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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.

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.

Guidance on Anzac Day advertising

26 March 2024 Anzac Day is a New Zealand national day of remembrance commemorated on April 25 each year, on the anniversary of the landing of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps at Gallipoli in Turkey during World War I.

Don’t be an egg this Easter – advertise responsibly

14 March 2024 With Easter fast approaching, we have some egg-cellent advice for advertisers to support socially responsible seasonal advertising.

Spotlight on: Advertising zero alcohol beverages

13 March 2024 With low alcohol and zero alcohol beverages increasing in popularity as consumer curiosity in alcohol free alternatives grows, advertising for this category has expanded.