UK ASA Adjudications 4 mei 2011
Ook de Advertising Standards Authorization, de RCC in Groot-Britannië, heeft een bundel uitspraken gepubliceerd. Categorieën variëren van abonnementen voor mobieltjes, luchtreiniger, advocatenkantoor, panasonic winkels, baanmogelijkheden voor koeriers, vliegtuigmaatschappij, lijm voor elektronische onderdelen, tot multivitaminen bij krant.
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Telefonica O2 UK Ltd
A TV ad promoting mobile phone deals, broadcast in February 2011, at different times throughout the day, featured a faun standing beneath a tree in a fantastical, pastoral setting. He said "Welcome to O2's mind. What am I doing here? Well, they thought of me and here I am." Couples appeared in the background out of nowhere, along with the O2 Arena and some rubber ducks. The faun said "Being here I get to see everything O2 thinks about and they think a lot about you. Take Mel.” A woman...
Pressplay Ltd
A national press ad, for the Airganix air purifier, stated " ... Effective against: ALLERGENS ODOUR CIGARETTE SMOKE MOULD MILDEW ... The Natural Air 50+ unique air treatment process will effectively improve air quality by removing odours including pet and cooking odours, pollutants such as dust and cigarette smoke, and allergens including tree and flower pollen from your home, office or bedroom ...". Next to a picture of the purifier was the text "BI-POLAR IONISATION HOW DOES IT WORK?...
Winn Solicitors Ltd
A TV ad for a no-win-no-fee vehicle accident compensation service provided by Winn Solicitors Ltd. Scrolling text along the bottom of the screen repeated "100% compensation guaranteed. No excess to pay. No increase in insurance premiums".
Walter Williams (Woodseats) Ltd
A radio ad, for Panasonic Stores in Yorkshire, stated "2011 is digital switchover year in Yorkshire and, once it happens, your old analogue TV and video tuners will not work. The Panasonic Store in Sheffield and Chesterfield has access to all the data needed, to give you the best advice on the switchover and which TV to choose. And remember, at the Panasonic Store, every TV comes with a five year guarantee. The Panasonic Store ... Yorkshire's digital experts."
DrivingUK.net
An e-mail offering job opportunities for specialist couriers stated "About two months ago Steve Simmonds applied for our 7 Day Fast-start Application at just £49. (Steve was in a hurry and printed off all the details from his computer right there and then). Apparently he spent all evening practically devouring every page. And do you know what? More than that he actually went out and did something about it ... 'THANK YOU so much, after being made redundant I really didn't know what to do. I...
Aurigny Air Services Ltd
A regional press ad and an e-mail for an airline: a. The press ad showed two Christmas trees adorned with baubles and was headlined “400,000 thank yous”. Text underneath stated “Thanks to you, we carried islanders on more than 400,000 journeys this year. Over four times as many as our nearest local rival. In fact, evidence suggests our local rival’s November passengers have fallen sharply. Our commitment to the islands is deep rooted. Over the last 43 years we’ve developed a strong network...
Preisvergleich.de Gmbh
A sponsored link, for an adhesive for electronic components, stated “Cold Solder Glue -48% Cold Solder Glue on sale now: Compare all shops & save up to 48%! www.cold-solder-glue.best-price.com".
Express Newspaper
A national press promotion and TV ad for free Superdrug vitamins for readers of The Daily Express:- a. a front-page flash, on The Daily Express, stated "FREE A-Z MULTI-VITAMINS FOR EVERY READER AT Superdrug. CUT OUT THE VOUCHER ON PAGE 34 AND GET YOURS TODAY". Further details inside the paper stated "HOW TO CLAIM: Cut out the voucher (above) and present it today, January 12, 2011 (only), at your nearest Superdrug store to claim a free pack of Superdrug Multivitamins + Minerals ......