J&J Clean & Clear Ad During “H2O” Show Inappropriately Targets Kids – CARU
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
The Children's Advertising Review Unit has determined that a Johnson & Johnson commercial for Clean & Clear Day Soft Oil-Free Moisturizer appearing during the program "H2O: Just Add Water" on Nickelodeon is an instance of advertising inappropriately directed at children
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