The Ashmore State School Model Search for children as young as two will be held at a Family Fun Fair next month. Prizes include modelling courses worth hundreds of dollars. In the latest school newsletter, deputy principal Amanda Fry assured parents the contest was not … Read More →
Win! Foxtel bestiality billboard taken down
Foxtel’s publicity stunt highlights failure of Advertising Industry self-regulation We were recently alerted to a billboard in Sydney advertising the Foxtel Channel “Studio.” The billboard featured an image of a man preparing to have sex with a pig. We shared information about the billboard on … Read More →
Newborn “sluts” and “blowjob instructors”
Cafepress still selling vulgar, sexualised children’s and baby clothes We recently spoke out about online clothing retailer “Cafepress” advertising vulgar, sexualised clothing for babies and children on its website. Onesies that were made available online included “I Love sluts”…”blow job instructor” and “No gag reflex.” … Read More →
Qld government to act on outdoor advertising regulation
Queensland Attorney General Jarrod Bleijie has announced that the state Government will review the regulation of outdoor advertising in the state. Collective Shout’s Melinda Liszewski appeared at a media conference alongside the Attorney General last week. In a media release the Attorney General pointed out … Read More →
Protests against Tracy Morgan’s misogynist comedy show
Following reports that fans had walked out on Tracy Morgan’s Melbourne performance, citing ‘extreme misogyny’; Collective Shout called for a boycott of Morgan’s remaining Australian shows. Leading women’s rights campaigner Melinda Tankard Reist said she was appalled degradation of women was still considered entertainment. She … Read More →
Best & Less to remove bras for toddlers from stores
Clothing retailer Best & Less responds to complaints Last week Collective Shout supporter Deb McNair alerted us to a range of children’s underwear in Best & Less. The underwear sets included knickers with matching crop tops in puppies, kittens and Tinkerbell patterns for girls as young … Read More →
Win! Strip club billboard removed from outside school
The Outdoor Media Association says it won’t be back. But what about all the other billboards? Brisbane residents Pip and Tanya created an online petition calling on the Ad Standards Board to take down a billboard advertising a strip club right outside a school. We … Read More →
Would you want this outside your school?
We need your help – take action today We recently wrote about a billboard in Brisbane, placed right outside a boys’ high school. Did you see it? The billboard – depicting the lower half of a woman’s body dripping with “honey” – was for Honey … Read More →
James Franco, Pornographer
Oscar-nominated actor produces violent pornography documentary *TRIGGER WARNING* Today marks the national premiere of the much- anticipated Disney film Oz: The Great and Powerful, starring James Franco. James Franco’s past film credits include his Oscar-nominated role in 127 Hours, Tristan and Isolde and Rise of … Read More →
Vote for Collective Shout!
Collective Shout supporter Angela Burrows has entered us into the Sunsuper Dream competition. At the end of each month the dream with the most votes will be awarded a $5000 grant. As a non-profit organisation, this grant would make a huge difference for us. You … Read More →