I stand four-square behind Dita Von Teese. That's a sentence I've always wanted to be able to write. But I'm not being creepy - or, at least, not just being creepy... more

Watchdog bans eBay advert claiming 25 percent discounts

22.04.09

The Advertising Standards Authority has told eBay to stop claiming that it offers new goods 25% below store prices... more

Beer poster banned for false courage claim

15.04.09

A poster which showed a nervous man and the slogan "Take Courage my friend" was banned by the Advertising Standards Authority for suggesting the beer could increase confidence... more

Anti-smoking advert 'too frightening'

01.04.09

An anti-smoking advert could distress young children by preying on their fears that their parents might die, the advertising watchdog has ruled... more

Iggy Pop insurer refuses to give car cover to musicians

23.02.09

A car insurer which has a Ł25million ad campaign starring veteran rocker Iggy Pop refuses to insure musicians... more

Protesters target 'sexist' cosmetic surgery adverts

17.02.09

Cosmetic surgery adverts on the Tube are being defaced by campaigners who oppose the "sexist" portrayal of women... more

Larger-than-life sofa advert banned

03.12.08

A furniture company has been criticised by advertising watchdogs for making their sofas look bigger than they are... more

ITV pop-up ads that can appear DURING shows

01.10.08

Television viewers may soon be unable to avoid adverts during their favourite shows as ITV develops plans for "pop-up" commercials... more

Goodbye, boys... Eva Herzigova may have to cover up as the EU pulls the plug on 'sexist' TV commercials

05.09.08

The end could be in sight for adverts which use sex to sell after they came under the unforgiving gaze of Brussels. ... more

So is Paul McKenna a genius or a snake-oil salesman?

04.08.08

Flashy, ambitious and a little prone to psychobabble, it is no wonder celebrities have taken DJ turned hypnotist turned self-help guru Paul McKenna to their hearts. ... more

Mr T's Snickers advert axed after US human rights groups complain of homophobia

28.07.08

A chocolate bar advertisement featuring Mr T has been taken off the air after accusations that it is ‘homophobic’. ... more

'Bespoke' suits can now be a cut below best

18.06.08

Tailors on Savile Row have lost a legal battle over their right to use the word "bespoke" to refer exclusively to hand-made suits... more

Advertising watchdog calls in the OFT over Ryanair

09.04.08

The ASA is referring Ryanair to the OFT, stating that the airline has "persistently misled consumers"... more

VW ad with the shivering Jack Russell pulled

06.04.08

The trainer of the 'singing dog' in the Volkswagen commercial tells the MoS: 'Don’t worry he’s not frightened, he’s just standing on a vibrating plate' ... more

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