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Opinion piece: Advertising and the gender debate

"Gender stereotyping has prompted wider commentary. These high profile developments demonstrate how topical it has become." - An opinion piece from Guy Parker, ASA Chief Executive.

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ASA and CAP Annual Report 2015

Figures published today, as part of our Annual Report, show the changing landscape of advertising regulation continues to be dominated by online ads.

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Confirming a tougher approach to broadband price claims in ads

We've announced we’re strengthening our approach to advertised fixed broadband price claims to avoid customers being misled.

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Opinion Piece: Advertising and the gender debate
"Gender stereotyping has prompted wider commentary. These high profile developments demonstrate how topical it has become." - An opinion piece from Guy Parker, ASA Chief Executive
ASA welcomes successful prosecution of alternative therapy provider following misleading advertising
We have welcomed the outcome of legal action taken against Electronic Healing – a provider of complementary and alternative therapies and devices – by trading standards officers from the London Borough of Camden on behalf of National Trading Standards.
Opinion Piece: Checking the evidence on broadband speed claims: Research update
"Broadband speed is back on the agenda, and where there’s talk of the UK’s broadband infrastructure, there’s often talk of broadband advertising." - An opinion piece from Guy Parker, ASA Chief Executive.