International Council for Advertising Self-Regulation (ICAS)

🌍 Honouring Exceptional Leadership in Advertising Self-Regulation ICAS is proud to announce that José Domingo Gómez Castallo, Director General of AUTOCONTROL - Asociación para la Autorregulación de la Comunicación Comercial, has been honoured in the ICAS Hall of Fame for his outstanding leadership and lifelong commitment to promoting responsible advertising and strengthening self-regulation worldwide. 👏 The award was presented by Stephan Loerke, ICAS Vice-President and CEO of the WFA, and Sibylle Stanciu-Loeckx, Director of ICAS, during AUTOCONTROL’s 30th Anniversary Gala held at the Museo del Prado in Madrid. This special recognition celebrates José Domingo’s remarkable career. “José Domingo’s contribution to advertising self-regulation is truly extraordinary — from building a trusted self-regulatory system in Spain, to transforming the European Advertising Standards Alliance (EASA) into the organisation it is today, supporting self-regulation in Latin America, and finally helping to establish ICAS as a global leader. His unwavering support for self-regulatory bodies across the globe demonstrates the breadth of his impact and his deep commitment to our shared values — all carried out with a rare sense of friendship, trust, and connection.” — Stephan Loerke, ICAS Vice-President and CEO, WFA ICAS President Hilary Souter also expressed heartfelt appreciation in her letter of recognition, thanking José Domingo for his vision, leadership, and decisive role in shaping ICAS into the strong, collaborative network it is today.  “The ICAS community is indebted to your leadership, and we look forward to building upon the foundation you created for many years to come.” Hilary Souter, ICAS President Under José Domingo’s leadership, AUTOCONTROL has become a model for advertising self-regulation in Europe and beyond, a true benchmark for ethical and responsible communication. 👏 ICAS warmly congratulates José Domingo Gómez Castallo on this well-deserved honour and thanks him for his enduring commitment to advancing responsible advertising around the world. ICAS also congratulates the wonderful team at AUTOCONTROL on their impressive achievements and on celebrating their 30th anniversary: Charo Fernando, Patricia Zabala, Sandra Cid Dopazo, Elena Mesa Luque, Marina Gordillo Medrano ... and many more! 👏 #ICAS #AUTOCONTROL #Advertising #SelfRegulation #EthicalAdvertising #Leadership #ResponsibleAdvertising #WFA #EASA

Looking back at an inspiring week in Montevideo! From 29 September to 1 October, the ICAS Latin American Chapter held its third in-person meeting alongside the WFA Latin American Meetings - a wonderful opportunity to reconnect, exchange ideas, and strengthen our community for responsible advertising. We were joined by representatives from the ad standards bodies of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Uruguay, and Spain, who came together to share insights, challenges, and opportunities shaping the region. The WFA Meetings also brought together more than 100 advertising professionals to discuss the future of our industry. 🙏 A heartfelt thank you to our members, to CONARP URUGUAY for hosting us so warmly, and to the WFA for making these meetings possible. Thank you! Charo Fernando, Sibylle Stanciu-Loeckx, Stephan Loerke, Amparo Gómez Castro, Will Gilroy, Gabriela Cibils, Maribel Vidal, Hernan Triviño Oyarzún, V. Fernando Hofmann, Norma Bueno, Juliana N. Albuquerque, Patricia Lussich, Laura Kotsachis, Fernanda Ariceta (she/her, ella), Diego Toloza, José Domingo Gómez Castallo, Patricia Zabala, Hilary Souter, Manisha Kapoor, Catherine Bate, Mary Engle, Guy Parker, Philip Perez, Hilda Pérez Alfaro, Sandra Martinelli, and many more...

🌎✨ The ICAS Latin American Chapter has wrapped up its third in-person meeting here in Montevideo, Uruguay - and what an inspiring gathering it has been! We were joined by representatives from the ad standards bodies (SROs) of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Uruguay, and Spain, coming together to share knowledge, challenges, and opportunities for the region. The discussions covered a wide range of pressing topics: 💡Advertising generated by AI and issues of transparency 💡Monitoring with the use of AI 💡Influencer marketing 💡Food marketing to children 💡Collaboration with governments and platforms 💡The growing importance of digital advertising and working together with platforms ... and many more! At the opening, Stephan Loerke, CEO of the WFA, reminded us of the true value of this network in addressing regional challenges through collaboration. A special highlight: the work of the Latin American Chapter received a mention by the ICAS Executive Committee, and Stephan had the honor of handing certificates to those who could not attend the ICAS Global Awards in Mumbai earlier this year. 🙏 A big thank you to Charo Fernando Magarzo, ICAS VP, for skillfully moderating the sessions and to Vanda Ferreira Alves for helping organize the session. It was a privilege to exchange ideas, strengthen ties, and continue working together for responsible advertising across Latin America and beyond. With many thanks to Charo Fernando, Stephan Loerke, Amparo Gómez Castro, Vanda Ferreira Alves, José Domingo Gómez Castallo, Maribel Vidal, Hernan Triviño Oyarzún, Juliana N. Albuquerque, Gabriela Cibils, Norma Bueno, Mariana Piriz, Fernando Hofmann, Diego Toloza, Mónica A. Ramírez Hinestroza , Hilary Souter, Guy Parker, Manisha Kapoor, Mary Engle, Will Gilroy and all our members for making this possible. #ICAS #ResponsibleAdvertising #LatAm #WFA #AdvertisingEthics #Montevideo

☀️ Today in Montevideo, Uruguay, we are holding the third in-person meeting of the ICAS Latin American Chapter. After our previous meetings in Bogotá and Buenos Aires, it’s truly exciting to reconnect with our members from across the region. This year’s meeting is organized in conjunction with the Latin American Meetings of the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA), bringing together leading voices in advertising self-regulation, policy experts, and industry leaders. Over the next few days, we will dive into key topics such as artificial intelligence in advertising and the responsible use of influencer marketing. These discussions are vital to strengthening regional alignment and promoting best practices for responsible advertising in today’s fast-evolving digital and regulatory environment. We are delighted to be here, to learn from each other, and to continue building a strong, collaborative community for responsible advertising in Latin America. With many thanks to Charo Fernando, Stephan Loerke, Amparo Gómez Castro, Vanda Ferreira Alves, Maribel Vidal, Hernan Triviño Oyarzún, Juliana N. Albuquerque, Gabriela Cibils, Norma Bueno, Fernando Hofmann, Diego Toloza, Mónica A. Ramírez, Hilary Souter, Will Gilroy and all our members for making this possible. #ICAS #ResponsibleAdvertising #LatAm #WFA #Montevideo

The debate on AI and transparency in advertising is growing. Proud that the ICAS Global Think Tank can contribute. Thanks to GALA Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance & Jeffrey Greenbaum for featuring our first publications. https://lnkd.in/eWM2eebB

🌍 We’re proud to see the ICAS Global Think Tank making headlines — and even prouder to share the first major milestone of our journey. As highlighted in the ICAS post below, the Think Tank has released the first two Think Pieces on the ethical use of AI in advertising, hosted a global webinar to kick off debate, and launched our new visual identity. 🚀 This is just the beginning. We’re building a global, inclusive, and independent platform for thought leadership, research, and collaboration — and we’re thrilled to see it taking shape. Check out the original post below for more details — and visit our new hub: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eUimS4da #ICASGlobalThinkTank #AIinAdvertising #ResponsibleAdvertising #SelfRegulation #ThoughtLeadership #DigitalEthics #AdTech #PolicyInnovation

🌟 ICAS at Cannes Lions 2025 – A Week of Insight, Innovation & Impact The ICAS Global Think Tank and ICAS were proud to be part of an inspiring and action-packed week at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity! Guy Parker, President of the ICAS Global Think Tank, and Sibylle Stanciu-Loeckx, ICAS and Global Think Tank Director, were excited to represent our global network in key conversations shaping the future of advertising. Some of our highlights of the week (just to mention a few): 💡 Our own session: “From Innovation to Integrity: A Deep Dive into the Ethics of AI-Powered Advertising” 💡 GALA Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance insightful session: “AI, Advertising, and the Future of Creativity – What's Legal, What's Risky, and What's Next” 💡Google’s “The Future of Search” Industry Relations Council 💡Meta's Advertising Trades Executive Dinner 💡European Association of Communications Agencies (EACA)’s “Creating Momentum in Uncertainty” session 💡The wonderful annual Unstereotype Alliance All Members Event 💡ARPP - Autorité de Régulation Professionnelle de la Publicité' and the International Advertising Association - France events and many more... 💬 And of course, the many engaging conversations with stakeholders and friends, including Stephan Loerke, Charley Stoney, Elspeth (Elly) I'Anson, DAGMARA SZULCE, Stephen Woodford, Matt Bourn, Anthony Katsur, John Osborn, Jeffrey Greenbaum, Michael Todd, Sophie Cartwright, Samantha Stetson, Chiara Elsa Odelli, Daniel Haije, Geraint Lloyd-Taylor, Hannah Taylor, Katie Hamilton, Gabrielle Robitaille, Justin Thomas-Copeland, Henry Ashworth, Lidia Velkova 🙏 Huge thanks to all ICAS Global Think Tank Members and SROs who joined us in Cannes - we were thrilled to have you: Orla Twomey, Stephane Martin, Catherine Bate, Laura Frunzeti, and the great team of the European Advertising Standards Alliance (EASA) - a shout out to Ludovic Basset, Tudor M. Manda, Giulia Bazzano and Inés Ollero Candau. Special appreciation to the Advertising Regulatory Board (South Africa) and La French Connexion 🇫🇷 for their continued support. Together, we’re advancing responsible advertising through global dialogue, collaboration, and forward-thinking solutions. #ICAS #ICASGlobalThinkTank #CannesLions2025 #AIethics #ResponsibleAdvertising #CreativityWithIntegrity #SelfRegulation #AdTech #MediaEthics #Cannes2025

🎬 Happening in less than 2 hours in Cannes! Join us at the Croisette Beach Hotel (MGallery – Accor) at 14:30 CEST for a compelling session hosted by the ICAS Global Think Tank: “From Innovation to Integrity: A Deep Dive into the Ethics of AI-Powered Advertising” In this video, Guy Parker, President of the ICAS Global Think Tank, shares his thoughts on today's event and the broader ambition of the Think Tank: becoming a truly inclusive and global forum for discussion and research, tackling the most pressing issues in media and advertising today. 🎥 Don’t miss his message 👉 https://lnkd.in/eNxCFsqb 🤖 Join Guy Parker and Steven Sidley for an honest and forward-thinking conversation on the ethics, integrity, and accountability of AI in advertising — and what it means for the future of our industry. Can’t make it but want to know more? Contact Sibylle Stanciu-Loeckx or visit 🌐 icas.global Special thanks to our main sponsor, the Advertising Regulatory Board (South Africa), and our event partner, La French Connexion 🇫🇷, for their support. #ICAS #Cannes2025 #AIethics #Advertising #ResponsibleAI #AdTech #MediaEthics #GuyParker #ICASGlobalThinkTank

We're excited: Next week we meet in Cannes for the first session of the ICAS Global Think Tank! 🌍✨ FROM INNOVATION TO INTEGRITY:  A DEEP DIVE INTO THE ETHICS OF AI POWERED ADVERTISING 📅 Date: Tuesday, 17 June 2025 🕝 Time: 14:30 – 16:00 📍 Location: Croisette Beach Hotel (MGallery – Accor), Cannes As AI continues to revolutionize the advertising industry, the ethical implications of its use have become more pressing than ever. Join us for an insightful conversation on the intersection of innovation, accountability, and integrity in AI-powered advertising hosted by Guy Parker, President of the ICAS Global Think Tank in conversation with Steven Sidley, Professor of Practice at Johannesburg Business School, an expert in AI and crypto technologies Guy will also present two forthcoming Think Pieces of the Think Tank: “Beyond Simple Labelling” by Konrad Shek and Steven Sidley's piece on AI. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e-d7t_sA Special thanks to our main sponsor, the Advertising Regulatory Board (South Africa), and our event partner, La French Connexion 🇫🇷, for their support. Looking forward to welcoming you in Cannes! 🌟 #GlobalThinkTank #ResponsibleAI #ICAS #LaFrenchConnexion #CannesLions #LaFrenchCo25 #EthicsinAdvertising