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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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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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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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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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Quality Solicitors Organisation Ltd
A website for QualitySolicitors, www.qualitysolicitors.com, seen on 19 September 2017. On the website's home page, under the title "Specialists solicitors that you can rely on", it stated that QualitySolicitors had "over 100 branches countrywide".
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Servicing Stop Ltd
The website www.servicingstop.co.uk for the car servicing company Servicing Stop:a. The home page of the website, seen in February 2017, included the claim “up to 60% off” and then listed their servicing discounts: “Full service £114.92” with the price “£287.30” struck out; “Interim service £72.87” with the price “£182...
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Since Being Single Ltd
The dating website www.sincebeingsingle.com, seen on 12 September 2017, featured an offer for the “Premium Package” which stated “TRANSFORM YOUR GAME 1-DAY WORKSHOP…+5 Bonuses Worth Over £5,000 OFFER PRICE £497”. The price of £1497 was crossed out. A second offer for the “Core Package” stated “TRANSFORM YOUR GAME 1-DAY...
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AFerry Ltd
A banner ad for ferry tickets, seen on 2 August 2017, stated "From Dover to Dunkerque from £7 … From Dover to Calais from £7 … From Dover to Calais from £8".
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Buck Inn
Two Facebook posts for the Buck Inn, a pub in Darlington:a. The first post, dated 8 September 2017, stated “German Grub Night at The Buck Inn Dont mention ze war!”. The post included an image of a poster titled “german night” with text stating “Set 3 Course Meal Including Popular German Dishes £19.95pp, “Graham Ze Chef...
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CPBigwood Ltd t/a SDL Auctions
A catalogue for SDL Auctions property auction, which took place on 6 July 2017, contained a contents page that listed all of the lots for sale. Text at the head of the page said “All guide prices are subject to additional non-optional fees, including the buyer’s administration fee. Please see Important Notices in the c...
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UK Juicers Ltd
A page on www.ukjuicers.com, a website for a Juicer retailer, seen on 31 January 2017, was headed "JUISIR & JUICERO - CREATING MORE JUICING PROBLEMS THAN THEY SOLVE". Text stated "We Think That Anyone Who Is Serious About Juicing Regularly Should Avoid These Two Machines ... The customer being perman...
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Convits Ltd
An Instagram post on TV personality Stephanie Davis’ page, seen on 10 August 2017, promoted vitamins. Text stated “Just wanted to let you all know about @convitsuk - a great daily vitamin & mineral company I have just started using … Get your exclusive 50% off online today with code STEPH50”. [Love heart emoji]”.
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Diageo Great Britain Ltd
A Snapchat lens advertising Captain Morgan, seen in June 2017, included a cartoon icon of a pirate. The lens, which made the user’s face look like Captain Morgan, featured two glasses of a mixed alcoholic drink clinking together on screen, a seagull that flew a scroll on to the screen, which said “Live like the Captain...
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Ticketmaster UK Ltd
A website selling event tickets, www.ticketmaster.co.uk, seen in March 2017, stated "ticketmaster PLATINUM. THE BEST AVAILABLE TICKETS ... Ticketmaster Platinum offers fans the best available tickets for an event direct from the artist. Platinum Tickets enable market-based pricing (adjusting prices according to su...
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Flex Technologies Ltd t/a Bioglow
Media: Internet (e-tailing)
Topic: Utilities, energy and environment -
GIOBM Ltd t/a NEDonBoard.com
Media: Internet (on own site), E-mail
Topic: Recruitment and work -
Game Retail Ltd
Media: Internet (on own site)
Topic: Computers, phones and telecoms -
Gameseek Ltd
Media: Internet (on own site)
Topic: Computers, phones and telecoms -
Hankook Tyre UK Ltd
Media: Radio
Topic: Holidays, travel and motoring
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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