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Oct 28, 2024

Time to shine festival lights on ethical e-commerce

As festival shopping enters full swing, brands must restore online shoppers’ autonomy through safe user interfaces and manipulation-free marketing, says ASCI CEO and secretary general.

Aug 02, 2024

Dance the transparency tango: Strut around trust, tiptoe regulations

It might sound odd, but regulations actually give communicators a power boost and shine the pathway for the right kind of conversations.

Aug 02, 2024

98% of top Indian apps use deceptive patterns: ASCI report

The survey uncovers the widespread use of dark patterns in popular Indian apps, highlighting concerns over user autonomy and ethical design practices.

Jun 04, 2024

Government asks advertisers to submit self-declaration certificate from June 18

The certificate is mandatory for all new advertisements scheduled for issuance, telecast, airing, or publication on or after June 18, 2024, while ongoing ads are exempted.

May 23, 2024

Healthcare and offshore betting ads emerge as most violative in ASCI’s Annual Complaints Report

With 85% of objectionable ads coming from digital media, the report also found that online safety continues to be a concern.

Apr 17, 2024

Stereotypical ads missing out on India’s diverse consumer base: New report

The report by Kantar, ASCI and the UN Stereotype Alliance also found that less than 1% of ads in the country showcased members of the LGBTQIA+ community, while modern women continue to be underrepresented.