Latest news
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Avoiding ‘Fake Views’ – A guide to testimonials and endorsements
- CAP News
- 22 July 2021
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Nothing new under the Code - New platforms, same rules
- CAP News
- 22 July 2021
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Innovate to regulate: policing ads online
- ASA News
- 08 July 2021
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Protecting children online: our Q1 2021 monitoring results
- ASA News
- 07 July 2021
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Getting the job done: getting your ads for employment opportunities right
- CAP News
- 07 July 2021
Latest rulings
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BrewDog plc
- Upheld
- Social media (paid ad)
- 07 July 2021
A paid-for Instagram post by Brewdog was banned for making misleading nutrition claims for an alcoholic drink and for making other non-permitted nutrition claims.
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Crimestoppers Trust
- Not upheld
- Radio
- 07 July 2021
Two radio ads for the charity CrimeStoppers were not scheduled inappropriately and did not break the BCAP Code.
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DRTY DRINKS Ltd
- Upheld
- Social media (own site)
- 07 July 2021
Two Instagram posts by a drinks company were banned for making misleading nutrition claims for an alcoholic drink and for encouraging excessive drinking.
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Person(s) unknown t/a KaiAviation
- Upheld
- Magazine (paid ad)
- 23 June 2021
A magazine ad for a clothing company was banned for being likely to cause serious or widespread offence by objectifying women.
