Logitech distributor in China fined US$30,000 for offensive ad calling customers dogs
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A Logitech distributor in China was fined 200,000 yuan ($30,000) for an offensive video advertisement that compared consumers to dogs. The penalty was imposed by market regulators in Shanghai's Jingan district in late June against Shanghai Baishide Electronics Company. The ad, promoting a Logitech mouse, was posted on a short video platform in March. This case highlights regulatory actions against insulting advertising practices in China.
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The fine amount is 200,000 yuan (US$30,000).
The report on the fine was published by Beijing Daily.
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The report on the fine was published by Beijing Daily.
South China Morning Post- The fine amount is 200,000 yuan (US$30,000).
- The penalty was imposed by Shanghai's Jingan district market supervisory authority.
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Loaded language removedA China distributor for the global computer peripherals giant Logitech has been fined 200,000 yuan (US$30,000) for an advertisement which compared consumers to dogs.
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The report on the fine was published by Beijing Daily.
South China Morning PostA China distributor for Logitech was fined 200,000 yuan (US$30,000) for an offensive advertisement.
South China Morning PostThe fine was imposed by the market supervisory authority in Shanghai’s Jingan district in late June.
South China Morning PostThe advertisement likened consumers to dogs.
South China Morning PostThe distributor fined is Shanghai Baishide Electronics Company.
South China Morning PostThe ad was for a Logitech mouse and was released on a leading short media platform on March 25.
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