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Last year

2022

Ads for Ryanair, Woodies DIY and Randox Covid-19 testing among those breaching advert code

3 out of the 15 complaints were rejected

29.6k

Oct 13th 2022, 9:03 PM

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Donegal nightclub slapped on wrist for 'shag a ginger' night ad

The advertising watchdog has ordered that the ad not be used in the same format again.

32.4k

Mar 22nd 2016, 11:42 AM

Watch: Ad for 'the world's slimmest phone' banned for objectifying women

Authorities in the United Kingdom received several complaints about the ad.

24.1k

Feb 26th 2015, 6:13 AM