Current News and Media Releases
Spotlight on: Use of Olympic Words and Emblems in Advertising
19 June 2024 As we count down to Paris 2024, advertisers, agencies, and media companies should ensure they are aware of the restrictions in place regarding words and emblems associated with the Olympic and Commonwealth Games.
Latest Decisions: advocacy advertising, gambling websites, and more.
5 June 2024 The following are the latest decisions from the ASA.
Our most complained about ads (ever)
29 May 2024 We’ve been dealing with complaints about ads for a while – in 2023 we reached our 50th anniversary. To celebrate this milestone, our team have dusted off the record books to reveal the top five most complained about ads in ASA history.
ASA announces most complained about ads ever in 50th anniversary Annual Report
27 May 2024 The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has released its 2023 Annual Report, marking half a century of advertising self-regulation.
Latest decisions: noise sensitivity, alcohol advertising, and more.
10 May 2024 The following are the latest decisions from the ASA.
Free industry briefings: Children’s Advertising Code & Food and Beverage Advertising Code
The ASA are pleased to announce three free webinar briefings available for industry on the two new Codes announced this week.
Industry resources to support new Children’s Advertising and Food and Beverage Advertising Codes
30 April 2024 The ASA have released a range of new resources on the new Children’s Advertising Code and Food and Beverage Advertising Code to support industry understanding and compliance with the new Codes.
Media Release: ASA strengthens advertising protections for consumers with two comprehensive new Codes
30 April 2024 The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is pleased to announce two new Codes have been adopted and will replace the existing Children and Young People’s Advertising Code and the food rules in the Advertising Standards Code in November 2024.
Latest decisions: car ads, fine print, and more.
11 April 2024 The following are the latest decisions from the ASA.
Media Release: ASA releases 2023 Advertising Turnover
9 April 2024 The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) today reported that advertising revenue across main media was $3.359 billion dollars for the 12 months ended 31 December 2023.
