Earlier, Urvashi Rautela had received a backlash for promoting another illegal betting and gambling platform, Lotus365. Moreover, multiple celebrities including Rautela were under scanner of the government for promoting Mahadev Online Book, an illegal betting company.
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EXCLUSIVE: ASCI to report Snoop Dogg backed gambling platform ‘Roobet’ to MIB
Storyboard18 had highlighted the misuse of the UPI brand name by illegal gambling and betting companies to lure Indian users onto their platforms.
Consumer advocacy groups demand ban on opinion trading platforms in India
Many advertisements, including influencer promotions, falsely portray earnings as risk-free, potentially violating ASCI and CCPA guidelines on deceptive promotions.
BIS draft guidelines streamlines advertising standards on e-commerce platforms
The Bureau of Indian Standards will accept feedback from stakeholders till February 15, aims to to benefit both consumers and other stakeholders involved in the e-commerce business.
Influencers push crypto ads in rampant violation of ASCI guidelines
The ASCI guidelines state that all virtual digital asset-related advertisements released on or after April 1, 2022, must include the disclaimer
Storyboard18 Impact: ASCI to report B4U Music’s betting ad to MIB
Additionally, B4U Television Network India Limited has blacklisted the marketing agency that paid for the advertisement’s telecast.
EXCLUSIVE: B4U to face music for airing illegal betting and gambling platform’s ads
B4U Music, one of the leading music channel was airing advertisements of an illegal offshore betting and gambling firm, Melbet.
ASCI escalates issue of illegal betting and gambling platforms’ ads to MIB
Storyboard18 recently reported that offshore illegal gambling firms have been using the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) as a sporting platform for surrogate advertising.
HUL sees rise in consumer complaints against its advertisements
In FY 2020-21 HUL in its annual report, had disclosed that 28 complaints were filed against its ads with the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI). In FY 2021-22, 14 complaints were filed with ASCI.
ASCI appoints NS Rajan as chairman
At the meeting, Saugata Gupta, managing Director & CEO, Marico Limited, was elected vice-chairman, while Shashidhar Sinha, chief executive officer at IPG Mediabrands India, was appointed honorary treasurer.