kyska Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 Does anyone know if you can find out if any complaints have been lodged about TV adverts? I ask as I've just seen the Cancer UK ad, encouraging people to leave a gift to them in their will. I'm all for CRUK, it's a charity we pledge to every month by direct debit, but I find this REALLY unsavoury. It's surely targeting people who have lost loved ones, maybe even a cancer patient themselves, either way it just seems wrong to ask people to leave money to a charity after death. They (charity's) hassle us enough already. Not right, unless I'm being too sensitive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 ASA if you want to complain in person. They don't show statistics regarding if there has been complaints. They show the most complained about adverts and their findings. May be worth giving them a bell and asking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sha Bu Le Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 No Kyska I don't think you are. Was .going to say what Digger just has, beat me to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandringstar Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 no, you are not being over sensitive, i think a lot of people already do bequeath to this charity without an advert like this, i know a few who left money to the local hospital unit that was treating them, sometimes adverts can have a counter effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontastic Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 Does anyone know if you can find out if any complaints have been lodged about TV adverts? I ask as I've just seen the Cancer UK ad, encouraging people to leave a gift to them in their will. I'm all for CRUK, it's a charity we pledge to every month by direct debit, but I find this REALLY unsavoury. It's surely targeting people who have lost loved ones, maybe even a cancer patient themselves, either way it just seems wrong to ask people to leave money to a charity after death. They (charity's) hassle us enough already. Not right, unless I'm being too sensitive. While you're at it please complain about the other charities that do similar things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 I know they do a lot for research but they are a business. Boils my books when they use these tactics. Same as Christian aid Red Cross and all the others who make you feel it's your fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted January 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 While you're at it please complain about the other charities that do similar things. You could? I know they do a lot for research but they are a business. Boils my books when they use these tactics. Same as Christian aid Red Cross and all the others who make you feel it's your fault. I've never seen an advert that openly suggests putting a charity into a will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxiDriver Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 (edited) There was a thing on the radio news today saying that the most complained about adverts on TV recently (they did give a time period but I wasn't listening intently) had been the series of ad's featuring the builders & twerkers (Money Supermarket) Personally I can't see anything particularly offensive in them, Bit of silliness really, And in a way quite clever to be able to carry on a series of ad's...... Now then......where's them denim hot pants gone Edited January 19, 2017 by TaxiDriver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 I've never seen an advert that openly suggests putting a charity into a will. Red cross used to run one regularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 You could? I've never seen an advert that openly suggests putting a charity into a will. No, not on TV but plenty do in the bumph they send out in the post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted January 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 Red cross used to run one regularly. It's so wrong No, not on TV but plenty do in the bumph they send out in the post. How is that money managed if people decide to help beyond the grave. Makes me unsettled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxiDriver Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 Think the RSPCA do a campaign aimed at guilt tripping people with pets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted January 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 Think the RSPCA do a campaign aimed at guilt tripping people with pets Fair enough. But a harrowed person may do something silly, out of sorts and leave much needed money to a charity rather than the grieving loved ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 It's so wrong How is that money managed if people decide to help beyond the grave. Makes me unsettled See this............http://www.willaid.org.uk/ Even the government approve of such gifts with tax relief !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 The way care costs are going I'll be surprised if people have anything left to leave a will in 10-15 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 I think all charities tug at the heartstrings deliberately. Look at all the save the children ads with 'dying' babies. Kids drinking foul water, its always a lovely little girl with enormous brown eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 Personally I don't see what the problem is. Is it any different to any form of advertising. If you don't like what is being advertised don't buy it or in this case don't bequeath to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted January 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 Personally I don't see what the problem is. Is it any different to any form of advertising. If you don't like what is being advertised don't buy it or in this case don't bequeath to them. That comment opens the doors to any advertising, without moral or ethical compass. Are you suggesting that advertisers have free reign? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 That comment opens the doors to any advertising, without moral or ethical compass. Are you suggesting that advertisers have free reign? You mean "donate money or we shoot the puppy" type of thing? Everybody has their own moral or ethical compass, and I would complain if somebody was actually shooting a puppy, but I still don't see the problem with the cancer advert. The same with the Heart Foundation one where the son gets visited by his father's ghost or the various ads to hit home about texting when driving. Hard hitting but they don't bother me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 I complained about an advert many years ago to the ASA and was very impressed by just how seriously they took it. They eventually decided my complaint was not to be upheld but they kept me very informed throughout the process. If you feel strongly enough then make your complaint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 I've always wondered how charities can justify running an advertising campaign and still get the donations. I honestly don't think some people realise that the Oxfam advert they watch for 30 seconds could cost upwards of £10,000 for that slot and that's for a SINGLE 30 second advert. Not to mention the production costs etc. £10,000 for a 30 second charity advert asking for £3 a month. Let that sink in for a second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fern01 Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 (edited) These adverts showing little children walking miles to carry water home always make me ask the question what are mum and doing during this time? I particularly dislike the Money Supermarket ads also, is this aimed at their target range of customers? Edited January 20, 2017 by fern01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandringstar Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 are you thinking that charity could be a front for big business and other ambitions? A few years ago, someone i knew raised lots of money to go to Scandinavia for the trip of a lifetime to do the huskie sled challenge, there was a charity that benefitted so i was told. cynical old me, felt that the charity was paying for the trip of a lifetime and that the charity angle/contribution was used to achieve that trip. its like me raising money to go to graceland, as i would really like to go there, but dressing it up as a charity by sticking a tenner in the tin at the airport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 I've always wondered how charities can justify running an advertising campaign and still get the donations. I honestly don't think some people realise that the Oxfam advert they watch for 30 seconds could cost upwards of £10,000 for that slot and that's for a SINGLE 30 second advert. Not to mention the production costs etc. £10,000 for a 30 second charity advert asking for £3 a month. Let that sink in for a second. Well one can assume that the finance bods have run the numbers and prove that it generates more income than it costs. It's what businesses do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobba Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 No, not on TV but plenty do in the bumph they send out in the post. I do like the word "bumph" also spelt "bumf". Now used disparangily for unwanted pamphlets, forms etc but it's origins can be taken back to bum-fodder or **** wipes - which sort of sums it all up really! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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