[IMC-bristol] ASA says Bristol Drugs Advert is Dishonest

[adam.nieman at blueyonder.co.uk]

Press Release
 

The Advertising Standards Authority has upheld a complaint about a Bristol City Council advertising campaign about giving money to beggars. 

 

The text of the advertisement reads:

“Most beggars in Bristol are heroin addicts. Heroin kills. This could be the pound that kills him. Don’t kill with kindness. Don’t give money to beggars. Give your money to recognised homeless charities instead.”
 
The attached press release (also available here: http://adamnieman.co.uk/asa/) explains why Bristol City Council should apologise for this advertisement.
 
 
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Dr Adam Nieman
 
mobile: +44 (0)7764 197151
 
adam.nieman at blueyonder.co.uk <mailto:adam.nieman at blueyonder.co.uk>  
www.adamnieman.co.uk/asa/ <http://www.adamnieman.co.uk/asa/>  
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