Current News and Media Releases
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.
Spotlight on: Generative AI in advertising
5 March 2024 Generative AI is reshaping the way content is generated and consumed, with far-reaching implications for the advertising industry.
Latest decisions: use of testimonials, gambling advertising, and more.
4 March 2024 The following are the latest decisions from the ASA.
Latest decisions: gambling websites, OnDemand horror ads, and more.
31 January 2024 The following are the latest decisions from the ASA.
Latest decisions: offensive language, therapeutic claims and more
19 December 2023 The following are the latest decisions from the ASA.
2000’s: advertising self-regulation through the decades
The early 2000’s saw further development of ASA compliance and education programmes.
Latest decisions: Horror ads, trial subscriptions, and more
16 November 2023 The following are the latest decisions from the ASA.