Advertising & brands

As the broadband market becomes more competitive, this has fuelled a surge in budgets for advertising and ever-more eye-catching campaigns.

The advertising and brands section looks at the latest campaigns and how they affect take-up.

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TalkTalk fails to have BT Infinity advert banned

A BT advert for its Infinity fibre broadband service does not mislead consumers,...

Ewan Taylor-Gibson - 25th May 2012

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ASA bans TalkTalk speed checker over 'misleading' estimates

The ASA has banned TalkTalk's broadband speed checker after ruling that it offered...

Oliver Folkard - 16th May 2012. 4 comments

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Virgin Media ad banned over 'misleading' speed claim

The ASA has banned a Virgin Media broadband advert following a complaint from rival...

Ewan Taylor-Gibson - 10th May 2012. 1 comment

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Sky offers free tickets to the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal

Formula 1 fans have the chance to win free tickets to the upcoming Canadian Grand...

Oliver Folkard - 9th May 2012

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Apple iPad 4G capability claim banned by advertising regulator

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has forced Apple to withdraw claims that...

Oliver Folkard - 3rd May 2012

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Service provider Griffin celebrates 20th birthday

Griffin Internet - one of the UK's first online service providers - has celebrated...

Oliver Folkard - 3rd May 2012

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Virgin Media broadband ad banned over small print

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned a Virgin Media broadband advert...

Oliver Folkard - 25th April 2012

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Broadband deals should have 'up to' prices, say campaigners

Campaign organisation wispa Limited wants to see broadband providers advertise 'up...

Oliver Folkard - 20th April 2012

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Virgin Media offers BGT semi-final tickets

Virgin Media is giving away a free pair of tickets for the Britain's Got Talent...

Oliver Folkard - 19th April 2012

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New TV ad debuts Plusnet Cheerleaders

Plusnet has introduced its cheerleading squad in a new advert, which also sees the...

Oliver Folkard - 17th April 2012

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Consumer Focus calls for honest broadband advertising

Faster broadband speeds must be matched by more honest and transparent deal...

Ewan Taylor-Gibson - 3rd February 2012

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BT wireless broadband advert banned for 'misleading claims'

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned a BT advert for making...

Oliver Folkard - 1st February 2012

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Virgin Media email blunder over 120Mb broadband upgrade

Virgin Media accidentally sent an email promising 120Mb downloads to a number of...

Oliver Folkard - 17th January 2012. 3 comments

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TalkTalk fails to have BT Infinity advert banned

A BT advert for its Infinity fibre broadband service does not mislead consumers,...

Ewan Taylor-Gibson - 25th May 2012

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ASA bans TalkTalk speed checker over 'misleading' estimates

The ASA has banned TalkTalk's broadband speed checker after ruling that it offered...

Oliver Folkard - 16th May 2012. 4 comments

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Apple iPad 4G capability claim banned by advertising regulator

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has forced Apple to withdraw claims that...

Oliver Folkard - 3rd May 2012

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New TV ad debuts Plusnet Cheerleaders

Plusnet has introduced its cheerleading squad in a new advert, which also sees the...

Oliver Folkard - 17th April 2012

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Virgin Media ad banned over 'misleading' speed claim

The ASA has banned a Virgin Media broadband advert following a complaint from rival...

Ewan Taylor-Gibson - 10th May 2012. 1 comment

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Plusnet goes national with broadband advertising campaign

ISP Plusnet has launched a UK-wide, multi-channel advertising campaign to promote...

Ewan Taylor-Gibson - 10th May 2011

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Sky Anytime+ ad banned for misleading consumers

Satellite TV and broadband provider Sky has been sanctioned by the ASA for...

Ewan Taylor-Gibson - 15th December 2011

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Virgin Media email blunder over 120Mb broadband upgrade

Virgin Media accidentally sent an email promising 120Mb downloads to a number of...

Oliver Folkard - 17th January 2012. 3 comments

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BT Broadband reacts to Virgin Media stunt

Virgin Media’s cheeky PR stunt has been dubbed “desperate” and “cheap” by...

Jonathan Leggett - 17th February 2010. 18 comments

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Virgin Media broadband ad banned over small print

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned a Virgin Media broadband advert...

Oliver Folkard - 25th April 2012

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ASA bans Plusnet and Virgin Media broadband ads

Adverts published by Plusnet and Virgin Media had the potential to mislead...

Oliver Folkard - 20th October 2011. 1 comment

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Plusnet rapped by ASA over 'misleading' broadband advert

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a consumer complaint over the...

Oliver Folkard - 26th January 2011

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TalkTalk uses London cabs for new advertising campaign

Taxi cabs across five major UK cities are being used to promote TalkTalk's broadband...

Ewan Taylor-Gibson - 19th January 2011

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Sky Player's Xbox 360 debut hits glitch

A system error prevented the launch of Sky Player on Xbox 360 consoles from going to...

Oliver Folkard - 28th October 2009. 25 comments

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BT Broadband reacts to Virgin Media stunt

Virgin Media’s cheeky PR stunt has been dubbed “desperate” and “cheap” by...

Jonathan Leggett - 17th February 2010. 18 comments

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Orange texts broadband customers with M&S offer

Broadband provider Orange has launched a new campaign to give its home internet...

Ewan Taylor-Gibson - 21st October 2009. 8 comments

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Virgin Media remains coy on its plans for Phorm

Virgin Media is not currently planning to rollout Phorm's WebWise, but it has not...

Ewan Taylor-Gibson - 14th July 2009. 6 comments

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Virgin Media considers new broadband marketing strategy

Fibre-optic broadband provider Virgin Media could change the way it markets its...

Ewan Taylor-Gibson - 17th February 2010. 5 comments

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ASA bans TalkTalk speed checker over 'misleading' estimates

The ASA has banned TalkTalk's broadband speed checker after ruling that it offered...

Oliver Folkard - 16th May 2012. 4 comments

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Gadget Show revives broadband speeds campaign

Go-go Gadget Show! TV's favourite tech heads are backing a clean up of broadband...

Jonathan Leggett - 31st August 2010. 4 comments

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Sky hits back at Virgin Media over broadband speeds

Virgin Media's claim that it offers the most consistent broadband speeds at the...

Oliver Folkard - 3rd September 2010. 4 comments

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Born and bred in Yorkshire: Plusnet promotes new broadband deal

Plusnet is hosting a number of Yorkshire-themed events to promote its new...

Oliver Folkard - 8th October 2010. 4 comments

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TalkTalk highly critical of Karoo broadband bundle plan

TalkTalk has spoken out against a proposal to allow Karoo to offer home phone and...

Ewan Taylor-Gibson - 27th September 2010. 3 comments

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Virgin Media email blunder over 120Mb broadband upgrade

Virgin Media accidentally sent an email promising 120Mb downloads to a number of...

Oliver Folkard - 17th January 2012. 3 comments

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Virgin Media ad pulled by marketing regulator

Virgin Media has been ordered to withdraw an advert after the ASA ruled it had...

Ewan Taylor-Gibson - 30th June 2011. 3 comments

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Virgin Media responds to Ofcom speed test

Virgin Media has warned that the headline speeds promised by ADSL broadband...

Ewan Taylor-Gibson - 28th July 2009. 3 comments

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