Christmas 2012

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Mums applaud Asda ad despite ‘sexist’ row

Lara O'Reilly

Asda’s Christmas ad has been found by a poll of Netmums members to be the second most popular festive spot this year – in spite of the furore it sparked shortly after launch, with hundreds of viewers claiming it is “sexist”.

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HMV preps animated Christmas ads

Rosie Baker

HMV is pinning its hopes on a series of animated TV ads featuring its Nipper the dog character and gramophone in a bid to reverse flagging sales ahead of the crucial Christmas trading period.

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Boots accused of dog cruelty

Russell Parsons

Boots has been accused of cruelty to animals after the advertising watchdog received several complaints that a scene showing a child pointing a hair dryer at a dog in its Christmas ad.