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The Advertising Regulatory Board administers the Code of Advertising Practice to regulate the conten
Overview
Location
South Africa, Gauteng, Johannesburg
Employees
1-10
Founded date
2018
Mentions in press and media 12
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| Sep 12, 2024 | When ‘unlimited’ isn’t unlimited: MTN SuperFlex ad must be withdrawn | The Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) has censured MTN South Africa for a “misleading” claim that its SuperFlex plans offer unlimited voice calls. The ruling follows a complaint by a SuperFlex user who claimed the product did not allow unl... |
| Jul 16, 2024 | Consumer complaint about Barbie on Fair Cape product dismissed | Complaint against Fair Cape dismissed. Images by Pavel Danilyuk/Pexels and Fair Cape Dairies A consumer officially lodged a complaint with the Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) against Fair Cape Dairies for featuring Barbie on their packag... |
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| Apr 12, 2023 | WATCH: Volkswagen radio ad banned by Advertising Board [Video] | The complainant said the advert has homophobic undertones and promotes toxic masculinity. Image: Pixabay NEWS IN A MINUTE: Listen or watch the full versions of the ”Volkswagen radio ad banned by Advertising Board over ‘everyday homophobia’’... |
| Apr 12, 2023 | Volkswagen radio ad banned by Advertising Board over ‘everyday homophobia’ | Volkswagen South Africa’s radio ad promoting genuine parts has been banned by the Advertising Regulatory Board for perpetuating negative stereotypes towards proximity between men. Image: Pixabay. The Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) has i... |
| Apr 10, 2023 | ARB IOT Group Limited Announces Closing of $5.0 Million Initial Public Offering | |
| Apr 4, 2023 | ARB IOT Group Limited Announces Pricing of $5.0 Million Initial Public Offering | |
| Nov 23, 2022 | Radio advert simulating an armed robbery removed | Incredible Door was ordered to remove their advert simulating an armed robbery after it was found that it provoked fear. Image: Pixabay The Complainant mentioned that he had contacted both the radio station and the Advertiser themselves, an... |
| May 21, 2020 | Companies must ensure opportunistic Covid-19 offerings are legally compliant [Opinion] | Demand for new products to combat Covid-19 infections presents an opportunity for businesses under strain, but they should be aware of advertising, medical and intellectual property restrictions. Businesses are adapting their business mode... |
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FAQ about Advertising Regulatory Board
When was Advertising Regulatory Board founded?
Advertising Regulatory Board was founded in 2018.
What has the press written about Advertising Regulatory Board?
Parsers VC has collected 12 articles mentioning Advertising Regulatory Board, among them “When ‘unlimited’ isn’t unlimited: MTN SuperFlex ad must be withdrawn” (Sep 12, 2024) and “Consumer complaint about Barbie on Fair Cape product dismissed” (Jul 16, 2024).
Is Advertising Regulatory Board still active?
Yes, Advertising Regulatory Board is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Sep 12, 2024.