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NMA relaunches as Newsworks
Newspaper Marketing Agency relaunches as Newsworks to reflect changing media landscape beyond print.
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Govt reignites universal health labelling plans
Government to urge manufacturers and retailers to adopt a common system of showing health information on food packages.
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Ad Assoc names Snowball as new chairman
The Advertising Association (AA) has appointed Cilla Snowball as its first female chairman.
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ISBA president stresses need to ‘shape the debate’ over digital practices
Coca Cola chief and ISBA president Jon Woods highlights areas of industry concern and calls for collaboration at IPA annual lunch.
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Cookie laws offer chance to build brand trust
Brands should use the new cookie laws to build brand trust.
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Condom brand sheathed from ad ban
ASA says Skyn’s ads were not sexually explicit or provocative, despite sparking more than 25 complaints.
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‘Pornographic’ American Apparel ads banned Video
‘Offensive, pornographic and exploitative’ American Apparel ads banned while David Beckham H&M underwear ads escape censure.
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COI: a history in ads Video
Marketing Week looks back at the best of the COI, which will offically be closed this week.
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Thinkbox brings back Harvey the dog
New ad campaign to highlight the ‘emotional power’ television offers brands.
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‘PCC-replacement membership should be tied to ad rates’
Non-membership of new press regulator could be punished by advertisers paying less, say MPs.
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Tesco slams ad watchdog over ‘unclear’ ruling
Tesco has slammed the advertising watchdog as “confused” after its complaint against an Asda advertisement was rejected earlier this week.
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MP launches Body Confidence Awards
Brands that promote a positive image will be recognised under an awards scheme being launched by MP Jo Swinson.
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L’Oreal rapped again over airbrushing
L’Oreal has fallen foul of the advertising watchdog again for the “misleading” use of airbrushing in advertising.
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Specsavers to claim damages from Asda over short-sighted ad campaign
Court of Appeal rules that Asda’s use of the word “spec savings” and a double-ellipse logo in ad infringed Specsavers’ trademarks.
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Advertisers refute 'beauty industry perpetuates low self-esteem' claim
Advertisers including L’Oreal and Boots have rejected claims the ad industry encourages low confidence.
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ASA raps metal band for being too sexual but Lady Gaga escapes ad ban Video
“Overtly sexual” Steel Panther pastiche poster banned, while “provocative” Lady Gaga TV spot escapes censure.
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Citroen ad banned for risk to epileptics
A Citroen TV ad using flashing images has been banned for putting epileptics at risk of seizure.
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Hopes raised that the “end of DM” is not yet nigh
Hopes have been raised that European lawmakers will rethink amendments to data protection regulation that has been described as the “end of direct mail” after it emerged that a number of influential bodies within the European Commission are believed to have rejected proposals.
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Brands sign up to Govt’s social mobility initiative
P&G, Coca-Cola and BP are among more than 100 of the UK’s top business brands signed up to the Government’s new social mobility strategy.
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NMA appoints Rufus Olins as chief executive
Newspaper Marketing Agency replaces Maureen Duffy with Warc chief executive.
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Luiz Suarez Paddy Power ad banned
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Marketers stress importance of offering value in 2012
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Ofcom decides not to increase the number of ads allowed on TV
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Ad spend forecast for 2012 cut
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Palestinian tourism map falls foul of ad regulator
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Tesco Big Price Drop boosts shopper numbers
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High street sales worst for six months
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Ofgem: simpler tariffs will restore consumer trust in energy industry
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M&S lingerie ad ‘socially irresponsible’
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Coke and McDonald’s in online unhealthy products promo ban
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Kerastase “most advocated” brand in the UK
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Phones 4U escapes punishment for “scary girl” ad Video
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“Sexist” Ryanair staff ad in the dock
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CIM: ‘Marketing needs to merge with sales to safeguard its future’
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Horror film’s smashed skull campaign banned
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Airbrushing damages consumer trust in brands
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HSBC handed £10.5m fine for mis-selling
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Estrella Damm ad banned for linking alcohol with risk
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Car industry moves to clarify eco messaging
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British Gas to simplify bills after admitting trust gap