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As the political parties reveal their slogans for the election campaign, we look at who and what makes a catchphrase sing, Audio
Online advertising behind illegal collection and use of data
New research from the Norwegian Consumer Council shows the online advertising industry is behind comprehensive illegal collection and indiscriminate use of personal data. Netsafe chief executive… Audio
Public law expert joins the discussion on ad attack ban
Public law expert, Graeme Edgeler joins the discussion on whether or not the Speaker of the house can ban attack ads using footage from parliament tv. Audio
Mediawatch for 1 September 2019
Oncoming onslaught of online political ads; Substack - an ad-free way for journalists to make money online; a comic confession. Audio
Mediawatch for 4 August 2019
Government turning off the tap on big water news; preferred PM polling proves pretty unpopular; interrupting ads in publicly-funded programmes on-demand; tax the shock of the nude on TV. Audio
Quinovic advertising campaign causes outrage
Property management company Quinovic has distanced itself from a social media campaign that suggested tenants weren't paying enough rent. The campaign, set up by the Te Aro franchise in Wellington… Audio
Calls for restrictions on alcohol ads around kids
Booze is everywhere - well, at least the marketing of it is. New camera research has found kiwi kids are exposed to alcohol marketing 4.5 times a day, and it's far more for Māori and Pasifika… Audio
Commissioned: Commerce Commissioner Anna Rawlings
Misleading advertisements - don't you just hate them? The Commerce Commission has been taking court action against companies that try it on with consumers. A whole bunch of other issues we as… Audio