"The Board noted the women’s nipples are covered"

Click here to read the Ad Standards Board case report

Click here to lodge a complaint with Advertising Standards Board about this billboard on Hoddle Street Melbourne (In front of Hungry Jacks).

To see more information on the harms of objectification and sexualisation see here. 

Wicked Campers ignores ad standards again with ‘fat girls are harder to kidnap’ slogan

[UPDATE 23rd April] – Wicked Campers breaches Ad Standards for the fourth time this month

Wicked Campers has once again violated Advertising Standards with its latest slogan “fat girls are harder to kidnap.” The vehicle hire company is a repeat offender, well known for printing vile and degrading slogans on its vans.

Foxtel's publicity stunt highlights failure of Advertising Industry self-regulation

We were recently alerted to a billboard in Sydney advertising the Foxtel Channel "Studio." The billboard featured an image of a man preparing to have sex with a pig.

Queensland Attorney General Jarrod Bleijie has announced that the state Government will review the regulation of outdoor advertising in the state. Collective Shout's Melinda Liszewski appeared at a media conference alongside the Attorney General last week.

The Qld government has announced that there will be an inquiry into outdoor advertising. Submissions have been called for and hearings will be heard.

Collective Shout speaks out against billboards depicting violence against women and gets results

Collective Shout supporter Patrice had posted a message about this billboard on our community page. We followed that up with a blog post encouraging other supporters to take action by writing to the Advertising Standards Board. The Advertising Standards Board have upheld complaints against Calvin Klein billboards in Sydney and Melbourne. Thanks to all who made their voices heard on this issue. As reported by the Herald Sun:

*Trigger warning for survivors of sexual assault* Recently, Patrice blogged on our community page about a Calvin Klein advertisement in Sydney's Kings Cross. Patrice said she has noticed advertisements before that were offensive, but this one motivated her to action. We can see why. A giant billboard overlooking Kings Cross features this image. 

Advertising Standards Board upholds complaints against 'Have an Affair' billboard

The Advertising standards board has upheld complaints against Ashley Madison 'Have an Affair' billboard. Ashley Madison is an online 'dating' service for 'cheaters.' The billboard has now been pulled down.