Advertising Standards Authority

Watchdogs split oversight of gambling advertisements

New betting regulator agrees deal with Advertising Standards Authority to help streamline complaints

Tue Dec 10 2024 - 19:13

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

Fri Nov 08 2024 - 15:23

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

Wed Aug 21 2024 - 05:00

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

Wed Aug 07 2024 - 20:51

Complaints to advertising standards body rose 18% in 2023

Fifth of written complaints received by ASA were made about social media influencer content

Thu Jul 18 2024 - 15:53

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

Tue Apr 30 2024 - 05:00

HSBC suspends banker over climate change comments

Senior executive accuses regulators of overstating financial risks of climate change

Mon May 23 2022 - 08:39

Just 7% of public grievances on adverts upheld

Consumers take aim at almost 1,000 commericals – travel and holiday sector top list

Wed Apr 27 2022 - 19:09

UK regulator says Floki Inu breached advertising standards

Crypto token ads on London’s transport network ‘exploited consumers’ fears of missing out

Wed Mar 02 2022 - 10:55

‘Meme coin’ Floki Inu’s marketing blitz investigated by UK ad watchdog

Ads display slogan: ‘Missed Doge? Get Floki’

Thu Nov 18 2021 - 11:40

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

Tue Oct 12 2021 - 17:33

Ryanair ‘jab and go’ advertisement falls foul of watchdog

Advertising Standards Authority finds ad to be misleading, irresponsible and in poor taste

Fri Jan 22 2021 - 15:54

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Are you worried your vision has worsened this year? There are simple ways to address it

Sun Nov 22 2020 - 06:00

Brexit takes a back seat as economy and housing dominate

Business Week: also in the news were the coronavirus, Ryanair and commercial property

Fri Feb 07 2020 - 16:00

‘Empowering’ fashion ad banned for ‘overly sexualising’ women

Pretty Little Thing website had claimed its ‘irresponsible’ YouTube advert was inclusive

Wed Feb 05 2020 - 11:03

Ryanair misled consumers on low emissions, says UK advert regulator

Airline ‘disappointed and surprised’ given it ‘fully complied’ with regulations

Wed Feb 05 2020 - 00:01

Varadkar says house where Ana Kriégel murdered should be demolished

Taoiseach separately says there is no obligation on media companies to fact check ads

Thu Nov 07 2019 - 19:55

Broadband firms face clampdown on ads for ‘misleading’ top speeds

Watchdog says ads for internet speeds must alert customers to level of availability

Tue Aug 20 2019 - 17:45

Tech giants urge restraint after push for ‘harmful content’ rules

More than 80 submissions made to consultation on proposed online safety act

Thu Jun 27 2019 - 12:05

Viability of BusConnects plan questioned by Fine Gael TD

Kate O’Connell says transport plan for Dublin will have irreversible consequences

Thu May 09 2019 - 00:58

Aer Lingus warned over ‘misleading’ pet travel adverts

Complaint against Lidl also upheld after email for sale featured non-discounted items

Thu Apr 25 2019 - 18:16

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

Tue Dec 18 2018 - 05:05

Ryanair complains to advertising watchdog over claims company

ASAI partially upholds complaint against MyRefund which manages flight delay claims

Tue Oct 30 2018 - 19:20

Can advertising standards keep up with social media's influencers?

Rise of Irish social media influencers raises issues for advertisers

Thu Sept 06 2018 - 04:35

Secondary ticketing website Viagogo in hot water

UK advertising watchdog says company failed to amend misleading prices online

Wed May 30 2018 - 14:13

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

Fri May 11 2018 - 05:48

Complaints upheld against Lidl for not identifying competition winners

ASAI agreed with concerns raised over competition valued at more than €5,000 per winner

Tue Mar 06 2018 - 14:17

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

Tue Mar 06 2018 - 00:02

Commemorative coins face Central Bank crackdown

Bank to act amid concerns over private firms selling medals marking historic events

Mon Feb 05 2018 - 01:00

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

Tue Jan 09 2018 - 13:24

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

Wed Jan 03 2018 - 14:14

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

Tue Nov 28 2017 - 06:30

AIB ad with child in car banned for showing ‘unsafe practices’

Complaints to ASAI said child was not correctly fastened and had thick coat

Fri Sept 22 2017 - 12:24

Ad claiming 100,000 lives saved by NI abortion laws ‘accurate’

Advertising body rejects complaint about anti-abortion advert

Wed Aug 02 2017 - 08:50