Advertising

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Search giant follows Twitter’s lead by drastically reducing political power online

Advertising watchdog’s crackdown triggers concerns of ‘morality policing’

Advertising watchdog brings in new measures to stop commercials reinforcing harmful stereotypes

Guerrilla advertising campaign highlights embarrassing comments by Theresa May and pro-Leave MPs

Piers Morgan criticises razor brand’s #MeToo advert as ‘virtue-signalling PC guff’

Advertising Standards Authority says sexist depictions ‘can restrict opportunities’ and inflict economic harm

Controversial commercial depicts orangutan mourning loss of his rainforest home

Online records to show who is paying to swing votes amid concerns about election meddling

Radio spot suggested customers swap the fruit for a bacon roll

Fast-food children’s menu gets the green light from UK advertising watchdog

Claims of misconduct ‘swept under carpet’ at world’s biggest advertising company

From Pepsi to Nivea to McDonald’s: this year's biggest missteps from some of the world’s biggest brands

Brand says it ‘missed mark’ after being accused of racism in campaign promoting body lotion

India lodges formal complaint over ad’s depiction of Hindu god

Adverts surround us, but to what extend do they distort our view of ourselves and the world?

Social media giant could identify young people needing 'a confidence boost'

Social networking site and Adblock Plus at war over advertising

Twerking in the street, bad language and Father Christmas bombshell drew the most complaints

Poll to find most beloved TV ads marks 60th anniversary of first ever ad break