On Tuesday, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) banned the Nike advert and another from Sky which the regulator said was similar. The ASA is cracking down on online ads like these, saying their structure misleads customers.

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint against a social media advert for Nike trainers.

On Tuesday, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) banned the Nike ad and another one from Sky, which the regulator said had similar issues. The ASA is targeting online ads like these, saying they mislead customers due to their structure. Both companies defended their advertisements.

ALBAWABA - Advertisements for Sky and Nike have been prohibited by the relevant authorities due to the use of so-called "dark pattern" strategies, which

The Advertising Standards Authority said both rulings were part of its wider work investigating “online choice architecture”

The Advertising Standards Authority said both rulings were part of its wider work investigating ‘online choice architecture’ used by retailers.

Adverts for Nike and Sky have been banned for using so-called “dark pattern” tactics designed to lead consumers to unintentionally spend money. Nike advertised a shoe at a low price, causing consumers to click through only to find that it was for a children’s size.