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Free industry webinar: refresher on new Childrens and Food & Beverage Advertising Codes
2 July 2024 The new Children’s Advertising Code and Food and Beverage Code come into effect on 1 August for all new advertising. Make sure you’re up to speed with the changes to the rules by attending our free refresher webinar for industry.
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
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.
