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A television ad with a sweet story and positive social messaging has been recognised by Ad Standards Australia s advertising complaints adjudicator for creating kinder conditions in advertising The winning TVC mums birthday from Cadbury was nominated for promoting social inclusion and actions…
The ten most complained about advertisements this decade covers an eclectic mix of ads across the wide range of social issues covered by the advertising Codes administered by Ad Standards The number of complaints has progressively increased over the decade reflecting increasing community…
The Chair of Ad Standards Mr David Scribner today announced the appointment of two new non executive directors to the Board of Ad Standards effective immediately Welcoming Ms Kirsty Muddle and Ms Jenni Dill Mr Scribner noted the high level expertise each will…
The top 10 most complained about advertisements in 2019 revealed today by the advertising complaints adjudicator Ad Standards reflects community concerns across a broad range of social issues covered by the advertising codes in Australia Top of the list are concerns about sexualised…
Four new appointments to the Ad Standards Community Panel will further strengthen the ability of Australia s independent system of advertising complaints adjudication to reflect community standards The university student police officer doctor and anti discrimination lawyer and former journalist bring a range…
A fun filled television commercial for wheelchair accessible holiday accommodation has been announced by Ad Standards Australia s independent advertising complaints adjudicator as the first winner of the kinder conditions award Selected by the Ad Standards Community Panel for promoting social inclusion and…
Today saw the launch of a provocative campaign which highlights a number of social issues which can cause concern in advertising campaigns including sexism racism misguided claims and advertising to children The kinder conditions campaign by Ad Standards Australia s independent advertising complaints…
Australia s independent advertising complaints adjudicator Ad Standards has launched its kinder conditions education campaign The provocative ads aim to raise the public s awareness of the wide range of social issues the existing advertising Codes cover The campaign also encourages the advertising…
A study into the effectiveness of the advertising complaints system in Australia has received international recognition The prize for thought leadership was awarded to Australia s independent advertising complaints adjudicator Ad Standards by the International Council for Advertising Self Regulation ICAS for world…
New research shows a high level of daily social media usage with people aged 18 29 the highest daily users of both social media and the internet The report from Australia s independent advertising complaints adjudicator Ad Standards shows that on average people…