Ad Bank Offensive advertising

Notes to teachers This Ad Bank has been put together to illustrate examples of non- broadcast and broadcast ads that have been considered by some to be offensive. You can draw on any of these examples to customise and develop your lessons according to what is appropriate for your class. The ads and the context of the complaints are summarised in the accompanying PDF available on the website. If you have queries or problems using this resource, please contact us at

Marc Jacobs ‘Oh Lola’ perfume (2012)

Mr Unique (2012)

Ryanair (2012) Ad AAd B

Phones 4 U Ltd (2011)

Lynx (2011)

Diesel (2010)

Antonio Federici (2010)

Junkies Ltd (promotion for a student club night) (2010)

Kids Company (2009) Ad AAd B

Antonio Federici (2009)

British Humanist Association (2009)

The Christian Party (2009)

Diabetes UK (2008)

Department of Health (2007)

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