Competition Bureau sues Rogers over advertising 'unlimited' wireless data plansRogers Communications faces legal action for misleading advertising of its 'unlimited' data plans, which reportedly incur significant speed throttling after reaching data caps.
BBB's NAD Recommends Comcast Cable Partially Discontinue, Modify Ad ClaimComcast will comply with NAD's recommendations regarding its misleading business Internet service ads.
BBB Board Upholds Decision Against AT&T Ad on Space ServiceAT&T must clarify or cease claims regarding the availability of its supplemental coverage service, following NARB's advice.
'My influencer son is promoting protein shakes. Is this against the law?Influencers must declare content as commercial if they receive benefits from brands.Use of hashtags like #ad or #gift is essential for clear disclosure in promotions.
National Advertising Division Backs Some Verizon Claims, Recommends Changes for OthersVerizon must modify some advertising claims for its Home Internet services but showed reasonable proof for many assertions.
Competition Bureau sues Rogers over advertising 'unlimited' wireless data plansRogers Communications faces legal action for misleading advertising of its 'unlimited' data plans, which reportedly incur significant speed throttling after reaching data caps.
BBB's NAD Recommends Comcast Cable Partially Discontinue, Modify Ad ClaimComcast will comply with NAD's recommendations regarding its misleading business Internet service ads.
BBB Board Upholds Decision Against AT&T Ad on Space ServiceAT&T must clarify or cease claims regarding the availability of its supplemental coverage service, following NARB's advice.
'My influencer son is promoting protein shakes. Is this against the law?Influencers must declare content as commercial if they receive benefits from brands.Use of hashtags like #ad or #gift is essential for clear disclosure in promotions.
National Advertising Division Backs Some Verizon Claims, Recommends Changes for OthersVerizon must modify some advertising claims for its Home Internet services but showed reasonable proof for many assertions.
UK Regulators Ban PokerStars Instagram AdThe UK Advertising Standards Agency banned a PokerStars ad for misleading implications about gambling rewards.
Gambling site Stake shut down after investigation into controversial porn star adsStake's UK operations are shutting down due to an investigation into controversial adult content advertising practices.
fromBloomberglaw3 months agoFTC Finalizes Children's Privacy Rule Minimizing Data CollectionFTC's new rules require companies to obtain opt-in consent for targeting children in advertisements and limit data retention.
Analysis | Sexually explicit Facebook ads raise eyebrows in EuropeMeta faces scrutiny for allowing explicit ads while enforcing strict moderation for users, highlighting discrepancies in ad policies.
Updated Google Ad Policy Bans Promotion of Deepfake Porn AppsGoogle updates ad policy to ban deepfake pornography services.
Analysis | Sexually explicit Facebook ads raise eyebrows in EuropeMeta faces scrutiny for allowing explicit ads while enforcing strict moderation for users, highlighting discrepancies in ad policies.
Updated Google Ad Policy Bans Promotion of Deepfake Porn AppsGoogle updates ad policy to ban deepfake pornography services.
Wild west': experts concerned by illegal promotion of weight-loss jabs in UKThe weight-loss injection market in the UK is poorly regulated, leading to aggressive illegal promotions and exploitation of loopholes by companies.
Top-selling mobile games break rules on loot boxesLoot box advertisements in mobile games are often misleading, lacking clear regulatory compliance, raising concerns about transparency and addiction.
Call to boycott Conor McGregor alcohol brands after civil case defeatPublic disapproval of brands associated with McGregor is crucial following his civil trial for sexual assault.
Verizon to Comply with NAD Decision on Texting ClaimsVerizon must modify misleading claims about satellite texting services after NAD ruling based on T-Mobile's challenge.
As spend balloons and new formats emerge, IAB Tech Lab moves to standardize CTV ad formatsThe lack of standardization in connected TV ad formats is a significant challenge for advertisers, prompting the need for uniformity to enhance performance.
Google unlists misleading Gemini videoGoogle unlisted a Gemini demo video following inquiries about its accuracy in representing performance, acknowledging potential oversights in demonstration.
NAD Recommends Charter Discontinue or Modify Spectrum AdsCharter will comply with NAD's decision regarding Spectrum ads while maintaining disagreement with the finding.NAD found that 'fastest speeds' claims lacked support in the context of 'neighborhoods'.
AT&T Ad Featuring Coverage from Space Challenged by T-MobileNAD found AT&T's ad implied current availability of SCS service, leading to a SWIFT challenge by T-Mobile and an upcoming appeal by AT&T.
Google unlists misleading Gemini videoGoogle unlisted a Gemini demo video following inquiries about its accuracy in representing performance, acknowledging potential oversights in demonstration.
NAD Recommends Charter Discontinue or Modify Spectrum AdsCharter will comply with NAD's decision regarding Spectrum ads while maintaining disagreement with the finding.NAD found that 'fastest speeds' claims lacked support in the context of 'neighborhoods'.
AT&T Ad Featuring Coverage from Space Challenged by T-MobileNAD found AT&T's ad implied current availability of SCS service, leading to a SWIFT challenge by T-Mobile and an upcoming appeal by AT&T.
Retail media networks evolve with new in-store measurement standards and omnichannel strategies | MarTechRetail media networks are evolving to enhance customer engagement and sales through standardized in-store definitions and advanced analytics.
Advertising watchdog investigates RSPCA Assured adverts over misleading' claimsThe RSPCA's advertisements face investigation for misleading information amid reports of animal cruelty at RSPCA Assured farms.
Key takeaways from the industry's first in-store retail media standardizationsThe IAB has introduced standardized metrics for in-store retail media to ensure transparency and consistency across the retail advertising landscape.
X Rejoins GARM to Reassure Ad Partners on Brand SafetyX has rejoined the World Federation of Advertisers' 'Global Alliance for Responsible Media' to address harmful content monetization via advertising.
The End Of GARM Is A Reset, Not A Setback | AdExchangerAdvertisers need to rethink the industry's broken approach to brand safety amidst controversies like the suspension of GARM and Musk's lawsuits.
X Rejoins GARM to Reassure Ad Partners on Brand SafetyX has rejoined the World Federation of Advertisers' 'Global Alliance for Responsible Media' to address harmful content monetization via advertising.
The End Of GARM Is A Reset, Not A Setback | AdExchangerAdvertisers need to rethink the industry's broken approach to brand safety amidst controversies like the suspension of GARM and Musk's lawsuits.
"Insane but not surprising": banned breastfeeding billboard sparks heated debateThe banning of a breastfeeding billboard ad highlights the continued stigma and double standards surrounding female bodies in advertising.
Google Rushes Into AI, Everywhere; Can't Teach A Young Watchdog Old Tricks | AdExchangerTech companies often rush AI products, leading to errors and lowered standards. Advertisers can become 'guinea pigs' testing new AI products.
The Trade Desk Makes Good On Threats To Block Yahoo's Video Ads | AdExchangerThe Trade Desk has disabled access to Yahoo's mislabeled video inventory for open auction bidding.