Watchdog kicks Crazy Frog ad outside kids' viewing time

That Crazy Frog is in trouble again, according to ABC Money.

"UK's The Advertising Standards Authority today ruled that the commercial for Crazy Frog ringtone not be shown before 9 p.m.

"The advertising watchdog was responding to complaints from nearly 300 parents who said their children had run up large bills after downloading the ringtone.

The ASA said the ringtone firm Jamster failed to make it clear that it offered its services on a subscription basis and that the ringtone was not available on a one-off payment basis.

This is the second time that Jamster was hauled up for failing to make subscription charges sufficiently clear."

emily | 1:52 PM | News, Buzz |
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