Tag: Online Advertising
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UK introduces landmark junk food advertising ban
What the new ban covers The United Kingdom has introduced a landmark advertising ban targeting high-fat, high-sugar, and high-salt (HFSS) foods. Under the new legislation, television advertising for HFSS products is prohibited before 9pm, a move designed to reduce the exposure of younger audiences to unhealthy food marketing. Online, the rules are even tighter, restricting…
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UK Implements Ban on Junk Food Advertising Before 9pm and Online Crackdown
New Rules Take Effect to Fight Childhood Obesity The UK has introduced a comprehensive ban on junk food advertising that targets children, extending to television slots before 9pm and a broader online crackdown. The move, designed to reduce children’s exposure to marketing for high-fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) products, was introduced after a period of…
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UK Enforces Ban on Junk Food Advertising Before 9pm, Extends Online Prohibition
Overview of the ban The United Kingdom has brought into force a comprehensive restriction on junk food advertising aimed at protecting children from aggressive marketing tactics. Under the new rules, which are overseen by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), promotions for foods high in fat, sugar, and salt may not appear on television before 9pm,…
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UK Enforces TV and Online Ban on Junk Food Ads Before 9pm to Tackle Childhood Obesity
New rules target childhood obesity with strict advertising limits The United Kingdom has introduced a sweeping ban on junk food advertising during peak child viewing times, extending the restrictions to online platforms as part of a broader push to curb childhood obesity. Under the new rules, television advertising for foods high in fat, sugar, or…
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US Senators Urge FTC and SEC Probe into Scam Ads on Facebook and Instagram
Lawmakers Press for Oversight of Social Media Advertising Two prominent U.S. senators have escalated their push for stronger scrutiny of online advertising, asking the heads of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to investigate whether revenue from ads on Facebook and Instagram is fueling scams and the promotion of…
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Understanding BMS Marketing in China Through Diaries of Pregnant Women and New Mothers
Introduction Breast-milk substitutes (BMS) marketing remains pervasive worldwide, but its public-health impact is most acute where breastfeeding rates are low and online advertising thrives. In China, the largest global BMS market, a UNICEF/WHO field study used a diary method to trace how pregnant women and new mothers encounter BMS online. The findings illuminate the channels,…
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New MAS Guidelines for Financial Content Creators in Singapore
Introduction to MAS Advisory Letters On September 25, 2023, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced that five content creators would receive advisory letters for potentially providing financial advice without the necessary licenses. This action underscores the increasing scrutiny over online financial advice amid a rapidly evolving digital landscape. New Guidelines Effective March 2026 MAS…