Was a Marmite advert banned?

The advert was not to be screened when children aged between four and nine were watching, but, the ASA said "the kiss was much too graphic for the timing restriction that had been imposed".
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Why was the Marmite advert banned?

A spokesman for the ASA told Marketing Week that complaints varied from the advert being in “poor taste” to being “deeply offensive” because it “trivialises” the work of both animal welfare charities and child protection agencies.
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What adverts have been banned in the UK?

All the major ads banned in the UK this year
  • M&S.
  • Zara ads featuring 'Unhealthily Thin' models.
  • BrewDog Wingman Beer advert.
  • Twix car chase TV advert.
  • Heat pump grant adverts by Aira & EDF Energy.
  • Octopus Energy heat pump advert.
  • Next fashion brand advert.
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Why was the Orangutan advert banned?

Iceland's advert was deemed 'too political' because it originally appeared on the Greenpeace website.
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What Twix advert has been banned?

The Twix chocolate advert, called Two Is More Than One, had been shown on both TV and Video on Demand. The ad shows a man driving a car while being followed, before applying the hand brake, swerving to the right-hand side of the road and breaking through a metal barrier.
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BANNED ADVERT - MARMITE ADVERT 2013 SOOOOO FUNNY

Why are they banning Twix?

Twix ad banned for encouraging unsafe driving. A TV ad for chocolate bar Twix has been banned for encouraging unsafe driving. The advert shows a man with flowing hair involved in a car chase and crash that results in his and an identical, caramel-coloured car sandwiched on top of each other, like a Twix.
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What was the name for Twix in 1979?

In England and European markets, it was sold under the name “Raider.” After it came on the U.S. market in 1979, it was renamed Twix.
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Which Christmas advert has been pulled?

The Rang-tan Iceland advert

Another Christmas advert, this one from 2018 and featuring the Christmassy story of the destruction of the rainforests and why Iceland are removing palm oil from its products. The ad never made it to screen because it was deemed a political message by watchdogs.
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Why was the monkey app banned?

What happened to the Monkey app? The Monkey app was removed from the Apple App Store a few years ago, without any official statement from Apple. However, many presume it was out of concern for the safety of teens and minors.
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Was the orangutan real in every which way but loose?

The Clyde character was played by an orangutan named Manis. Eastwood said of using the orangutan for the main role, "Clyde was one of the most natural actors I ever worked with! But you had to get him on the first take because his boredom level was very limited."
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What is the most complained about advert ever in the UK?

  • The Top Ten Most Complained About Ads of All Time.
  • Paddy Power – Oscar Pistorius: 5,523 Complaints.
  • Tesco – Father Christmas' COVID Passport: 3,000 Complaints.
  • Booking.com – “Booking”: 2,500 Complaints.
  • Ryanair – Jab & G: 2,371 Complaints.
  • Paddy Power – The Blind Wanderers F.C.: 1,313 Complaints.
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Is the porridge advert banned in the UK?

Advertisements for plain porridge oats will not be banned under the advertising restrictions. In fact, the majority of porridge, muesli and granola products will not be affected by the advertising restrictions but some less healthy versions (with added sugar, chocolate, syrup) could be affected.
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What ad was banned in 1971?

The law banned cigarette advertising from radio and television beginning January 1, 1971.
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Why is Marmite illegal in Canada?

Under Canada's food regulations, spreads and condiments cannot be sold with added vitamins to ensure Canadians are not exceeding their daily diet requirements. However, Mr Walters argued the Vitamin B content in Vegemite was "mostly naturally occurring and incredibly good for you".
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Why is Marmite banned in Europe?

The savoury spread Marmite has been banned in Denmark because of the number of added vitamins and minerals it contains. Nutritionist Nicole Berberian discusses the product's health properties, and considers why the Danish authorities may have banned it.
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What is the banned commercial in the UK?

A television advert for Sanex shower gel has been banned in the UK for appearing to suggest that black skin is “problematic” and white skin is “superior”. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) acted after investigating two complaints that the ad fed negative stereotypes about people with darker skin tones.
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Is monkey banned in the UK?

From 6 April 2026, it will be illegal to keep a primate as a pet, breed them, or sell them, without a valid licence, under new legislation introduced by the Government. The Animal Welfare (Primate Licences) (England) Regulations 2024 sets out new welfare and licensing standards for keeping primates in private homes.
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Who is the owner of the monkey app?

Isaiah is the co-founder of Monkey. He started the company with his friend, Ben Pasternak. They created Monkey in response to their dissatisfaction with existing social media services. Monkey, which raised US$2,000,000, was acquired by rival Holla in December, 2017.
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Is monkey meat banned?

Bushmeat is illegal

It is illegal to bring bushmeat into the United States. Bushmeat, in any amount, found at U.S. ports of entry will be destroyed along with any personal items that may have come in contact with the bushmeat.
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Why is there no Coca-Cola Christmas advert cast?

The ad was produced without traditional filmmaking components: no human actors, no sets, and no tangible pre- or post-production. Instead, AI tools synthesized everything, from character design to scenery, eliminating human creativity from the equation.
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What was the most popular Christmas advert of all time?

12 best Christmas adverts of all time
  • Coca-Cola – Holidays Are Coming (1995) Tap to unmute. ...
  • John Lewis – The Bear and the Hare (2013) Tap to unmute. ...
  • Sainsbury's – 1914 (2014) ...
  • M&S – Not Just Christmas Food (2006) ...
  • John Lewis – Buster the Boxer (2016) ...
  • Kellogg's – Cornflakes (1991) ...
  • Toys 'R' Us – Magical Place (1989)
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Why was the M&S Christmas advert pulled?

M&S pulls Christmas advert post after Palestinian flag criticism. M&S has apologised after being accused of posting an Instagram photo of Christmas party hats in the colours of the Palestinian flag on fire.
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What is Twix short for?

Twix was first produced in the United Kingdom in 1967, and it was introduced in the United States in 1976, and again in 1979. The name is a portmanteau of "twin sticks".
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What was Snickers once called?

The satisfying product came to the UK in 1968 but was named the iconic MARATHON. This was then later changed to SNICKERS in 1990.
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What candy was named after a milkshake?

The Milky Way bar is made of nougat, topped with caramel and covered with milk chocolate. It was created in 1923 by Frank C. Mars and originally manufactured in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The name and taste derived from a then-popular malted milk drink (milkshake) of the day, not after the astronomical galaxy.
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