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Study reveals UK consumer confusion over fibre broadband
Unified Communications

Study reveals UK consumer confusion over fibre broadband

A new study reveals 77% of UK consumers are unaware that part-copper broadband can be marketed as 'fibre', prompting calls for clearer regulations.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Complaints board throws out 2degrees carryover data complaint
ASA

Complaints board throws out 2degrees carryover data complaint

The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled in favor of 2degrees, stating that their advertisement about rollover data was not false advertising.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2016
“Misleading” Orcon forced to pull Dotcom broadband ad
Unified Communications

“Misleading” Orcon forced to pull Dotcom broadband ad

Orcon pulls Kim Dotcom TV ad after complaint to Advertising Standards Authority upheld. Uncapped plans still available.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2013

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Why last-mile compliance is putting ad campaigns at risk
Marketing Technologies

Why last-mile compliance is putting ad campaigns at risk

Campaigns can be delayed or pulled from air if rights or regulatory checks are missed at the final delivery stage, costing brands money.

By Noreen Connolly • 5 min read • Last month
World Cup to spark UK spending surge & second screens
Gaming

World Cup to spark UK spending surge & second screens

World Cup set to kick off UK spending spree as fans splash out on home viewing gear and juggle matches with shopping on second screens.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
ASA tightens rules on therapeutic & health ads for 2026
Marketing Technologies

ASA tightens rules on therapeutic & health ads for 2026

ASA unveils tougher 2026 rules on health ads, targeting vulnerable audiences, stricter claims, and tighter control of online testimonials.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
XR buys Telly Traffic to boost UK ad compliance ops
Digital Transformation

XR buys Telly Traffic to boost UK ad compliance ops

XR acquires Telly Traffic to fold TV clearance into its ad ops platform, strengthening UK ad compliance as regulatory scrutiny grows.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
Adclear raises GBP £2.1 million to boost AI-powered compliance
Fintech

Adclear raises GBP £2.1 million to boost AI-powered compliance

Adclear secures GBP £2.1 million to expand its AI-powered platform that automates compliance for major UK financial institutions' marketing content.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Funny or misleading? Uber NZ's attempt at comedy land them in the frying pan
Uber

Funny or misleading? Uber NZ's attempt at comedy land them in the frying pan

Uber NZ's comedic ad backfires, ASA deems it misleading, casting doubt on the rigour of driver checks amidst humour claims.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Jul 2017