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'Distressing' Madeleine McCann burger van advert banned for causing offence

It was rapped for making light of her disappearance

Wales Online

Leeds people fuming at burger boss after his 'offensive' Madeleine McCann advert for Mother's Day

The Advertising Standards Agency slammed The Otley Burger Company's ad and said 'reference to a missing child was likely to be distressing'

Leeds Live

Madeleine McCann burger van advert banned after 'distress' caused

The post was removed for violating policies

Bristol Post

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'Distressing' burger van advert banned for making light of missing Madeleine McCann

The advert had a picture of Madeleine and mum Kate and a caption reading: 'With burgers this good, you'll leave your kids alone. What's the worst that could happen. Happy Mother's Day to all the mums out there'

Daily Mirror

Otley Burger Company banned from using 'offensive' Madeleine McCann images to promote company

The Otley Burger Company was heavily criticised for an advert last month that 'made light' of missing Madeleine McCann

Leeds Live

Madeleine McCann burger van adverts on Mother's Day banned by watchdog

Posts on The Otley Burger Company's social media accounts on March 27 read: 'With burgers this good, you'll leave your kids at home. What's the worst that could happen.'

Daily Record

'Offensive' adverts for burger van on Mother's Day depicting Madeleine McCann rapped by watchdog

Text read: "With burgers this good, you'll leave your kids at home. What's the worst that could happen?"

Manchester Evening News

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Advert for burger van banned for joking about Madeleine McCann

Yorkshire takeaway warned over potential for ‘widespread offence and distress’

The Independent UK

Burger trailer ad making light of missing Madeleine McCann banned

The Advertising Standards Authority said the ads ‘trivialised the circumstances surrounding Madeleine’s disappearance’.

The Independent UK

Online casinos face crackdown on exploiting gamblers’ superstitions

Guardian understands advertising regulator is likely uphold complaint against firm’s claims about ‘hot or cold’ games

The Guardian - UK

ECB reprimanded after blunder saw emails sent to kids promoting junk food

The Advertising Standards Authority have upheld a complaint against KP Snacks and the ECB over a campaign which included email promotion and paid-for adverts on social media

Daily Mirror

Cricket bosses under fire over junk food adverts targeting children

The Advertising Standards Authority has banned two ads for The Hundred cricket tournament that were promoting crisps and toffee popcorn

Chronicle Live

English cricket on back foot after ad watchdog bans junk food campaign

ASA found that campaign from KP Snacks, which sponsors ECB’s Hundred competition, targeted ads at children

The Guardian - UK

ECB and KP Snacks warned over junk food ads targeting young cricket fans

The Advertising Standards Authority has banned two adverts for The Hundred cricket tournament promoting crisps and toffee popcorn to under-16s.

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Repayment plans pushing thousands into deeper debt

Individual voluntary arrangements are an alternative to bankruptcy, but it is feared they are being widely mis-sold

Bristol Post

British television's 10 most complained about adverts of all time

Some are controversial, while others are just plain offensive

Benzinga

Crypto Ads Declared A 'Red Alert' Issue By UK Regulators: Here's What It Means

Advertising for cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and related companies is expected to become much harder in the United Kingdom as local regulators increase their pressure on the space.

The Independent UK

Number of adverts banned for ‘greenwashing’ triples in a year

Exclusive: ‘I think we are seeing a sea change in public understanding of green claims,’ watchdog spokesperson says

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Benzinga

Medical Cannabis: Illinois, Arkansas Among The States Making The Most Progress, Patient Organization Demonstrates

Americans for Safe Access (ASA), an organization working to ensure safe and legal access to cannabis for therapeutic uses and research recently unveiled its “2021 State of the States Report: An Analysis of Medical Cannabis Access in the United States.” Since its first edition in 2014, advocates and state legislators…

Benzinga

Floki Inu Says It Will Continue The Battle As UK Strikes Down Ad Gunning At Dogecoin

Floki Inu (CRYPTO: FLOKI) — a Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE)-inspired cryptocurrency — has responded to an advertising ban by a United Kingdom regulator, saying it will continue to battle for the right to advertise its

Benzinga

Floki Inu's Campaign 'Missed Doge, Get Floki' Banned By UK Regulators

A promotional campaign conducted by memecoin Floki Inu (CRYPTO: FLOKI) was struck down by the UK's advertising regulator Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).

The Guardian - UK

Watchdog bans London tube Floki Inu cryptocurrency ad campaign

Advertisements named after Elon Musk’s dog allegedly took advantage of consumers’ naivety

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh residents 'feel let down' as luxury housebuilder ignores their pleas

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) censured Ambassador Homes over marketing material for Ferrymuir Gait in South Queensferry, near Edinburgh, where homes cost up to £449,000.

Daily Record

Luxury housebuilder rapped after false advertising to Scots residents

Ambassador Homes was rapped by the Advertising Standards Authority.

The Guardian - UK

Innocent TV ad banned for claiming its drinks help environment

Advertising watchdog demands company provides proof of its products’ green merits

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