Rulings

Sky UK Ltd

• Not Upheld
• Television
• 07 February 2018

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. Upgr...

Fayong Hu t/a Greenpromocode.com

• Upheld
• Internet (on own site)
• 31 January 2018

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] an...

Groupon Goods Global GmbH

• Upheld
• E-mail
• 24 January 2018

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 …”.

Since Being Single Ltd

• Upheld
• Internet (sales promotion)
• 24 January 2018

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-...

Buck Inn

• Upheld
• Internet (on own site)
• 10 January 2018

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, “Grah...

Coral Interactive (Gibraltar) Ltd

• Upheld
• Television
• 10 January 2018

A TV ad for Coral, seen on 16 April 2017, featured several stylised clips of footballers playing football, including successfully taking risks and out-manoeuvring and out-playing defending footballers, against the background of a dramatic soundtrack. The voice-over stated, “The beautiful game you can watch it or you...

MyCityDeal Ltd t/a Groupon

• Upheld
• E-mail
• 03 January 2018

Three emails for Groupon:

a. The first email, seen on 21 September 2017, included the text “Fitbit Smart Fitness Watch £44.99 £39.97 View Deal”. The price £44.99 was crossed out. The deal page linked to from the ad included the text “Fitbit Smart Watch With Free Delivery From £86.99”.

b. The second email...

Ticketmaster UK Ltd

• Upheld
• Internet (on own site)
• 03 January 2018

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...

Victoria Lily Events

• Upheld
• Internet (on own site)
• 03 January 2018

A website, www.victorialilyevents.co.uk, for an events planner seen on 22 July 2017 featured text that stated “Village Bell Hire Price … Weekend Hire (Friday - Sunday) from £150 …” and below that was a list of what was included with the tent, which stated “Included Fully erect 4 metre bell tent Ground sheet Outside ...

eHarmony UK Ltd

• Upheld
• Poster
• 03 January 2018

A billboard ad on a London Underground platform for the online dating service, eHarmony, seen on 4 July 2017, featured the headline claim "Step aside, fate. It's time science had a go at love". Further text stated "Imagine being able to stack the odds of finding lasting love entirely in your favour. e...