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Watchdog says television advert for Sanex fed negative stereotypes and was likely to cause serious offenceA television advert for Sanex shower gel has been banned in the UK for appearing to suggest that black skin is “problematic” and white skin is “su…
Calls for boycott after Swiss watchmaker becomes latest western brand accused of racist imageryThe Swiss watchmaker Swatch has apologised and removed an advert featuring a model pulling the corners of his eyes, after the image prompted accusations of r…
In today’s newsletter: Doctors are sounding the alarm over a surge in cancers and irreversible skin damage linked to bleaching creams, as colourism continues to shape beauty ideals from Africa to AsiaGood morning. The slogan “black is beautiful” rang o…
Advertising group halves interim dividend after pre-tax profit plunges to £98m in first half of its financial yearBusiness live – latest updatesDozens more countries face higher levies on exports to US as new Trump tariffs come into effectClients inclu…
ASA says online ads from Aira and EDF Energy omitted key facts about eligibility for government grantsTwo more “misleading” adverts promoting heat pumps have been banned by the UK’s advertising watchdog.A week after the Advertising Standards Authority …
Advertising revenue at division that includes the Australian, Daily Telegraph and Herald Sun down 5%Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesSign up for Guardian Australia’s free weekly media newsletter hereRevenue generated from News Corp…
Party wants video platform to face same scrutiny as broadcasters due to deepfake and investment scamsThe Liberal Democrats are calling for urgent regulation of YouTube advertising after scams including deepfakes, impersonated public figures and fraudul…
Ads encouraging sport fans to ‘bet now’ do not breach any rules but gambling reform advocates say it shows industry attempts to self-regulate have failedFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or dail…
Some critics allege phrase is coded promotion of eugenics and accuse campaign of being ‘tone deaf’A new ad campaign from American Eagle starring the US actor Sydney Sweeney is meeting backlash, with some critics alleging online that the advertisement’s…
Broadcaster plans £15m in savings and flags £20m cut to programme budget amid continued dip in advertisingBusiness live – updatesITV has launched a further £15m in cost cuts after profits at the broadcaster plummeted by more than 40% in the first half …