Football star paralysed after advertising board collision
Shocking incident leaves professional footballer with life-changing spinal injuries following catastrophic pitch-side collision during competitive match.
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Footballer faces paralysis after pitch-side board crash
Ghanaian defender Samuel Asamoah suffered catastrophic spinal injuries during a Chinese Super League match, with doctors warning he could be left paralysed following the shocking collision.
ESPN bans political ads after senator's on-air clash
Sports network ESPN faces political storm as Senator Kennedy's heated exchange with commentator Paul Finebaum triggers ban on political advertising during key programming.
California regulates streaming ad volume in new law
California introduces groundbreaking legislation to regulate advertising volume on streaming platforms, aiming to protect consumers from disruptive audio spikes.
California bans loud ads on Netflix, Hulu and Disney+
California passes landmark legislation banning excessively loud advertisements on streaming platforms, forcing services like Netflix and Disney+ to implement volume-normalising technology by 2026.
British Advertising's Diversity Obsession Exposed
An incisive analysis revealing how modern British advertising has become dominated by diversity dogma that bears little resemblance to actual UK demographics and alienates mainstream audiences.
Fashion brand pulls dead salmon campaign after backlash
A major fashion retailer has been compelled to remove its entire autumn advertising campaign featuring models posing with dead salmon following widespread backlash from customers and animal rights activists.
Meta Integrates AI Into Facebook and Instagram Advertising
Meta is integrating advanced AI tools directly into its advertising platform, transforming how businesses target users on Facebook and Instagram while raising privacy concerns.
Pensioners Feel Invisible in TV Advertising
Groundbreaking research exposes how television advertisements are failing to represent Britain's ageing population, with pensioners reporting feeling marginalised and stereotyped by mainstream media.
Meta to Integrate AI Across Facebook and Instagram Platforms
Mark Zuckerberg announces major AI integration across Meta's platforms, transforming how users interact and advertisers reach audiences. Discover what this means for your social media experience.
Guardian 2025 Upfronts: Creativity Drives Advertising ROI
Discover how The Guardian is redefining advertising effectiveness through creativity and quality journalism at their 2025 upfronts, featuring new research and innovative formats.
Maxwell House's Apartment Coffee Campaign Brews Buzz
Iconic coffee brand Maxwell House launches innovative marketing campaign installing custom coffee stations in New York apartments, offering residents free premium coffee and transforming morning routines across the city.
TV Advertisers Accused of Tokenistic Black Representation
New research reveals troubling patterns in how Black people are portrayed across British television advertising, with calls for more authentic representation.
Wellness Washing: The Dangerous New Health Trend
From 'dupe' skincare to sleep tourism, discover how brands are exploiting wellness trends with unsubstantiated claims and potentially harmful products.
Amazon relocates advertising team from Seattle to New York
Amazon is relocating its global advertising team from Seattle to New York in a strategic shift that signals changing priorities for the e-commerce behemoth, while Microsoft expands its Seattle presence.
Parents rage over explicit bus ads in Manchester
Outraged Manchester families demand removal of explicit Channel 4 show advertisements from public buses, calling them inappropriate for young viewers.
Tate accusers condemn 'misleading' Spectator article
Women who have accused Andrew Tate of abuse have launched a fierce criticism of The Spectator, alleging a recent article misrepresented their experiences and platformed Tate's views without proper context.
Guardian Launches 'The Whole Picture' Ad Campaign Across UK
The Guardian launches a major new brand campaign across the UK, championing its commitment to providing the full context behind the headlines and showcasing its unique, reader-supported model.
Kellogg's fined £500k for misleading health claims
Kellogg's Australia has been hit with a hefty A$500,000 fine for making false 'health halo' claims about its breakfast cereals. The Federal Court ruled the company misled consumers about the nutritional benefits of products like Nutri-Grain, Special K, an
Ex-SBS Chair Urges Gambling Ad Blockers for Aussie TV
Ex-broadcasting boss George Savvides calls on commercial networks to implement mandatory ad-skipping technology, branding the current flood of betting ads a 'public health crisis'.
Estate agent's £1.5m mansion listing exposes derelict reality
An elegant property listing for an eight-bedroom mansion in Stoke-on-Trent promised luxury but revealed a derelict nightmare upon viewing, exposing a potentially misleading estate agent practice.
Meta Uses Schoolgirls' Photos in Ads Without Consent
Parents are in uproar after discovering Meta used their daughters' images, scraped from Facebook, in personalised advertisements without permission, raising serious child safety and data privacy concerns.
FCA pays £30k after Ombudsman ruling over misleading advice
The Financial Conduct Authority has been ordered to pay compensation after the Financial Ombudsman Service ruled it gave 'unclear and misleading' advice to a customer of Admiral Insurance.
ABC Cancels Jimmy Kimmel Show After Charlie Kirk Backlash
ABC network cancels Jimmy Kimmel's US talk show after internal polling reveals significant backlash over his inflammatory remarks about conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. The decision follows a dramatic advertiser exodus and plummeting audience figure
ITV Crisis: Major Shows Face Axe as Ad Revenue Tanks
ITV faces a brutal scheduling shakeup with beloved shows like The Masked Singer and Love Island at risk of cancellation or rescheduling due to a severe £150 million advertising slump.
Wellness Washing: The New Trend Duping UK Consumers
Experts warn of a surge in 'wellness washing', where brands use misleading claims about sleep, skincare, and supplements to exploit consumer wellbeing trends for profit.
UEFA bans betting sponsors from Champions League
UEFA announces a landmark ban on gambling firm sponsorships for Champions League and European competition shirts from 2024/25, with stadium advertising restrictions starting this season.
ITV's Adam Crozier Joins French Advertising Giant Publicis
Former ITV chief Adam Crozier is appointed as a non-executive director at Publicis Groupe, marking a significant move for the British executive into the French advertising and communications powerhouse.
Aldi 'Told to Behave' By Watchdog Over Misleading Prices
Aldi faces a stern reprimand from the UK's competition watchdog for potentially misleading 'price reduction' claims, sparking a major conversation about supermarket pricing transparency.
UK Declares War on Tobacco & Alcohol Giants
Ministers are preparing a major crackdown on tobacco and alcohol industries, with stricter regulations, plain packaging, and advertising bans to tackle the UK's preventable disease crisis.
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