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# Adverts
Last year
2022
# Social Media
Almost half of adverts posted by social media influencers not labelled as such, research finds
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission today published its report on social media influencers.
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Dec 13th 2022, 7:43 AM
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# Your Say
Poll: Should junk food advertising on TV before 9pm be banned?
It has been reported that the UK plans to introduce restrictions on how unhealthy food is sold.
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Jul 24th 2020, 8:49 AM
# Your Say
Poll: Do ads on social media impact how you vote?
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil have spent over €100,000 between them on adverts on Facebook and Instagram since the start of the general election campaign.
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Feb 5th 2020, 10:13 AM
# ge2020
Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin have spent over €50k on Facebook adverts so far this campaign
The three main parties are way ahead in terms of spending on Facebook and Instagram since the campaign got under way.
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Jan 30th 2020, 12:05 AM
# Your Say
Poll: Is legislation banning alcohol advertising near schools and creches a good idea?
From Wednesday, there will be a ban on alcohol advertising within 200 metres of a school.
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Nov 11th 2019, 8:30 AM
# online ads
Advertising watchdog should be 'beefed up' so it can monitor online political ads
The minister said the ASAI should have statutory powers extended to it so it can take over monitoring the standards of political ads.
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Dec 27th 2018, 7:40 AM
# Abortion vote
Social media ad regulations should be drawn up for future referendums, Commission says
The Referendum Commission says new regulations should be drawn up by government.
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Nov 14th 2018, 8:22 AM
# what do you think
Poll: Do you think gambling ads should be banned from sports?
There’s a sharper focus on sports adverts and the detrimental effect they could have on young people.
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Jul 30th 2018, 10:18 AM
# foreign ads
Watchdog fears foreign ads could influence Irish referendums and elections
The Standards in Public Office said it is concerned about political interference from organisations outside of Ireland.
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Jul 26th 2018, 1:33 PM
# Obesity
Children who watch extra junk food adverts consume more calories
The catchier the ad, the more effective.
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May 26th 2018, 6:30 AM
# Broadband
Complaint partially upheld about 'Despicable Me' Sky ad
The ASAI also upheld a complaint against Lidl in relation to a competition it ran.
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Mar 6th 2018, 1:24 PM
# communications unit
Varadkar says describing civil servants as being akin to Nazis is 'wholly inappropriate'
The Taoiseach says he is not “thin-skinned” but believes criticism of Ireland 2040 adverts is unfair.
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Feb 28th 2018, 5:52 PM
# communication unit
'A clear election pitch': Fianna Fáil continues to hammer government over Ireland 2040 marketing
The row over the marketing push dominated Leaders’ Questions today.
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Feb 27th 2018, 6:14 PM
# the irish adverts project
Old Irish ads from the past 50 years are free to view online from today
The Irish Film Institute have been working to restore almost 8,000 rolls of film that had been damaged by mould.
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Apr 26th 2017, 9:00 PM
# black lives matter
Pepsi pulls 'tone deaf' Kendall Jenner protest ad after sustained backlash
The advert was released on the 49th anniversary of Martin Luther King’s assassination.
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Apr 5th 2017, 6:58 PM
# the big sell
A Coppers Gold Card was being sold online last night for a whopping €500
But it was swiftly withdrawn.
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Jun 21st 2016, 8:32 AM
# give up yer aul sins
Someone in Galway is actually selling this church confession box
Hero.
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May 6th 2016, 8:00 PM
# For the birds
6 vintage sexist ads that show how marketers saw Irish women
Will your man like you better in acrylic?
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Dec 13th 2015, 6:00 PM
# Joint Venture
DoneDeal.ie, Adverts.ie and Daft.ie will now be owned by the same company
This comes as a result of a joint venture between Distilled Media Group and Schibsted Media Group.
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Jul 8th 2015, 7:07 PM

# unwanted present
Someone ripped out their water meter and is offering it up online
Surprisingly, no one is interested in taking it off their hands.
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Jan 22nd 2015, 9:18 PM
# back to the hyundai
There's a Back to the Future style hovercar for sale in Leitrim
Finally, says you.
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Jan 6th 2015, 1:49 PM
# totally legit
There's a rather unusual Frozen doll for sale in Meath...
Let it goooo.
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Dec 2nd 2014, 9:15 AM
# like
Why is Zuckerberg so happy? Mobile ads have helped Facebook profits surge
Facebook said that it made $802 million in profit for shareholders on revenue of $3.2 billion.
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Oct 28th 2014, 10:04 PM
# Buy Irish
9 items that could only be bought and sold in Ireland
Take our money!
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Oct 3rd 2014, 9:30 PM
# Antiques
Waterballoon advert perfectly disses the water charges
Burn!
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Oct 3rd 2014, 8:13 AM
# For Sale
This guy is selling his college degree for €1
It’s described as a “meaningless piece of paper”.
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Aug 13th 2014, 4:01 PM
# Sponsored By Adverts.ie
6 burning issues at the heart of inter-Munster rivalries
It’s different down south.
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Jul 17th 2014, 11:44 AM
# Sponsored By Adverts.ie
You know you're from Munster when...
There are some things you just can’t hide. Being from Munster is one of them.
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Jul 3rd 2014, 12:29 PM
# Sponsored By Adverts.ie
7 of the best hidden gems to discover in Munster
We’re going off the beaten track.
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Jun 27th 2014, 4:36 PM
# empty yellow chair
This Dubliner is selling her stuff in the oddest classified ads on the internet
We’re buying all of it.
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Jun 5th 2014, 12:17 PM
# Sponsored By Adverts.ie
6 indispensable lifehacks for your garden this summer
Green fingers or not, we’ve got the tips to help.
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May 30th 2014, 5:10 PM
# Old Spice
Is this red Volkswagen the car your car could be like? The seller thinks so
Look at your car. Now back at this car.
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May 24th 2014, 2:47 PM
Open thread: What's your cleverest money saving tip?
We want to know.
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May 15th 2014, 5:23 PM
# Sponsored By Adverts.ie
6 simple things that make everyone happy
No matter who you are, these things are sure to give you a big grin.
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May 9th 2014, 12:42 PM
# Face off
These 'inspiring' make-up ads are going viral - by revealing women's real skin
Two women with skin conditions talk about their experiences.
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Apr 3rd 2014, 10:00 PM
# plenty of phil
This MEP is appealing for votes on Grindr
She’s not interested in advertising on electricity poles.
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Mar 27th 2014, 9:52 PM
# Holy Matrimoney
Need a wife? This bride to be from Cork is yours for €50
Don’t tell the bride.
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Mar 12th 2014, 8:27 AM
# flappy days
Ireland is going mad for some unique Flappy Bird merchandise
When will the madness end?
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Feb 13th 2014, 3:03 PM
# Advertising
Coca-Cola Ireland in hot water on Twitter for removing gay marriage scene from Irish advert
The company said that the ad has been tailored for each market and was informed by consumer research in those markets.
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Dec 29th 2013, 2:16 PM