New per 15 May: the introduction of a compulsory logo in TV, print and internet advertising for SMS providers. The SMS providers should place the logo (see picture) on the left or right top of every SMS advertisement, completely visibly without scrolling.
In the upper half of the logo it should be stated whether the SMS service concerned is a subscription (“Abonnement”) or a one-time service (“Eenmalig”). In the lower half of the logo the costs per week or month should be mentioned in case of a subscription. And in case of a one-time service the cost per item or chat.
This rule results from the new Advertising Code on SMS-services (SMS Advertising Code), valid as from 15 May 2011. This code replaces the version in force from 1 April 2009. The SMS Advertising Code is a special part of the Dutch Advertising Code. The aim of this code is to set clear-cut criteria for SMS advertisements, in order to prevent misleading of consumers.
If the SMS provider fails to comply with these rules, consumers and competitors may file a complaint with the Advertising Code Committee
Read the new SMS Advertising Code here.
Eva den Ouden
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New per 15 May: the introduction of a compulsory logo in TV, print and internet advertising for SMS providers. The SMS providers should place the logo (see picture) on the left or right top of every SMS advertisement, completely visibly without scrolling.
In the upper half of the logo it should be stated whether the SMS service concerned is a subscription (“Abonnement”) or a one-time service (“Eenmalig”). In the lower half of the logo the costs per week or month should be mentioned in case of a subscription. And in case of a one-time service the cost per item or chat.
This rule results from the new Advertising Code on SMS-services (SMS Advertising Code), valid as from 15 May 2011. This code replaces the version in force from 1 April 2009. The SMS Advertising Code is a special part of the Dutch Advertising Code. The aim of this code is to set clear-cut criteria for SMS advertisements, in order to prevent misleading of consumers.
If the SMS provider fails to comply with these rules, consumers and competitors may file a complaint with the Advertising Code Committee
Read the new SMS Advertising Code here.
Eva den Ouden