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ASA clears Three over 'misleading' iPhone 16 Pro ads after Vodafone complaint
02 Apr 2025 09:52 GMT
… page, which detailed what the ads referenced. The company contended that … advertisements were "unlikely to mislead" due to their clear communication … details in their marketing materials. Starting from January, Ofcom has mandated that …
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Podcast publishers expand into video to boost growth as advertising investment gains remain slow
22 Mar 2025 00:14 GMT
… online video, influencer/creator marketing, and social media.
Global … 12+. In the UK, Ofcom found the percentage listening to … video takeover versus audio-only campaigns.
As brands become more … the world’s largest podcast advertising market
The US – home …
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Scam ads targeting learner drivers circulate on social media
18 Mar 2025 02:22 GMT
… of practice, set out by Ofcom, require online platforms, such as … for platforms to prevent scam advertising. Further duties on this will … .
Which? is calling on Ofcom to take strong action against … victim to scam ads.
Find out more: join our campaign to Stamp …
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Ofcom rushes to close loophole that lets politicians act as newsreaders
17 Mar 2025 17:55 GMT
… successfully challenged two recent Ofcom rulings relating to the … editorial decision-making”.
Nevertheless, Ofcom also said it was … info about charities, online ads, and content funded by … to a coordinated political campaign by far-left pressure groups …
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U.K.'s Ofcom gets power to penalize illegal digital content
17 Mar 2025 16:33 GMT
… . 17. Under the law, Ofcom can require social media companies …
How can the agency punish offending companies? Ofcom can fine companies … to block payment services or advertisers from the offending sites, … feasible to do so. Ofcom plans to evaluate tech firms …
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GB News Accused of Spreading an ‘Antisemitic Conspiracy Theory’ Unchallenged – But Ofcom Says It Can’t Act
17 Mar 2025 12:22 GMT
… spokesperson for broadcast regulator Ofcom told Byline Times their rules … , amid “significant concerns” Ofcom had over editorial control of … to their agency and ensure that their ads will not … campaign group Stop Funding Hate, over its decision to advertise …
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Critics say Ofcom is too weak on illegal social media content as new rules start
17 Mar 2025 00:16 GMT
… on: “As global law enforcement agencies queue up to warn of … .
“But the government and Ofcom must work together and significantly … in scope of the fraudulent advertising duties in the Act will … unnecessarily exposed to countless scam ads.
“The Online Safety Act …
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New Ofcom powers for online safety come into force as charities warn of 'major gaps' in legislation
17 Mar 2025 00:13 GMT
… online firms.
But many campaigners have criticised Ofcom's approach … quot;As global law enforcement agencies queue up to warn of … in scope of the fraudulent advertising duties in the Act … unnecessarily exposed to countless scam ads.
"The Online Safety …
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Does Kim Kardashian's traffic stopping Skims ad objectify or liberate women
07 Mar 2025 08:40 GMT
… 's new SKIMS campaign brings back the ' … received the highest number of Ofcom complaints in ITV… commentary on how celebrity-driven marketing continues to evolve. It … sex appeal remain central to advertising strategies. Nonetheless, Kim…
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Marks & Spencer faces boycott over GB News ads following host’s LGBTQ+ slur
01 Mar 2025 02:03 GMT
… boycott over its continued advertising on GB News, after … regulator Ofcom over the “disgusting” comments, through UK-based campaign group … Spencer over one of its advertisements, for including – in their … until it stops all advertisements on the channel.
One …