72 advertisements found in breach of code last year

Digital media gave rise to the largest block of complaints to the Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland (ASAI) last year, it has been revealed.

Wed, 27 Apr, 2016 - 17:26

Digital media gave rise to the largest block of complaints to the Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland (ASAI) last year, it has been revealed.

A total of 1,221 written complaints relating to 924 advertisements were submitted to the ASAI last year with 449 relating to digital media, according to the organisation’s annual report.

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Courts Heathrow Place: Ireland Person: Orla Twomey Person: CEO Organisation: Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland Organisation: ASAI

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