Simulated armed robbery ad deemed unacceptably frightening

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Simulated armed robbery ad deemed unacceptably frightening
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Advertising body instructs advertisers not to upset consumers by using fear as a marketing tool

Eastwave Radio 92.2FM has been instructed to stop flighting an Incredible Door advert because it “unjustifiably plays on fears” and is in breach of the Advertising Code...

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