Insights & News

Can my business run a promotion celebrating the Olympics? Alex Kelham writes for The Times

Press

20 July 2021

Many businesses will be buzzing with ideas of how to capitalise on the long-awaited Olympics this month. While you can certainly get into the spirit of it, there are strict rules in place to protect the Olympic and TeamGB brands.

Tokyo 2020 is ready, are you? Ambush Marketing and the Law

04 February 2020

2020 is set to be a whirlwind of international sporting highlights including the UK hosting UEFA Euro 2020 finals and of course, the always eagerly awaited Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Sporting hysteria will ensue amongst a torrent of marketing activity; such big events are invaluable for brand exposure and marketing stunts, but where is the line? We provide you with a guide to ambush marketing to help you promote your brand whilst keeping within the tracks of the law.

Adam Glass comments for The Global Legal Post: 'Bell Pottinger goes into administration'

Press

13 September 2017

Adam Glass, Litigation Partner, who advised the PRCA in relation to the Bell Pottinger investigation, has commented in an article for The Global Legal Post which reports on the recent announcement that PR firm Bell Pottinger has gone into administration.

"No veneer in 'ere": separating the wood from the MDF

07 August 2017

In what is a highly unusual volte-face, an advertiser has succeeded in turning the tables on the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).

The Bribery Act 2010 and its impact on the advertising industry

Inbrief

26 April 2015

It has been called the ‘toughest bribery legislation in the world’ and has been rumoured to spell the end for corporate hospitality, media rebates and the client lunch, but what are the real implications of the Bribery Act 2010 for the advertising industry?