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Who Doesn’t Remember the Marden’s Lady TV Ads in Maine?
Everyone from Maine knows and loves the “Marden’s Lady” and the legendary TV ads. 6 Years on Television Karmo Sanders created “Birdie Googins” around 2007 and appeared on Marden’s commercials for six years until 2013. Maine Humor with an Accent...

Ukrainian Council of Defense Industry signs strategic cooperation deal with UK's ADS Group
The Ukrainian Council of Defense Industry has signed a memorandum of strategic cooperation with the UK's ADS Group — the leading British trade association representing over 1,500 companies in the aerospace, defense, security, and space sectors....

Advertising of dangerous kratom echo marketing of tobacco, opioidsDr. Gregory Woods
Dr. Gregory Woods Kratom, a plant-based substance with opioid-like effects, is becoming increasingly popular and easily accessible, raising concerns about potential addiction. A patient, "Mr. B," developed a dependence on kratom-infused drinks,...

Wokha CMO warns against tobacco industry’s misleading ads
Dr Thungchambemo Ezung, CMO Wokha along with staffs and during World No Tobacco Day programme at GHSS Wokha on May 31. Wokha, May 31 (MExN): District Tobacco Control Cell, Wokha under the aegis of Department of Health and Family Welfare organised...

Youth urge action as vaping ads target students
World No Tobacco Day is observed globally on May 31st, with experts highlighting the health risks associated with smoking. The South African Medical Research Council says over 76% of university students have been exposed to e-cigarette...

FSSAI bans use of '100%' claim on food labels, ads"
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a warning to food manufacturers against using the term '100%' on product labels and in advertisements. The move comes amid concerns that such usage could mislead consumers. The...

My Favourite: InMobi Advertising Co-founder Abhay Singhal's Favourite Films and Sport
Erin Brockovich is a knockout legal drama based on a true story. It’s about fighting gender bias, breaking barriers and taking on giants against all odds. Erin’s grit and refusal to back down are pure entrepreneurial fuel. It’s a rallying cry to...

4 expats arrested for fraudulent ads for sacrificial bonds
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — Security patrols in the Makkah region arrested four expatriates for committing fraud by publishing advertisements selling fake sacrificial bonds. They were referred to the Public Prosecution after taking the necessary...

Belgian food industry to implement stricter rules on junk food advertising
New rules banning the advertising of unhealthy food products to children under 16 will come into force on 1 January 2026. The rules, drawn up by the main Belgian food and advertising industry federations themselves, will also apply to social media...

ARCON probes 9mobile over N1bn advertising debt
The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria has started an investigation into a N1bn advertising debt allegedly owed by 9mobile, following the receipt of two petitions against the telecommunications company. In a statement signed by ARCON’s...

Why poorly translated regional ads are costing brands their audience
In India’s hyper-diverse linguistic landscape, brands are scrambling to connect with regional audiences. The logic sounds simple-speak their language, win their hearts. But here’s the kick speaking the language poorly can do way more harm than...

CBSE Schools Group criticizes false ads
-Advertisement- Nizamabad: The CBSE Affiliated Schools Association in Nizamabad is concerned about some schools falsely claiming to have CBSE affiliation. These misleading advertisements have been noticed. On Friday, the association held a press...
Michael V. warns netizens about 'deepfake' advertisement

Paper trail: How a series of ads in a WWII-era UK daily revealed a tragic family history
LONDON — After his step-grandmother’s death in 1998, Julian Borger began to unpack a box of mementos she had stored for him. Among his grandfather’s stamp albums and old banknotes were Nazi-era documents, gray-green Austrian passports stamped with...

Lotto NZ Unveils Bold New ‘Imagine’ Powerball TV Advertisement
Lotto NZ has taken its storytelling to new heights in its latest ‘Imagine’ TV advertisement. The advert focuses on a player who sheds all his inhibitions – and layers – as he follows through on a promise made to mates at the time of purchasing a...

Advertising Regulatory Council to investigate 9mobile over alleged N1 billion debt
The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has announced it will investigate Emerging Markets Telecommunications Services Limited (trading as 9mobile) over its alleged indebtedness to the tune of N1 billion. This was disclosed in a...

TfL blocks ads calling on people to lobby MPs to decriminalise abortion
Transport for London has blocked adverts that urge people to lobby their MPs to vote to decriminalise abortion from running on its network because it claims they could bring the police and City Hall into disrepute. Parliament is expected to vote...

CBSE Schools Assn flays misleading ads
Nizamabad: The CBSE Affiliated Schools Association, Nizamabad district, has raised concern over misleading advertisements given by some schools claiming CBSE affiliation though they lack the same. The association members held a press meet on...

Local content creator pays $250 for advertisement in Times Square
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - A local content creator is popping up on the billboards of Times Square in a way that’s easier than you would think. Rachel Carlisle is a content creator based out of Biloxi with almost 200,000 followers on TikTok. Once she...

Group pushes tax on Amazon deliveries, digital ads in final budget talks
With the budget facing a potential $1.2 billion deficit, some ideas on the table include taxing deliveries from companies such as Amazon and digital ads. With a potential $1.2 billion budget deficit, some ideas for new revenue from taxpayers...