While Collective Shout primarily campaigns against the objectification of women and sexualisation of girls we do from time to time have examples of men being objectified cross our desks. The Body Shop have done it again with their latest 'Wake Up With A Big One' ad campaign

It has been reported that a prominent outdoor advertisement for 'Puppetry of the Penis' at the Eatons Hill Hotel has sparked complaints from the community.

"I find it deeply offensive that a company has to resort to objectifying females in order to sell a service" 

Last week we learned that Mumbrella would be hosting Fiona Jolly, CEO of the Advertising Standards Bureau, for a live chat. Members of the community had the opportunity to submit questions to the ASB using the hashtag #AskAdStandards. You can read our questions and comments below.

A number of supporters have contacted us about General Pants 'Wet Dreams' ad campaign spotted in shop front windows of various stores around the country. 

A few months ago, we were alerted to Perth based coffee bean distributor Fresh One, a brand that was posting pornographic advertising on their Facebook page to promote coffee beans.

"...the reference to “wet dreams” is linked primarily to the competition to win an overseas trip to Dubai"

- Ad Standards Board, apparently not joking.

Click here to view the Ad Standards Case Report

The Ad Standards Board has dismissed complaints against Honey Birdette's shop front "Tasty Treats" ad. The complainant described the ad as highly sexualised, larger than life and situated in a shopping centre between a food court and children's play area. 

And the Advertising Standards Board says its ok

This is a billboard advertisement in Brisbane for Honey B’s strip club. See that building behind the billboard? That’s a school.