Advertising

Burger King ads banned for 'targeting children'

09-Feb-2024 By Hannah Currie

The Advertising Standards Association (ASA) has banned a number of Burger King UK adverts, which were deemed to be targeting young children.

McDonald’s and Wendy’s triumph in US lawsuit over burger size

03-Oct-2023 By James McAllister

McDonald’s and Wendy’s have defeated a New York lawsuit that accused them of misleading diners over the size of their burgers in a case that could potentially have ramifications for similar trials in the US.

The Lowdown: Burger King’s Whopper lawsuit

08-Sep-2023 By James McAllister

Burger King is facing a lawsuit from customers in the US who allege it makes its Whopper burger appear larger on its menus than it is in reality.

The Ivy orders cultural review over ‘ignorant’ ad

11-Aug-2021 By Finn Scott-Delany

The Ivy Collection has promised to review the concept, culture, and all internal and external processes of its Ivy Asia off-shoot, after being heavily criticised for a 'culturally insensitive' advert.

Government announces pre-watershed ban on TV 'junk food' adverts

24-Jun-2021 By James McAllister

The Government has confirmed it is to introduce a pre-watershed ban on TV adverts for foods high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS), and also tighten restrictions on online advertising.

Federation of Small Businesses calls on Government to develop strategy to bolster hospitality's recovery

18-Jun-2021 By James McAllister

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has made a series of recommendations to help bolster the hospitality sector as it recovers from the Coronavirus pandemic.

Government urged to consult with hospitality on legislation to tackle obesity

11-May-2021 By James McAllister

The Government has been urged to undertake 'close and meaningful consultation' with hospitality businesses over legislation to tackle obesity in the UK.

Total ban of online advertising for unhealthy foods 'risks clobbering takeaways and restaurants'

11-Nov-2020 By James McAllister

Plans for a total ban on online adverts for foods high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) 'risks clobbering thousands of takeaways and restaurants', says the British Takeaway Campaign (BTC).

Deliveroo advert banned after receiving 300 complaints

04-Dec-2019 By James McAllister

A Deliveroo advert that suggests the company can deliver multiple orders from different restaurants at one time has become the third-most complained about TV advert of the year so far.

Deliveroo ad banned over "misleading" delivery claims

11-Sep-2019 By Sophie Witts

A Deliveroo ad has been banned for suggesting the company could deliver food anywhere in the UK.

Gourmet Burger Kitchen apologises for 'Curry War' ad

19-Oct-2018 By Sophie Witts

Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) has apologised for a new ad campaign where it attempted to start a “curry war” with Indian restaurants.

Costa advert banned for criticising avocados

03-Oct-2018 By Sophie Witts

A Costa advert has been banned for suggesting that avocados are a “poor breakfast choice”.

What the ASA’s call on Prezzo’s ad means for bottomless deals advertising

24-Jul-2017 By Duncan Reed

Prezzo was left with a hangover after its all-you-can-drink prosecco promotion was banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (the ASA). Here Duncan Reed, legal director at UK law firm TLT, examines why restaurants might need to rethink their marketing...

Leon to challenge 'Superfood Salad' name ban

26-Oct-2016 By Sophie Witts

Leon could be forced to change the name of its ‘Original Superfood Salad’ after the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) ruled that the product broke marketing laws.

The top five stories in hospitality this week 08/02-12/02

12-Feb-2016 By Sophie Witts

What were some of the top stories in hospitality this week? Here's our pick.

Glasgow restaurant allowed to use ‘Phat Phuc’ advert despite complaints

10-Feb-2016 By Sophie Witts

A poster for a Glasgow Vietnamese restaurant advertising a ‘Phat Phuc’ menu has been cleared by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).

Hotel brands lose 31,653 website visitors per month to OTAs

05-Mar-2015 By Emma Eversham

Branded hotel groups are each losing an average of 31,653 website visitors per month to online travel agents (OTAs) as they continue to make trademark bids for their company names on search engines according to a new report.

Hotels losing out on search engine advertising

12-Nov-2014 By Melodie Michel

Hotels could be missing out on direct bookings as a significant portion of trademark brand advertising on search engines is taken by online travel agencies (OTAs), according to research by BrandVerity.

Orient-Express Hotels re-branded as Belmond

25-Feb-2014 By Carina Perkins

Orient-Express Hotels is re-branding its portfolio of luxury hotels, including Raymond Blanc’s Michelin-starred Oxfordshire establishment Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons.

Sian McNicholas: Career Profile

13-Dec-2013 By Emma Eversham

Leisure Management graduate and publican's daughter Sian McNicholas worked in events before taking up the role of marketing development manager at London-based pub company Young's. Following the company's purchase of Geronimo Inns at the...

Diageo launches first ever Pimm’s special edition

23-Apr-2013 By Luke Nicholls

Drinks giant Diageo has launched a new Blackberry and Elderflower variant of its ‘traditionally British’ brand, Pimm’s, in a bid to drive sales throughout the summer period and beyond.

VisitEngland launches RGF-funded local marketing campaign worth £365m to UK economy

21-Aug-2012 By Luke Nicholls

The national tourist board VisitEngland has today announced the start of a partnership project to deliver local destination marketing and thematic campaigns throughout the country, creating 9,100 jobs in the UK tourism sector over the next three years.