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The One Who · 03-01-2012, 02:58 PM

I can understand why it might be deemed 'offensive', but surely a controversial advert has done its job? It has got people talking about it, and therefore aware of the brand.

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Originally Posted by Bleeding Angel

Saying that i know in the uk it only takes a few (less that 100) complaints to get an add pulled.

The ASA are the most useless organisation around. They get around to banning an advert about six months after the campaign has finished. But the rules around what is and isn't allowed to be shown in an advert are ridiculously stringent.

03-01-2012, 02:58 PM	#10
The One Who Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Somewhere I am currently:	I can understand why it might be deemed 'offensive', but surely a controversial advert has done its job? It has got people talking about it, and therefore aware of the brand. Quote: Originally Posted by Bleeding Angel Saying that i know in the uk it only takes a few (less that 100) complaints to get an add pulled. The ASA are the most useless organisation around. They get around to banning an advert about six months after the campaign has finished. But the rules around what is and isn't allowed to be shown in an advert are ridiculously stringent.