UK ASA Backs ‘Global Think Tank’ Dedicated To Improving Advertising Self-Regulation

The International Council for Advertising Self-Regulation has launched a "Global Think Tank" to further effective industry self-regulation in the area of advertising, backed by national authorities such as the UK's ASA.

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ASA backs international advertising self-regulation think tank

The UK Advertising Standards Authority has given its stamp of approval to a new international “think tank” aimed at strengthening self-regulation in advertising.

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