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Why has the UK banned this shower gel ad?

A shower gel commercial has been banned in the UK for “suggesting white skin superior to black skin”. The company behind ad has defended their spot...

21/08/2025

Business

Swatch shares drop as Swiss watchmaker apologises for racist ad

Swatch share prices have been in a steady decline since a sharp peak in late July. Today's advertising misstep isn't going to help their recovery.

18/08/2025

Tech News

Gloomy times ahead for European political advertising

An EU regulation on political advertising online has unintended consequences, not just for politicians, but also for think tanks and NGOs.

01/08/2025

Tech News

Meta halts political advertising in the EU due to ‘unworkable’ rules

The EU’s transparency rules for political advertising, aimed at restricting foreign interference, will apply as of 10 October.

25/07/2025

Business

Netflix delivers steady growth but disappoints in its outlook

Netflix on Thursday announced nearly 50% profit growth for the last quarter as the video streaming service's more than 300 million subscribers have become increasingly attractive to advertisers.

18/07/2025

Tech News

Amazon to call on EU judges for online platform rules exemption

The hearing is the second in which a company contests the European Commission's reasoning behind the Digital Services Act.

11/06/2025

Tech News

YouTube launches new AI-powered feature to place ads at ‘peak’ moments

The initiative is YouTube’s latest foray into using AI to maximise advertising potential.

15/05/2025

Green News

Dutch court protects city’s fossil fuel ad ban in ‘milestone’ ruling

The general health interests of citizens are worth more than the commercial interests of advertisers, the court said.

28/04/2025

Green News

Inside the NGO taking on the biggest greenwashers in Germany

For three years, DUH has been taking companies to court for dubious advertising claims about climate neutrality.

12/04/2025

Health news

Over 200 influencers illegally promoted nicotine products in France

A new report from a French anti-tobacco organisation has criticised influencers’ support of nicotine-containing products online.

11/03/2025

Green News

Super Bowl ad sees ‘Science Moms’ urging action on climate change

The advert charts climate change through the life of a little girl, from birth to the day she heads off to college.

10/02/2025

Culture news

Will book blurbs become a thing of the past?

As a major publisher stops forcing books to have author endorsements, is this the end of the road for the common cover practice?

07/02/2025

Culture news

Explained: The alleged sex scandal impacting Japanese TV network Fuji

This alleged sex scandal is another dark chapter for Japan’s entertainment industry, which has not recovered from the Johnny & Associates abuse revelations in 2023.

21/01/2025

Health news

Tobacco advertising bans do help lower odds of smoking, study shows

Researchers say a new pooled data analysis shows that bans on direct and indirect tobacco advertising should be expanded internationally.

14/01/2025

Tech News

Pinterest hit with privacy complaint for unlawfully tracking users

The French data protection authority could fine Pinterest if the claims stack up.

24/10/2024

Business

Parisians say 'non' to global brands on culturally important sites

Cash-strapped Paris city council is under attack for allowing global brands to peddle their wares at historic sites.

14/10/2024

Green News

PR firms should drop fossil fuel companies as clients, says new report

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has described advertising and PR industries as key facilitators for the fossil fuel industry.

24/09/2024

Food and Drink

UK to ban junk food ads for children

It’s big naps for Big Macs as the only way to see fast food advertising on British television is about to be after the watershed, as part of the UK government’s drive to improve public health.

15/09/2024

Tech News

Online platforms’ advertising transparency checked by EU Commission

Election integrity and protection of minors are the other priority areas so far earmarked for DSA enforcement.

11/09/2024

Tech News

Google faces antitrust lawsuit in the US over digital advertising tech

Google faces yet another antitrust lawsuit in the US after a major defeat over its search engine dominance in August.

09/09/2024