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Abi Roman September 17, 2019

PromoVeritas on screen: Inside Cadbury on Channel 4

Earlier this week PromoVeritas were featured in a Channel 4 documentary that went behind the scenes at the famous Cadbury…

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PromoVeritas September 17, 2019

MPs call for ban on addictive loot boxes

A recent House of Commons Select Committee report has recommended that video game ‘loot boxes’ be classified as gambling and…

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Gaming
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Abi Roman September 10, 2019

Thinking of running an Advent calendar promotion?

A surefire way to attract attention from consumers this Christmas is to run an advent calendar promotion – these are…

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Abi Roman September 5, 2019

Run it Right: Promotions in Ireland

Planning a promotion in Ireland but confused about the different rules in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland? Amy…

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Consumer Protection Regulation
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Abi Roman September 2, 2019

ASA bans Home Office advert

Even the government is not free from reprisals for misleading advertising. Our Compliance Manager, Amy Powell, takes a look at…

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Abi Roman August 30, 2019

August’s ASA Rulings Recap

Our Compliance Manager, Amy Powell, takes a look at Advertising Standards Authority’s latest rulings, and the impact they have on…

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PromoVeritas August 23, 2019

London Advertising Softball League End of Season Recap

We’ve reached the end of another thrilling season for the London Advertising Softball League – here are your winners: League…

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LASL
London Advertising Softball League
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Sport

Abi Roman August 2, 2019

Ex on the Beach influencer’s ‘irresponsible ad’ banned by the ASA

This week an ASA Ruling against Ex on the Beach star Jemma Lucy for promoting a weight loss drink whilst…

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PromoVeritas August 2, 2019

Should there be age limits for competition prize winners?

A teenager who won £1.9m on the lotto says that it was a ‘curse’ and that under 18s should be…

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Consumer Protection Regulation
gambling
Gaming
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