Marketing medicine - Is regulation hampering creativity?

The advertising of OTC medicines is one of the most regulated in the business. Sheila Kelly of industry watchdog PAGB sets out the requirements of the code of advertising practice and claims that the real restrictions on creativity come not from the PAGB, but from the pharmaceutical companies themselves.

Marketing medicine - Is regulation hampering creativity?

The advertising of OTC medicines is one of the most regulated in the business. Sheila Kelly of industry watchdog PAGB sets out the requirements of the code of advertising practice and claims that the real restrictions on creativity come not from the PAGB, but the pharmaceutical companies themselves

Sheila Kelly
THE ADVERTISING world today is split by discussions about the role of advertising and its ability to shape society rather than just reflect it. Advertisements have to break away from the clichés and stereotypes. 'More creativity' is the cry. The outcome, call...

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