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Instagram vows to tackle hidden celebrity ads after watchdog probe: Geraint Lloyd-Taylor comments for City AM
19 October 2020Instagram has pledged to do more to prevent hidden advertising on its website and app amid concerns that influencers are failing to make it clear when they have been paid to promote products. In this article for City AM, Geraint Lloyd-Taylor comments on how collaboration between the CMA & the ASA is key to these regulations.
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Ads & Brands Law Digest: August-September2020
07 October 2020Welcome to the August-September 2020 issue of our monthly Ads & Brands Law Digest.
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Influencers are unionising – what do you need to know?
17 July 2020As the power of the influencer increases, as does the importance for brands to not only find the perfect talent for their campaign, but to ensure a happy and long-lasting relationship.
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Ads & Brands Law Digest: June-July 2020
06 July 2020Welcome to the June-July 2020 issue of our monthly Ads & Brands Law Digest.
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Ads & Brands Law Digest: May 2020
02 June 2020Welcome to the May 2020 issue of our monthly Ads & Brands Law Digest.
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Influencing your relationship: Key points for brands to consider when contracting with an influencer
07 May 2020Influencers provide brands with an exciting and engaging way to reach audiences. Unlike traditional advertising, when working with influencers brands usually won’t have complete control over the content which is created.
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Ads & Brands Law Digest: April 2020
28 April 2020Welcome to the April 2020 issue of our monthly Ads & Brands Law Digest.
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Comparative advertising: what it is and how to manage risk
06 April 2020In highly competitive industries, the line between extolling the virtues of one’s own product and comparing it with others can be a very fine, and sometimes blurry, one. Most advertisers will make claims about their products. Those claims might be straightforward, such as claims as to battery life, suitability for certain tasks or conditions, or relating to price. Other claims might suggest that the advertiser’s product is the best, cheapest or superior in some other way. There is a category of advertising though that can be much more high stakes – comparative advertising.
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Implying terms into commercial contracts impacted by COVID-19
31 March 2020We live and work in unprecedented times. The health of the population is rightly the priority, but it is abundantly clear that steps taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19 are having a very significant impact on the ability of businesses to fulfil obligations in commercial contracts.
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Coronavirus creating uncertainty for landlords
13 March 2020Covid-19 (or the coronavirus as it is more commonly known) has now been labelled a pandemic by the World Health Organisation.
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Coronavirus – FAQs for advertisers
11 March 2020With the number of cases of the coronavirus (Covid-19) continuing to climb, the financial markets are showing signs of strain and some businesses are already feeling the impact of decreased consumer spending in some areas.
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Ofcom must not overstep their online boundaries
20 February 2020To avoid mission creep, the government should clearly define the watchdog's remit over internet content.
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Tokyo 2020 is ready, are you? Ambush Marketing and the Law
04 February 20202020 is set to be a whirlwind of international sporting highlights including the UK hosting UEFA Euro 2020 finals and of course, the always eagerly awaited Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Sporting hysteria will ensue amongst a torrent of marketing activity; such big events are invaluable for brand exposure and marketing stunts, but where is the line? We provide you with a guide to ambush marketing to help you promote your brand whilst keeping within the tracks of the law.
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ICO consults on new direct marketing code of practice
17 January 2020On 8 January 2020 the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) issued a consultation on a draft direct marketing code of practice which is intended to “provide practical guidance” to help organisations comply with data protection and e-privacy rules – particularly those set out in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) – in respect of direct marketing activities.
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Ads & Brands Law Digest: November-December 2019
23 December 2019Welcome to the November-December 2019 issue of our monthly Ads & Brands Law Digest.
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Advertising & Marketing 2020 seminar series
26 November 2019Following on from the success of our 2019 series, Lewis Silkin is pleased to announce our Advertising & Marketing 2020 seminar series covering topics for both marketing services agencies and brand owners.
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Ads & Brands Law Digest: October 2019
31 October 2019Welcome to the October 2019 issue of our monthly Ads & Brands Law Digest.
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Cookie consent is a box-ticking exercise after all!
16 October 2019The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has provided welcome clarity on the consent requirements around the use of cookies by website operators. As if it were ever in doubt, pre-ticked boxes cannot be used as a means of obtaining a website user’s consent to the use of cookies.
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Ads & Brands Law Digest: September 2019
26 September 2019Welcome to the September 2019 issue of our monthly Ads & Brands Law Digest.
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Ads & Brands Law Digest: August 2019
31 July 2019Welcome to the August 2019 issue of our monthly Ads & Brands Law Digest.