The United Kingdom's advertising watchdog Advertising Standards Authority hasn't been shy about banning ads it deems inappropriate. It's banned Beyoncé perfume ads for being sexually suggestive, cell ...
An American Eagle campaign starring Sydney Sweeney exploded online after wordplay about “genes/jeans” appeared in the ad. Critics argued the language felt tone-deaf in today’s political climate, while ...
An ad from UK fashion brand Next has been banned because the model’s pose, styling, and camera angle made it look like she was “unhealthily thin.” In its review, initiated by a single complaint last ...
As the holiday shopping season kicks in, you’re probably seeing lots of advertisements. In your snail mail box. In your email box. And on your social media feeds. That’s where Michael Schnackenberg ...
Clothing brand Zara is under fire for an ad that shows two slim models with the tagline, “Love your curves.” Irish radio broadcaster Muireann O’Connell spotted the ad in Dublin, and posted a photo to ...
Thousands of people have signed a Change.org petition asking Target to replace its in-store ads for “Annie” apparel. Some of the ads show a white girl wearing a $29.99 red dress available in Target’s ...