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Tampax ad banned after ASAI received 84 complaints

The Tampax television advert ‘Tampons and Tea’ will no longer air in the same format after 84 complaints were made about the ad to the Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland. The Procter & Gamble advertisement depicts two women having a conversation in a television chat show scenario. The advertisement opened with the word “TAMPAX” on-screen.… Read More: Tampax ad banned after ASAI received 84 complaints »

Celebrity ads for diet aids should be banned, says top doctor

Social media companies should ban “damaging” celebrity-endorsed social media ads promoting weight loss aids, England’s top doctor has said. Some celebrities with large followings are promoting products such as diet pills and detox teas on social media. Prof Stephen Powis, NHS medical director, argues these products have a damaging effect on the physical and mental… Read More: Celebrity ads for diet aids should be banned, says top… »

Junk food ads banned across London's public transport network

London’s mayor announced a ban on junk food ads across the city’s entire public transport network.