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The world has turned upside down in 2020 and even the normally dynamic and colourful world of advertising has been affected. Brands today are marketing for mind and market share in new and exciting ways, but sometimes advertising can cross the line and…
The 10 most complained about advertisements to 30 June 2020 reflects a high level of community concern about discrimination or vilification and the depiction of people in advertising. The mid-year report on the most complained about ads in Australia also highlights community concerns…
Recently, we’ve seen a rise in health-related community awareness advertising aiming to educate Australians on being safe and hygienic during the COVID-19 pandemic. These sorts of ads are being created not only by government and not-for-profits, but also businesses who seek to play…
Community concerns about sexually suggestive content in advertising headlines the top 10 list of most complained about advertisements to 30 June. Concerns about violence are also highlighted. So far this year Ad Standards has processed over 4,000 complaints, an increase of over 1,000…
In a record few months, 2018 has produced two of the most complained about advertisements in Ad Standards’ 20-year history reflecting ongoing community concerns about sexuality and nudity, violence, and health and safety in advertising. In the top spot is a TV ad…