Bogus Charity Collector's Operation Stopped (21 December 2004)
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has applauded the success of the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) in stopping a bogus charity collector connected with Kosta Ltd.
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New ASA Policy Advisor (20 December 2004)
The ASA has appointed a new Policy Advisor, Lynsay Taffe.
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AuctionWorld Ltd (24 November 2004)
The Television Shopping Channel AuctionWorld Ltd has ceased trading and is in administration. Click the link below for more information.
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Tango advertisement taken off air (11 November 2004)
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) Chairman, Lord Borrie Q.C, has asked broadcasters to remove an advertisement for the soft drink ‘Tango’ from the TV schedules following complaints from members of the public.
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Ad complaints expected to soar (01 November 2004)
The Advertising Standards Authority’s one-stop shop for all advertising complaints opens for business today, marking the biggest change in advertising regulation for over 40 years. The ASA is expecting to receive up to 24,000 complaints in its first year of operation, compared with 14,277 complaints about non-broadcast advertisements in 2003.
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Elizabeth Filkin to lead new Advertising Advisory Committee (27 October 2004)
The Chairman of the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), Lord Borrie QC, has appointed Elizabeth Filkin to Chair the new Advertising Advisory Committee (AAC).
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Advertising and corporate social responsibility (25 October 2004)
The Director-General of the Advertising Standards Authority, Christopher Graham, today warned the advertising industry that the effective self-regulation of non-broadcast advertising is inseparable from Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
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New look for new ASA (25 October 2004)
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) revealed its new brand identity today in preparation for the launch of its new one-stop shop for all advertising complaints on 1st November.
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ASA consumer conference in Manchester on 17 November (24 October 2004)
Parents, teachers, students, community workers, religious leaders, local businesses or any individuals working in the field of consumer protection and advocacy are invited to join the ASA for a free, half-day event .
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New members appointed to enlarged ASA Council (24 October 2004)
The ASA has enlisted the help of four new Council members as it takes on its broadcast advertising responsibilities
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One-stop shop open for business (24 October 2004)
Any confusion about where consumers should lodge concerns about advertising that they find offensive or misleading should end today with the launch of the Advertising Standards Authority’s one-stop shop for advertising complaints. In the biggest shake-up of advertising regulation for over 40 years, the ASA will now, for the first time, take complaints about broadcast advertising.
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Public backs ASA to handle broadcast ad complaints (15 October 2004)
Ofcom's proposal to create a one-stop shop for handling all advertising complaints has strong backing from the public according to new research from the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).
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Speech to the Incorporated Society of British Advertisers Conference
by Tessa Jowell. (15 October 2004)
Speech to the Incorporated Society of British Advertisers Conference
by Tessa Jowell, Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport.
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Public backs ASA to handle broadcast ad complaints (15 October 2004)
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Keeping a check on what children see (15 October 2004)
While adults can make discerning judgements about ads, children may be more susceptible. Yet few people outside the advertising industry will be aware that the CAP Code contains specific rules to help to protect children from being misled or exploited by non-broadcast ads.
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New media, new challenges (15 October 2004)
Nearly half of the complaints received in 2003 came via the ASA's online complaints form - a quick and easy way for complainants to get in touch. But complaints about advertising appearing in 'new media' formats rose substantially too.
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Top ten most complained about ad campaigns 2003 (15 October 2004)
In 2003, most concern was expressed about a national press campaign, but the imagery and wording used on several posters also led to a heavy postbag for the ASA.
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1,700 advertisements changed or withdrawn - ASA Annual Report 2003
(15 October 2004)
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) Annual Report 2003, published today, reveals a record year for halting misleading or offensive advertisements.
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New independent members wanted for ASA Council (15 October 2004)
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is looking to recruit three members of the public to serve on the ASA Council.
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ASA welcomes one stop shop decision (15 October 2004)
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) today welcomed Ofcom's announcement on the future regulation of broadcast advertising.
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Beware of "fake" invoice business scam (15 October 2004)
Small and medium sized businesses should beware of 'fake' invoices which could land on their desks over the summer months, warns the Advertising Standards Authority.
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Sport Newspapers go offside (15 October 2004)
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has referred Sport Newspapers to the Office of Fair Trading for consideration of legal action under the Control of Misleading Advertisements Regulations 1988.
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No FCUK posters without advice (15 October 2004)
The Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) - the industry arm of the self-regulatory system for non-broadcast advertising - has ordered French Connection to pre-vet all its posters for the next two years.
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Expert consumers wanted! (14 October 2004)
The industry body about to become responsible for the TV and radio advertising Codes - the Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice (BCAP) - is seeking consumers to join an Advertising Advisory Committee (AAC) to provide independent advice on broadcast advertising regulatory policy
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ASA flexes its muscles (14 October 2004)
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is taking action against advertisers who make unacceptable claims for sports and muscle supplements, it was announced today. The advertisements, which appear in bodybuilding and health magazines, typically claim that the supplements can burn fat, aid weight loss and improve physique and muscle definition.
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Appointment of new ASA Council members (13 October 2004)
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has appointed four new members to its Council. The new members will join from November 1st, when the ASA takes over responsibility for regulating broadcast advertising from Ofcom, creating a 'one-stop shop' for advertising standards across all media.
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