ASCI takes a step towards transparent advertising

How many times have you heard terms like ‘No 1,’ ‘most recommended,’ ‘winner of Tom Dick and Harry award’ in advertisements? While some of these accreditations can be genuine, most are vague and misleading. This buffoonery is about to come to an end. Advertisers will now have to think twice before exaggerating the superiority of their product with deceptive decorations, […]

Social Media Influencing gets ASCI's attention

With the advent of the social media boom, a new generation of advertising was born. Hordes of millennials with a staggering social media following replaced movie stars as the go-to ambassadors of popular brands. The likes of Scherezade Shroff, Prajakta Koli – also known as MostlySane blew up on YouTube. Influencers like Radhika Bangia, Sejal Kumar shot to popularity on […]