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Prince Charles and Camilla’s ‘secret son’ claims ‘powerful forces’ changed eye colour
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‘Sexist’ banned TV ads: how Philadelphia and VW fell foul of new rules
In Depth Advertising watchdog’s crackdown triggers concerns of ‘morality policing’
By Gabriel Power Published
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Gender stereotypes banned from UK adverts: how the ban works
In Depth Advertising watchdog brings in new measures to stop commercials reinforcing harmful stereotypes
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Why men’s rights activists are boycotting Gillette
Speed Read Piers Morgan criticises razor brand’s #MeToo advert as ‘virtue-signalling PC guff’
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‘Negative gender stereotypes’ to be banned from UK adverts
Speed Read Advertising Standards Authority says sexist depictions ‘can restrict opportunities’ and inflict economic harm
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Iceland Christmas TV ad banned for being ‘too political’
Speed Read Controversial commercial depicts orangutan mourning loss of his rainforest home
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How Facebook plans to crack down on ‘dark’ political ads
Speed Read Online records to show who is paying to swing votes amid concerns about election meddling
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Anti-avocado Costa ad banned by watchdog
Speed Read Radio spot suggested customers swap the fruit for a bacon roll
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Why McDonald’s Happy Meals are officially ‘healthy’
In Depth Fast-food children’s menu gets the green light from UK advertising watchdog
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Sir Martin Sorrell's exit from WPP shrouded in secrecy
Speed Read Claims of misconduct ‘swept under carpet’ at world’s biggest advertising company
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The worst advertising campaigns of 2017
In Depth From Pepsi to Nivea to McDonald’s: this year's biggest missteps from some of the world’s biggest brands
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Paddington Bear this year’s star of M&S Christmas advert
In Depth Retailer follows John Lewis’ lead as battle of the Xmas advertisements gets under way
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Dove apologises for advert showing black woman turning into white woman
Speed Read Brand says it ‘missed mark’ after being accused of racism in campaign promoting body lotion
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Australian lamb advert sparks diplomatic protest
In Depth India lodges formal complaint over ad’s depiction of Hindu god
By The Week Staff Published
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