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Australia’s online gambling regulation far behind global pack, advocates find
Exclusive: Analysis comes as parliamentary inquiry examines the harm caused by wagering

Josh Taylor

01, Jun, 2023 @3:00 PM

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Sex Pistols, screens and big brands: Philip O’Ferrall on his vision for media venture Outernet
Executive behind controversial redevelopment of London rock’n’roll enclave has plans for New York too

Alex Lawson

30, May, 2023 @1:49 PM

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Michelle Rowland warns ‘status quo isn’t good enough’ on gambling advertising
Communications minister says there is ‘serious’ community concern about ads as Zoe Daniel makes push for ban

Paul Karp Chief political correspondent

22, May, 2023 @7:21 AM

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TikTok Australia expands trial of gambling advertising despite widespread criticism
Two more companies can now run ads targeting young people and women on social media platform

Henry Belot

20, May, 2023 @12:00 AM

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Subway ad for Glasgow restaurant featuring Michelangelo’s David censored over nudity
Poster showed Renaissance sculpture holding slice of pizza with phrase: ‘It doesn’t get more Italian’

Jamie Grierson

19, May, 2023 @12:06 PM

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The Guide #87: Somebody save us from the awkward advert dancing trend
In this week’s newsletter: Car showrooms have been transformed into dancefloors for some seriously shonky moves in the latest pointless ad-break craze

Gwilym Mumford

19, May, 2023 @10:50 AM

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Meta warns Australia’s plan to limit targeted ads could push free platforms towards subscription fees
Letting Australians opt out of all targeted advertising under privacy reforms would go further than any other proposal globally, Facebook’s parent company says

Paul Karp Chief political correspondent

17, May, 2023 @3:00 PM

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Women drinking beer clothed: why are rightwingers melting down over Miller Lite?
A commercial pointing to longstanding sexism in beer ads has sparked outrage – and led to a campaign of harassment

Arwa Mahdawi

17, May, 2023 @10:00 AM

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A US company is trying to trademark the shape of its lettuce – but this is just the tip of the iceberg | Arwa Mahdawi
From Rebekah Vardy trademarking ‘Wagatha Christie’ to Drake’s ‘God’s Plan’, we live in a world where absolutely anything can be monetised, writes Arwa Mahdawi

Arwa Mahdawi

17, May, 2023 @6:00 AM

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Greenwashing era is over, say ad agencies, as regulators get tough
Insiders welcome stricter rules in the UK and EU over the use of terms such as ‘carbon neutral’ in adverts, and claims concerned with offsetting

Ellen Ormesher and Patrick Greenfield

15, May, 2023 @3:11 PM

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Adverts claiming products are carbon neutral by using offsetting face UK ban
Advertising watchdog to begin stricter enforcement on use of terms such as ‘carbon neutral’ amid concerns over offsets

Patrick Greenfield, Jillian Ambrose and Ellen Ormesher

15, May, 2023 @3:00 PM

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John Lewis owner picks Saatchi & Saatchi to replace agency behind hit Christmas ads
Retailer parts ways with Adam&eveDDB as it attempts turnaround after slumping to a loss

Sarah Butler

15, May, 2023 @12:05 PM

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