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Irresponsible 'barrow of booze' ad encourages excessive drinking says ASA

14-Feb-2018 By Georgina Townshend

A pub that advertised a 'barrow of booze', which included two boxes of wine, 20 bottles of Corona or Peroni, a bottle of Tanqueray gin, a bottle of Ketel One Vodka and a bottle of Tequila and mixers, has been reprimanded by the Advertising Standards...

ASA bans Captain Morgan Snapchat filter

03-Jan-2018 By James Beeson

Diageo Great Britain has been banned from producing a Snapchat lens advertising its Captain Morgan rum brand, after the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) ruled that the filter could appeal to under-18s.

Marston’s avoids wrist-slapping over Jesus ad accused of ‘trivialising Christianity’

30-Aug-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Marston’s Banks’s beer brand has avoided a telling off from the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) after the watchdog deemed a complaint made about a tweet containing religious imagery was not offensive.

Licensee slams ASA for ‘pointless’ investigation into nude beer pong ad

16-Oct-2014 By James Wallin

A licensee has criticised the Advertising Standards Agency for launching an investigation into a “provocative” advert which he had already pulled.

ASA says Diageo’s animated parrot ad ‘likely to appeal strongly to children’

15-Oct-2014 By James Wallin

Diageo has been criticised by the Advertising Standards agency for an advert featuring an animated parrot, which was judged to have a strong appeal to children.

ASA slams ‘world’s strongest beer’ for 67.5% ABV claims

24-Sep-2014 By James Wallin

A product branding itself the world’s strongest beer has been criticised by the Advertising Standards Agency for its claims to be 67.5% ABV.

ASA rules against 'sexually explicit' student night adverts

05-Mar-2014 By Helen Gilbert

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned ‘sexually explicit’ student night adverts by a Leeds nightclub event organiser.

Hi-Spirits 'disappointed' over ASA ruling over Fireball

04-Sep-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Hi-Spirits said it was “disappointed” by a ruling from the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) against its Fireball Whiskey brand.

Complaint against Food Standard Agency advert for Food Hygiene Ratings Scheme rejected

04-Apr-2013

A complaint against an advertising campaign to promote the Food Standard Agency’s Food Hygiene Ratings Scheme has been rejected.

Estrella Damm cinema ad labelled "irresponsible" by ASA

30-Nov-2011 By Michelle Perrett

A cinema ad for Estrella Damm lager has been labelled “irresponsible” by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).

Corney & Barrow rapped for breakfast wine promo

17-Mar-2011 By John Harrington, M&C Report

A bar has been ordered not to repeat an advert that suggested drinking alcohol with breakfast can make work meetings more interesting.

Drinks firms shouldn't fear on-line marketing rules

25-Feb-2011 By John Harrington

New rules on responsible alcohol marketing online should be familiar to the drinks industry, which has "led the way" in self-regulation online.

Win a year's supply of drink offer cleared by ASA

16-Feb-2011 By Ewan Turney

An advert offering students the chance to win a year's supply of drink from off-licence Bargain Booze in Crewe has been cleared of being...

NHS drinks ad cleared by ASA

02-Jun-2010 By Lesley Foottit

An NHS alcohol awareness ad claiming that two glasses of wine could increase the risk of mouth cancer has been cleared by the ASA.

Alcohol advertising: The hard sell

13-Aug-2009

Alcohol advertisers are out of control. Their irresponsible behaviour, particularly their attempts to lure children into the boozing habit, are...

Kronenbourg 'knives and bubbles' ad is cleared

04-Sep-2008 By MA reporter

The Advertising Standards Authority dismissed claims that the ad is linked with violence and aggressive behaviour.

Drinks producers spending less on TV ads

16-Nov-2007

Drinks producers have reduced their TV ad spend by more than a quarter since strict new rules were introduced in October 2005

WKD advert is ruled offensive by ASA

22-Aug-2002

An advertisement for alcoholic drink WKD has been ruled offensive by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).The advert which appeared in the trade...