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🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Renewable Energy Companies Penalized. UOKiK: Sold Clean Energy with Fear and Deception

Poland's UOKiK has penalized companies in the renewable energy sector for misleading advertising practices that exploited consumer fear.

Mar 23 • 08:59 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

OWEXX advertising spaces: advertising in the Vichy water park

The article discusses the effectiveness of advertising in leisure and entertainment spaces, particularly in the Vichy water park, where visitors have a positive mindset and are attentive to promotional messages.

Mar 23 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Why is the lion the mascot of the Income Tax? See the history and old advertisements

The lion became the mascot of the Income Tax in Brazil following a 1979 advertising campaign aimed at deterring tax evasion during the military regime.

Mar 23 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Quantum Bioresonance': Justice Points to Irregular Medical Practice and Prohibits Technique Used by Naturopath in RS

A Brazilian court has prohibited a naturopath from performing and advertising a technique known as 'quantum bioresonance,' citing irregular medical practice and potential harm to patients.

Mar 23 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

OpenAI will display ads to users of free and Go versions of ChatGPT in the USA

OpenAI is set to roll out advertisements for users of the free and Go versions of ChatGPT in the United States in the coming weeks.

Mar 21 • 20:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Competing with Blocket: 'Competition is Needed'

Tradera has launched free car advertising to compete with the dominant market player, Blocket, which has seen a decline in user engagement since its recent platform update.

Mar 21 • 17:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

This is how Chuck Norris ended up promoting Hesburger

Chuck Norris promoted Hesburger's new mobile app at a restaurant in Finland in February 2018, chosen for his universal appeal and meme popularity.

Mar 21 • 13:07 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Election in Rhineland-Palatinate: AfD is pure antisemitism

The election campaign in Rhineland-Palatinate reveals the far-right party AfD's blatant antisemitism and racism through its advertising materials, indicating its exclusion from mainstream politics.

Mar 21 • 11:59 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The New Law of Gérson

The article discusses the origin and implications of the phrase 'levar vantagem,' linked to Brazilian soccer player Gérson and his advertisement for Vila Rica cigarettes.

Mar 21 • 11:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Proposal to Legalize a New Media Support Opportunity

Lithuanian parliamentarians are proposing amendments to the Public Information Law to address financial challenges facing local media due to international corporations.

Mar 21 • 09:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The Unknown Story of Kinski from Blue Blood: 'I Wrote Ads for Laundry Powder'

The article discusses the lesser-known story of Kinski, a figure from Blue Blood, who reveals his past experience writing advertisements for laundry powder.

Mar 21 • 07:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Finnish TV commercial received tremendous praise – moved even its creators

A Finnish TV advertisement featuring children's playful banter has garnered widespread acclaim since its release in 2005, even touching the hearts of its creators.

Mar 21 • 06:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

The mistake cost the station thousands of zlotys. There is a verdict for TVP

The Warsaw District Court upheld a fine against Polish Television for airing a beer advertisement during prohibited hours.

Mar 20 • 18:35 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Flights, petrol cars and cruise ships: Amsterdam bans fossil fuel ads

Amsterdam has become the first capital city to legally ban advertisements for fossil fuels in a significant move towards environmental sustainability.

Mar 20 • 17:14 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Online Election Campaign: Meta Violates Its Own Ban on Political Advertising

A paid political advertisement for Isabell Rahms of the CDU appeared on Instagram despite Meta's supposed ban on political ads, raising concerns about the integrity of the upcoming elections in Rheinland-Pfalz.

Mar 20 • 15:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Changes in companies: transfers and promotions in all sectors, from insurance to advertising, UIA and Cippec

Maria Laura Bermúdez has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the UIA, replacing Diego Coatz, marking a new phase for the organization.

Mar 20 • 12:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Bold advertisement from Tokmanni – "Nowadays, you need to stand out"

Tokmanni has released a bold advertisement for its Eurospar store that playfully mocks its competitor Kesko.

Mar 20 • 10:28 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

“5 cm in 3 months”... Abusive Advertising of Food Disguised as 'Height Growth Drugs' Discovered in Large Numbers

The South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has uncovered numerous cases of misleading online advertisements promoting normal foods as height growth supplements.

Mar 20 • 06:07 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Sports

Played with illegal advertising in Norway. Glimt and Inter escape fines.

Bodø/Glimt and Inter Milan escape financial penalties despite the Italian team using illegal gambling advertising on their jerseys during a Champions League match in Norway.

Mar 19 • 20:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Ex-BBB Felipe Prior is sentenced to pay R$ 5 million for promising certain gains in sports betting

Felipe Prior, a former Big Brother Brasil contestant, has been ordered by the courts to remove posts promising guaranteed earnings from sports betting and to pay R$ 5 million for moral damages due to misleading advertising.

Mar 19 • 17:10 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

The shocking accident suffered by Galatasaray forward Noa Lang after colliding with the advertising boards at Anfield

Galatasaray forward Noa Lang suffered a severe injury after colliding with advertising boards during a match at Anfield and is set to undergo surgery in Liverpool.

Mar 19 • 12:27 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

Lang and the shocking injury caused by an advertising billboard: now Liverpool is at risk

Noa Lang suffered a severe injury during a match between Galatasaray and Liverpool, leading to concerns for his health and the implications for Liverpool.

Mar 19 • 12:02 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Video: An advertising board causes a shocking injury to Galatasaray player

Dutch player Noni Madueke underwent surgery after suffering a severe injury from colliding with an advertising board during Galatasaray's match against Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League.

Mar 19 • 11:36 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

It Shouldn't Have a Contractual Binding... Penalty of 9,000 Yen for Termination of Contract for Supplement Vendors

Japan's Consumer Affairs Agency has penalized a Tokyo-based supplement sales company for misleading advertising and imposing cancellation fees despite claims of no contractual obligations.

Mar 19 • 11:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Fraudulent Ads Using Celebrity Images 'Visualized' - Civil Group Receives Reports Through Website

A Japanese civil group has launched a website to report fraudulent advertisements that misuse celebrity images, aiming to visualize and track these scams.

Mar 19 • 11:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Fraud signs set up at Gardermoen: - Not a good advertisement for Norway

Avinor has installed signs at Gardermoen Airport warning passengers about the risk of being scammed by taxi drivers, which has been criticized as poor advertising for Norway.

Mar 19 • 10:29 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Sports

The shocking injury of Noa Lang at Anfield: screams of pain and anguish from a finger caught in an advertising board

Noa Lang, a forward for Galatasaray, suffered a severe thumb injury after getting it caught in an advertising board during a Champions League match against Liverpool.

Mar 19 • 09:46 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Competition Council imposes a fine on 'ss.lv' for hindering the development of a competing platform

The Latvian Competition Council has fined 'SS' 186,780 euros for abusing its dominant market position in online advertisements.

Mar 19 • 08:48 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Marketing Coordinator

The Kyiv Independent is advertising for a Marketing Coordinator to manage and coordinate its marketing efforts efficiently.

Mar 19 • 08:13 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Realtor Daniella publishes AI-edited images in ads

Daniella Isaksson, a realtor in Sweden, uses AI technology to edit property images, enhancing their visual appeal while ensuring transparency in advertising.

Mar 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Agency: 'Meta' has difficulties limiting illegal financial instrument advertisements in the UK

A report by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority reveals that Meta's platforms published over a thousand ads for currency trading and complex financial instruments, many of which were unauthorized.

Mar 19 • 04:07 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Man Documented for Allegedly Reprinting Publisher's Articles Without Permission, Earning Over 100 Million Yen in Advertising Revenue

A man has been documented for alleged copyright infringement after reposting articles from major publishers on his site's news aggregation platform, reaping over 100 million yen in ad revenues.

Mar 19 • 03:58 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Facebook N60bn fine: Court to deliver judgement May 14

A Federal High Court in Lagos has adjourned a decision regarding Facebook Nigeria Operations Limited's challenge against a N60 billion fine imposed by the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria, with a ruling set for May 14, 2026.

Mar 19 • 00:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'Dire' fortunes of network behind now-defunct Kyle and Jackie O Show

ARN Media is facing serious financial challenges after the cancellation of The Kyle and Jackie O Show amid a legal dispute between its hosts and the network.

Mar 18 • 19:32 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

DF Government Copies Maluf's 90s Campaign on Construction

The Government of the Federal District in Brazil has released an advertisement mimicking former Mayor Paulo Maluf's campaign from the 1990s, highlighting construction initiatives amid political pressure.

Mar 18 • 18:10 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Tallinn canceled the ban on PVC plastic advertisements

Tallinn's city council has lifted a previous ban on the use of PVC plastic in outdoor advertisements following a ruling that deemed the restriction illegal.

Mar 18 • 15:18 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Mfe, Berlusconi: advertising recovering since March despite the war

Pier Silvio Berlusconi highlights a recovery in advertising for Mfe-MediaForEurope, indicating hopeful signs despite continuing geopolitical tensions.

Mar 18 • 13:31 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Competition Council has imposed a fine of 186,800 euros for the abuse of a dominant position in the online advertising market

The Latvian Competition Council has fined a company 186,800 euros for abusing its dominant position in the online advertisement services market.

Mar 18 • 09:42 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

They are requesting an investigation into the former footballer Manusovich for the death of a young woman crushed by a marquee at a construction site

An investigation is being requested into former footballer Damián Marcelo Manusovich following the tragic death of a young woman who was crushed by a fallen advertising marquee in Buenos Aires.

Mar 18 • 09:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Ad for AI editing app which said it could 'erase anything' banned for sexualising women

An advertisement for an AI video editing app was banned for sexualizing women and promoting harmful stereotypes.

Mar 18 • 07:29 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Wolt reported to the police for misleading consumers

Wolt Denmark has been reported to the police by the Consumer Ombudsman for allegedly misleading marketing practices regarding a discount offer.

Mar 18 • 06:43 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
World

False messages from Israel were supported by platforms. Disinformation with millions of views in Poland

Polish-language propaganda films from Israel, disseminated during a campaign by the Israeli Government Advertising Agency, have garnered over 20 million views in Poland, despite misleading information about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Mar 18 • 06:24 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Skellefteå Municipality Paid One Million for Advertising with Podcasters

Skellefteå Municipality has spent 1.2 million kronor to hire a PR agency for marketing its new human-centric job application strategy through podcast personalities.

Mar 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

3F has spent over 12 million on election ads for early retirement

The Danish trade union 3F has invested over 12 million kroner in election advertisements supporting early retirement, amid the Social Democrats' campaign efforts.

Mar 18 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Company has a fine of R$ 300 million to stop selling advertising in the B Series

Brax faces a R$ 300 million penalty to terminate its advertising contract for the Brazilian Série B due to declining viewership.

Mar 17 • 21:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Globo reduces prices by 23% and tries to earn R$ 36 million with Shakira's show

Globo is attempting to raise R$ 36 million from advertising for Shakira's show in Rio, having reduced prices by 23%.

Mar 17 • 17:50 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Journalists’ Bickering: Gabor Steingart Lacks Style

Gabor Steingart, head of the online service 'The Pioneer,' has sparked controversy by criticizing colleagues for their advertising practices, which he likened to prostitution.

Mar 17 • 16:21 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazilian outraged by Oscar loss, but advertising profits soar

After Wagner Moura's film 'The Secret Agent' lost at the Oscars, Brazilian audiences took to social media to express their anger, while the broadcasting rights holder saw a significant boost in advertising revenue.

Mar 17 • 15:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Sports and Advertising: It’s Me, Stefanie

The article discusses the role of advertising in sports, focusing on tennis player Stefanie Graf as a brand ambassador for Lidl's new sportswear.

Mar 17 • 14:25 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The latest gem from Magistratura Democratica: a shocking accusation advertising manifesto

Magistratura Democratica, led by Silvia Albano, faces criticism for using advertising tactics to oppose government reforms.

Mar 17 • 12:44 UTC

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