Nigeria has become the first country ever to announce a complete ban on foreign models when it comes to its television advertisements. The decision was taken by the Nigerian government in an attempt to “develop local talent” and will officially be implemented from October this year.

Nigeria becomes first country ever to ban foreign models in TV commercials

Apple has its next big money-making idea. It is not the next generation, glass-ceiling breaker iPhone, MacBook or even an Apple smartwatch. It's advertising. Reportedly, Apple is looking to add more advertisements to its first-party apps that come pre-installed on iPhone.

Apple's next big money-making idea: More ads in iPhones

Meta, more colloquially known as Facebook has found itself in stormy waters yet again. According to an investigation report by Global Witness, a London-based non-profit, Facebook has been allowing blatant misinformation-laden advertisements to be published on its platform, ahead of the crucial Brazilian elections, scheduled to take place later this year.

Facebook fluffs its lines yet again; fails to catch misinformation in ads ahead of Brazil elections

Pakistani restaurant is facing a huge backlash on social media for the ad promotion in which they used a clip from 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' featuring Alia Bhatt.

Pakistani restaurant uses 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' scene to promote discount offer for men

In the United States, fast-food giant Burger King is facing a lawsuit over advertisements that are said to be misleading. As per media reports, several customers are dragging the multinational chain to court.

US: Fast-food chain Burger King faces lawsuit over claims that ads are misleading customers

On Thursday (February 24), Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar slammed advertisements on social media that contain morphed images of him endorsing a casino. Tendulkar, who remains one of the greatest batters of all-time, took to his official Twitter handle and cautioned people to remain vigilant about the fake advertisements circulating on social media platforms.

'Pains to see...': Sachin Tendulkar reacts as 'morphed photo' of him endorsing a casino goes viral

As part of its drive to tackle obesity Britain will ban junk food advertisements on TV during the day and on the internet. The new rules will come into force at the end of next year.

UK to ban junk food ads on TV during the day

After Rahul Dravid's never-seen-before ‘angry’ avatar, Venkatesh Prasad's new boyband the "Venkaboys" had taken the internet by storm. In the advertisement, Venkatesh Prasad was seen performing on a song along with Manindar Singh, Javagal Srinath and Saba Karim.

'Sehwag messaged me': Venkatesh Prasad reveals Viru's text after 'Venkaboys' ad

We see advertisements everywhere, from movie theatres to YouTube videos. Advertisements are extremely powerful as they leave a lasting impression on us. Due to this, it is important that ads say all the right things.

Indian advertisements promoting gender stereotypes instead of products: UNICEF

The Health and Family Welfare Ministry has proposed a draft amendment to the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements Act, 1954) wherein advertising medicines and "magic remedies" for as many as 78 conditions covered in the act will be a punishable offence.

5-year jail term, Rs 50 lakh fine for advertising fairness products and magic remedies for obesity: Govt

The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday withdrew its advertisement notification to invite applications for different posts in Non-Gazetted category in several district courts of J&K and Ladakh.

Jammu and Kashmir High Court drops advertisement on jobs for outsiders after outcry

A lawsuit filed on Thursday accuses Facebook of letting ad targeting tools be used to exclude women and older people from offers regarding loans, investments and other financial services.

Lawsuit accuses Facebook ad targeting of abetting bias

Martin Sorrell, founder of WPP plc, the world's largest advertising and PR group has said that India's brand image is at an all-time high. Speaking to WION's principal diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal in Riyadh, Sorrell expressed confidence in the Indian economy adding that any fall in the growth is just a "fluctuation".

India's brand image at all-time high: Martin Sorrell, founder of world's largest advertisement company tells WION

An advertisement featuring an actor of Chinese origin with his skin darkened to portray different races has sparked anger in multi-ethnic Singapore, prompting an apology from the country's state-owned broadcaster.

Racist ad with actor 'brownfaced' to look Indian sparks outrage in Singapore

An international detergent brand has come under fire for an advertisement questioning gender stereotypes in the conservative patriarchal country, with critics denouncing the company for allegedly insulting Islam.

Pakistani outrage bubbles as detergent advertisement promotes women's rights

Public databases that shine a light on online political ads - launched by Facebook and Google before Tuesday's US elections - offer the public the first broad view of how quickly the companies yank advertisements that break their rules.

Facebook, Google tools reveal political ad removal data used before US midterm elections

Ranbir pays a tribute to Kapoor family with hit songs from some of their movies

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