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Allay Claims Ltd t/a CheckMyPaydayLoan.com
A radio ad for a claims management company, CheckMyPaydayLoan.com, broadcast on 20 September 2017. The ad featured a voice-over that stated, "Ever had a time in your life where you've been forced to rely on payday loans and then struggled to make the repayments? You could be entitled to compensation. At Check My P...
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General Motors UK Ltd t/a Vauxhall
A TV and radio ad for Vauxhall:a. The TV ad, seen in September 2017, showed a couple in a car discussing the Wi-Fi password. The voice-over at the ad’s conclusion stated, “We call that one of life’s small victories and here’s another one: we’ll beat your quote from the well-known online car buyer by £1000 on part-excha...
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Make The Air Fair
A paid-for Facebook post, regional press ad, poster and internet display ad for Make The Air Fair:a. The paid-for Facebook post, seen in early December 2016, was headed “Make The Air Fair” and stated “Our airwaves are up for sale. BT already own too much and now they want even more. Tell Sharon White, Head of Ofcom, sh...
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Poundland Ltd
A series of posts on Poundland’s Twitter and Facebook page, promoting the #ElfBehavingBad campaign, seen in December 2017:a. An ad, posted on 11 December, featured an image of a toy elf and a bottle of De-Icer placed in front of a car windscreen which featured a drawing of a pair of breasts. The caption stated, “Oh Elf...
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Puig (UK) Ltd t/a Paco Rabanne
Two TV ads and a Video on Demand (VOD) promoted the men's fragrance, Paco Rabanne XS:a. The first TV ad, which was seen in July and August 2017, depicted a man walking into a bathroom. He was seen to have removed his suit jacket and became topless. Two women were then seen peering towards a light source in a dark room....
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Ryanair Ltd
A TV ad, a radio ad and a poster for Ryanair:a. The TV ad, seen on 26 September 2017, featured images of people travelling on a Ryanair plane. The voice-over stated, "Discover why more and more people are choosing Europe's number one airline." On-screen text stated "IATA Scheduled passengers carried: 201...
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Sky UK Ltd
A TV ad for Sky TV, broadcast on 23 September 2017, promoted the Sky Sports Premier League channel. The ad stated, "New Sky Sports is here. So now all our existing and new Sky TV customers can get our brand new channel dedicated to the Premier League, and watch all the unmissable drama from 126 live games. Upgrade...
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Source Ltd
A direct mailing for Source Ltd, which promoted the Meristem Dietary Supplement, received on 14 August 2017, described, over 18 pages, the product’s ability to “replace and renew every cell in the human body, completely rejuvenating it … effectively rejuvenate your 11 vital systems, restore your youth and recover perfe...
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Thomas Tunnock Ltd
A poster for Tunnocks Tea Cakes, seen on 6 November 2017, showed an image of a female tennis player holding a tea cake in place of a tennis ball at the top of her thigh, with her skirt raised at the hip. Text underneath the image of the women stated “Where do you keep yours?” with text underneath the product image stat...
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iPhoneIMEI.net t/a iPhoneIMEI.net
A web page for an iPhone unlocking service, seen on www.iphoneimei.net in September 2017, stated "Factory unlock Orange UK iPhone. Price from £19.99".
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trivago N.V. t/a trivago
A TV ad for Trivago, seen on 30 July 2017, began with an actress who said, “How many hotels does Trivago compare? 1,000? 10,000? 100,000? 300,000? 500,000? 700,000? Trivago now compares prices from more than a million hotels to find the ideal hotel for the best price.”
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Bluecrest Health Screening Ltd
A direct mailing advertising a health screening service, received in June 2017, stated “You are probably very well looked after by your NHS GP when you are ill, but you may also appreciate that many serious health conditions don’t show any warning signs. Around 80% of Strokes are caused by a blockage. That's why a card...
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Fayong Hu t/a Greenpromocode.com
A website, www.greenpromocode.com, which purported to offer online discounts, seen on 17 October 2017, featured the headline "Nutmeg Promo Codes 2017." Text stated "We have 3 nutmeg coupons for you to consider including 0 promo codes and 2 deals in October 2017. Grab a free nutmeg.com coupons [sic] and s...
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Fernard Ltd t/a banaway.co.uk
A radio ad for banaway.co.uk, a claims management company, heard on 11 October 2017, featured dialogue between an authoritative figure and a driver: “The accused was driving recklessly”; “I’m usually a pretty careful driver”; “Turns out he had previous”; “I do a lot of miles. I picked up nine points for speeding. 51 in...
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Rosemary Water Ltd
Seven magazine and national press ads, two paid-for tweets, a video on the advertiser’s Instagram page and the website for Rosemary Water:a. A magazine and national press ad, seen in April and June 2017, featured the heading “A LADY IN ACCIAROLI HAS BEEN ON ‘THE ROSEMARY DIET’ FOR 100 YEARS. TELL HER IT’S A FAD”. Furth...
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Shaun Smith
A website, www.18kaweek.com , promoting an internet marketing earnings scheme, seen on 2 November 2017, stated “How To Earn $2,571 + A Day…This Internet Millionaire Wants To “Give You His Money Making Website (The SAME Website That Has Made Him A Millionaire For FREE!”…Just To Prove That His Online Money-Making System ...
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Top Travel UK Ltd t/a Flywhizz
An email for a travel operator, Flywhizz, dated 24 October 2017, included text at the top of the email which stated “From British Airways”. Various airlines were listed in the body of the email, including British Airways.
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Geox SpA
A TV ad for Geox SpA, a shoe retailer, seen on the Disney Junior Plus channel on 11 August 2017, featured a voice-over stating, “With the purchase of a pair of Geox, you’ll get Geox XLight”. Children were shown holding four miniature Geox shoes on keyrings which contained lights (XLights), followed by two of the device...
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Groupon Goods Global GmbH
A product page on www.groupon.co.uk, promoting an offer on toilet rolls, seen on 5 October 2017 featured text that stated, “60x Rolls of Cusheen Quilted Lavender Toilet Paper Difference 64% £33.31 [strikethrough price] £11.99 …”.
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National Express Group plc
A paid-for search result on Google for National Express coach journeys from York to London, seen on 5 October 2017, stated "Journeys From 4h 35mins".
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32Red Ltd t/a 32Red
Media: Internet (on own site)
Topic: Sports, leisure and hobbies, Gambling -
7dayshop.com Ltd
Media: Internet (on own site)
Topic: Utilities, energy and environment -
ALS First Aid Training
Media: Internet (on own site)
Topic: Health conditions -
Action for Greyhounds UK t/a Action for Greyhounds
Media: Cinema
Topic: Animals and farming, Charity, education and Third sector -
Alarm Response Management - ARM GB Community Interest Company t/a ARM GB
Media: Internet (on own site)
Topic: Home and garden, Safety and security -
Architect Personal Training
Media: Internet (social networking)
Topic: Health conditions, Charity, education and Third sector -
Argos Ltd
Media: Internet (search engine)
Topic: Appliances, electronics and machinery -
Argos Ltd
Media: Internet (on own site)
Topic: Appliances, electronics and machinery, Computers, phones and telecoms -
Asos.com Ltd
Media: Internet (on own site)
Topic: Clothing, shoes and jewellery -
B&Q plc
Media: Internet (on own site)
Topic: Home and garden -
Bonne Terre Ltd t/a Sky Bet
Media: E-mail
Topic: Sports, leisure and hobbies -
Cambridge Islamic College
Media: Internet (on own site)
Topic: Charity, education and Third sector -
Cleopatra Escorts
Media: Internet (on own site)
Topic: Sports, leisure and hobbies -
DF Sales Ltd
Media: Internet (on own site)
Topic: Home and garden -
DSG Retail Ltd t/a Currys/PCWorld
Media: Internet (on own site)
Topic: Promotions and competitions, Appliances, electronics and machinery -
DSG Retail Ltd t/a Currys/PCWorld
Media: Internet (on own site)
Topic: Holidays, travel and motoring -
EE Ltd t/a EE
Media: Television
Topic: Computers, phones and telecoms, Clothing, shoes and jewellery, Sports, leisure and hobbies -
EU Lotto Ltd t/a Lottoland
Media: Leaflet
Topic: Sports, leisure and hobbies, Gambling -
Engines On Demand Ltd
Media: Internet (e-tailing)
Topic: Holidays, travel and motoring -
English Spirit Distillery
Media: Internet (social networking)
Topic: Alcohol, Food, drink and supplements
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Maple Syrup Media Ltd t/a Quidco
Media: Internet (sales promotion)
Topic: Promotions and competitions -
The Entertainer (Amersham) Ltd
Media: Internet (social networking)
Topic: Promotions and competitions, Children and the vulnerable -
William Reed Business Media Ltd
Media: E-mail
Topic: Promotions and competitions, Recruitment and work -
Alisha Lemay
Media: Internet (sales promotion)
Topic: Promotions and competitions, Sports, leisure and hobbies -
Immediate Media Company Ltd t/a buysubscriptions
Media: Magazine
Topic: Sports, leisure and hobbies -
K n M's Embroidery
Media: Internet (sales promotion)
Topic: Promotions and competitions
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Dipsticks Research Ltd t/a panelbase.net
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ROM Soccerleagues Ltd t/a Soccersixes
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Furniture@Work Ltd
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Made a Mano Srl t/a madeamano.com
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WorldPay (UK) Ltd
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Afibel SAS
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New Wave Capital Ltd t/a Capital on Tap
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Daub Alderney Ltd
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FSB Technology (UK) Ltd t/a 21Bet
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MT SecureTrade Ltd
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Wye Valley Promotions Ltd
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Capital One Bank (Europe) plc
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Wowcher Ltd
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Glide Utilities Ltd
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Quotatis Ltd
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Ingenie Services Ltd
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Smyths Toys UK Ltd
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Bolsover Cruise Club Ltd
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Progress Ltd