Virgin Media’s Advert banned (David Tennant + Big Kahuna)
 

Happened last month but didn't see it mentioned anywhere until coming across it just now.

Rest of the story @ The Guardian

Very unusual for VM to have an advert banned for being misleading...oh wait...no it's not :D

Re: Virgin Media’s Advert banned (David Tennant + Big Kahuna)
 

I don't know how that complaint was up held as the screen grab on that link ctually shows the small print that states Sky Sports available starting at £!7 a month and prices depend on package taken.

You could even say the same about the Netflix clip on the other screen, which again there is text on screen stating Netflix subscription required.

So to me people and Sky complaining is just silly.

Re: Virgin Media’s Advert banned (David Tennant + Big Kahuna)
 

The ASA disagree, however this is all pretty normal.

Sky, VM and BT are all constantly complaining about one another's ads. The only result is that the company is told not to use the advert again; they have, of course, stopped using the advert by the time the adjudication is made.

Re: Virgin Media’s Advert banned (David Tennant + Big Kahuna)
 

Thanks for the info, very interesting, might disconnect off the back of this month old news.

Re: Virgin Media’s Advert banned (David Tennant + Big Kahuna)
 

Yup, it has been like this for years. Not sure if it says more about the ineffectiveness of the ASA or the current confusing state (as far as consumers are concerned) of broadband.

Re: Virgin Media’s Advert banned (David Tennant + Big Kahuna)
 

Broadband isn't the only culprit, all the other telecoms (Mobile, IP, etc.) are at it as well.