally-friendly”, “eco-friendly” or “green” funerals including wooden or MDF coffins.

The Guardian - AU

‘Like an alien obelisk’: space debris found in Snowy Mountains paddock believed to be from SpaceX mission

Astrophysicist Brad Tucker says he often gets calls from people who think they’ve found space junk but the scorched metal found by two farmers is ‘very real’

Bristol Post

PrettyLittleThing's ‘Dress of Dreams’ is perfect for summer date nights

The dress is so popular, demand has soared by 359%, according to PLT

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Wales Online

Samsung ad slammed for woman running alone at 2am is cleared by watchdog

Dozens of people complained about the advert

The Guardian - UK

Samsung cleared by UK watchdog over ad showing woman running at 2am

ASA received complaints that ad encouraged unsafe behaviour, but firm said a ban would lead to gender stereotyping

The Independent UK

Samsung ad featuring woman running alone at 2am ‘not irresponsible’ – watchdog

Samsung said the ad would not screen again in the UK but welcomed clarity on whether or not the campaign breached advertising rules.

Daily Record

Lidl forced to pull 'misleading' advertising leaflet following complaint from Aldi

Aldi made the claims back on November 25 last year.

The Guardian - UK

Molly-Mae Hague Instagram post banned for breaking ASA rules

UK advertising watchdog pulls up Love Island star for third time as it cracks down on social media influencers

Liverpool Echo

Love Island's Molly-Mae Hague's PrettyLittleThing Instagram post banned

The reality TV star is a creative director for the fashion brand

The Independent UK

Dating ads offering chance to meet ‘lonely’ Ukrainian women is banned

The three ads for SofiaDate appeared as the UK Government launched a scheme to encourage the public to house Ukrainian refugees.

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