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Law
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 hours ago

California says Amazon coerced companies like Walmart and Levi's into illegally raising prices

California accuses Amazon of illegal price fixing and collusion with vendors to raise prices for consumers.
Media industry
fromDigiday
1 day ago

As upfront negotiations near, buyers chart path through complex sports market

Fragmentation of sports broadcasting complicates viewing for fans and advertising strategies for brands.
EU data protection
fromThedrum
17 hours ago

The future of data, privacy and ethics

Misleading practices in e-commerce, such as false stock availability, are regulated by the European Commission to protect consumers.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

The GPS for equity: Building the industry's first true navigation infrastructure

The mortgage industry must shift focus from speed to helping borrowers navigate complex financial decisions.
European startups
fromTechzine Global
1 day ago

Siemens warns EU regulations are slowing down AI investments

Siemens warns that European AI regulations may hinder investments, pushing spending to the US and China if not adjusted.
Intellectual property law
fromAdExchanger
1 day ago

Why A 1967 Privacy Law Is Powering A New Wave Of Ad Tech Lawsuits | AdExchanger

CIPA, a 1967 law, has become a significant challenge for ad tech due to its private right of action and potential for high damages.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
3 days ago

Will Bike Prices Rise? 50% Tariff Increase Canceled

The American cycling community successfully secured an exemption from tariffs on bicycles and e-bikes, protecting the industry from significant financial impact.
Poker
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

The Gambling Commission's Reforms Separate the Best From the Rest

Five UK online casino operators shut down due to high compliance costs from new regulations, highlighting the impact of increased regulatory burdens on businesses.
Digital life
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

How Much Are You Spending on Subscriptions? New UK Laws Make Refunds and Cancellations Easier for Consumers

New laws will simplify subscription cancellations, potentially saving consumers £400 million annually by preventing subscription traps.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

A jury declared Live Nation a monopoly. But ticket prices won't drop just yet

Ticketmaster and Live Nation found to be monopolistic, impacting competition and consumer prices in the live entertainment industry.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

How to Turn a Product Into Something People Actually Talk About

Distribution should be integral to product development from the start, focusing on one channel before expanding.
#live-nation
Law
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Live Nation says it will fight monopoly suit loss

Live Nation-Ticketmaster plans to appeal a jury's antitrust verdict and argues the damages awarded are limited and manageable.
Law
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Wait, could they still actually break up Live Nation? | TechCrunch

Live Nation and Ticketmaster face legal challenges over alleged monopolistic practices, potentially benefiting concertgoers through reduced fees and improved competition.
Law
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Live Nation says it will fight monopoly suit loss

Live Nation-Ticketmaster plans to appeal a jury's antitrust verdict and argues the damages awarded are limited and manageable.
Law
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Wait, could they still actually break up Live Nation? | TechCrunch

Live Nation and Ticketmaster face legal challenges over alleged monopolistic practices, potentially benefiting concertgoers through reduced fees and improved competition.
more#live-nation
#marketing
Online marketing
fromInc
4 days ago

Inconsistent Marketing Costs More Than You Think

Reliability and consistency are essential for building strong relationships and successful businesses.
fromThe Drum
4 days ago
Marketing

New year's resolutions - How the marketing industry can change its ways in 2026

Marketers must be bolder, braver, and more imaginative to enhance their impact by 2026.
fromThe Drum
6 days ago
Marketing

The Great Marketing Declutter are you surviving, striving, or thriving

Marketers must identify their group—survivors, strivers, or thrivers—to navigate challenges effectively in a disrupted environment.
Online marketing
fromInc
4 days ago

Inconsistent Marketing Costs More Than You Think

Reliability and consistency are essential for building strong relationships and successful businesses.
Marketing
fromCMSWire.com
21 hours ago

10 Marketing Buzzwords That Need to Go in 2026

CMSWire's Marketing & Customer Experience Leadership channel provides actionable research and insights for CMOs and customer experience innovators.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
4 days ago

New year's resolutions - How the marketing industry can change its ways in 2026

Marketers must be bolder, braver, and more imaginative to enhance their impact by 2026.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
6 days ago

The Great Marketing Declutter are you surviving, striving, or thriving

Marketers must identify their group—survivors, strivers, or thrivers—to navigate challenges effectively in a disrupted environment.
more#marketing
#advertising
Privacy professionals
fromAol
4 days ago

FTC takes action against ad giants for avoiding certain sites

Three major advertising agencies conspired to avoid buying ads on websites promoting disfavored political viewpoints, violating competition laws.
Media industry
fromNew York Post
5 days ago

Big advertisers agree to settle FTC probe of alleged boycott against X, others

Three major ad agencies settled an FTC probe for allegedly boycotting online platforms based on political content, violating antitrust laws.
Privacy professionals
fromAol
4 days ago

FTC takes action against ad giants for avoiding certain sites

Three major advertising agencies conspired to avoid buying ads on websites promoting disfavored political viewpoints, violating competition laws.
Media industry
fromNew York Post
5 days ago

Big advertisers agree to settle FTC probe of alleged boycott against X, others

Three major ad agencies settled an FTC probe for allegedly boycotting online platforms based on political content, violating antitrust laws.
more#advertising
SF politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

Data center executives fret over the industry's increasingly toxic public image

The data center industry faces backlash over environmental and economic concerns, threatening major projects and requiring better public relations efforts.
#ai
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
20 hours ago

In ctrl or out of touch? The ninth P of marketing revealed

AI is reshaping customer journeys, creating a trust gap between marketers and consumers regarding data usage for personalization.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
4 days ago

Make bad moves on AI and face voter backlash, govts warned

The UK government must demonstrate AI benefits to the public to mitigate backlash and concerns over job losses and risks associated with the technology.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
20 hours ago

In ctrl or out of touch? The ninth P of marketing revealed

AI is reshaping customer journeys, creating a trust gap between marketers and consumers regarding data usage for personalization.
more#ai
Business intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Stop Treating ESG Like a Costly Obligation - When Used Well, It Becomes a Growth Advantage

ESG identifies operational and financial risks, enhancing resilience and performance beyond mere compliance.
Social justice
fromTheregister
6 days ago

IBM pays up under Trump administration's diversity blitz

IBM settled with the US government for $17 million over allegations of violating anti-discrimination requirements in its diversity programs.
E-Commerce
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

The delivery fee crackdown is going national from the FTC to Mamdani's NYC settlement

A crackdown on delivery apps is emerging in the US, focusing on pricing transparency and regulation of fees.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
3 days ago

Same Problem, Same Solution: Reading Trade Secrets Across Fields

The Federal Circuit reversed a jury verdict against Texas urologists for misappropriating trade secrets related to the Penuma penile implant.
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

US tech firms successfully lobbied EU to keep datacentre emissions secret

US tech companies influenced EU regulations to conceal environmental impacts of datacentres, limiting public access to crucial data.
World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 days ago

Experts call for tighter controls on prediction markets: They pose underappreciated threats to democratic integrity'

Prediction markets raise ethical concerns and potential manipulation risks, prompting calls for stricter regulation to protect democratic integrity.
#tariffs
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

What If Tariffs Go Away - Or Don't? How You Can Protect Your Bottom Line With Contract Intelligence - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

What If Tariffs Go Away - Or Don't? How You Can Protect Your Bottom Line With Contract Intelligence - Above the Law

more#tariffs
#privacy
fromAdExchanger
6 days ago
Privacy professionals

Cookies, Whether You Want Them Or Not; Feeding The 'Industry Plants' | AdExchanger

Microsoft's cookie policies raise concerns about user privacy despite opting out of third-party data sharing.
Privacy professionals
fromAdExchanger
6 days ago

Cookies, Whether You Want Them Or Not; Feeding The 'Industry Plants' | AdExchanger

Microsoft's cookie policies raise concerns about user privacy despite opting out of third-party data sharing.
more#privacy
#trade-association
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
19 hours ago

10x social share growth for American Trade Association

The Trade Association rebuilt its website on Ibexa DXP to improve content accessibility and management for policymakers and regulators.
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
17 hours ago

10x social share growth for American Trade Association

The Trade Association rebuilt its website on Ibexa DXP to improve content accessibility and management for policymakers and regulators.
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
19 hours ago

10x social share growth for American Trade Association

The Trade Association rebuilt its website on Ibexa DXP to improve content accessibility and management for policymakers and regulators.
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
17 hours ago

10x social share growth for American Trade Association

The Trade Association rebuilt its website on Ibexa DXP to improve content accessibility and management for policymakers and regulators.
more#trade-association
Left-wing politics
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

America's CEOs have become reluctant guardians of democracy | Fortune

Business leaders have historically played a crucial role in promoting democracy and social justice in America.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
2 days ago

Agency leaders debate: Does marketing call for narrower expertise than ever before?

The debate between generalism and specialism in agencies continues, with leaders questioning which approach is more beneficial for success.
#ftc
Media industry
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

FTC pushes ad agencies into dropping brand safety rules

The FTC proposed a settlement to prevent ad agencies from colluding against platforms based on political viewpoints.
fromAol
1 week ago
Marketing tech

US FTC in settlement talks with ad companies in boycott probe, WSJ reports

fromAol
1 week ago
Marketing tech

US FTC in settlement talks with ad companies in boycott probe, WSJ reports

Media industry
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

FTC pushes ad agencies into dropping brand safety rules

The FTC proposed a settlement to prevent ad agencies from colluding against platforms based on political viewpoints.
fromAol
1 week ago
Marketing tech

US FTC in settlement talks with ad companies in boycott probe, WSJ reports

fromAol
1 week ago
Marketing tech

US FTC in settlement talks with ad companies in boycott probe, WSJ reports

more#ftc
#google
EU data protection
fromEngadget
4 days ago

The European Commission wants Google to share search engine data with competitors

The European Commission proposed measures for Google to comply with the Digital Markets Act, allowing rivals access to its search data.
EU data protection
fromEngadget
4 days ago

The European Commission wants Google to share search engine data with competitors

The European Commission proposed measures for Google to comply with the Digital Markets Act, allowing rivals access to its search data.
Law
fromSan Diego Union-Tribune
6 days ago

Google faces mass arbitration as advertisers seek billions

Google faces billions in damage claims from advertisers due to illegal monopoly rulings on its search and advertising technology.
more#google
Privacy professionals
fromRoute Fifty
1 week ago

Getting privacy policy right in a competitive digital economy

State and local leaders aim to balance privacy protection with economic competitiveness, as inconsistent privacy laws can hinder business operations and consumer trust.
fromGamesBeat
3 days ago

10 years in gaming: Sportfive shares lessons from its first decade in interactive media

Sportfive's gaming department, which started with just three dedicated employees in 2016, has now expanded to a robust team of 80, highlighting the agency's commitment to the gaming sector.
Marketing
EU data protection
fromTNW | Eu
4 days ago

The EU has told Google what it must do to share search data with rivals

The European Commission proposed measures for Google to share search data with competitors and AI chatbots under the Digital Markets Act.
European startups
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

The 'Sneaky' Ways Companies Are Making You Pay More - Without Raising Prices

Companies are creatively offsetting price increases due to rising fuel costs, often passing hidden costs to consumers.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

How Pricing Decisions Change When the CFO Is in the Room

CFO involvement in pricing enhances cost visibility, improves margins, and ensures alignment between finance and commercial teams.
Law
fromAdExchanger
6 days ago

For Google Advertisers Who Overpaid The Monopoly - Don't Hate, Arbitrate | AdExchanger

Keller Postman is pioneering mass arbitration lawsuits against Google for alleged monopolistic practices and overpayments in advertising.
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
5 days ago

'Forest 500' Report Tracks Coffee Industry Deforestation Commitments

"While some battles have been won, this year's Forest 500 data shows that the fight against deforestation is still being needlessly lost. The year 2025 was at the heart of high-profile corporate targets to end deforestation - but these have now been missed. As in previous years, too few companies are acting with enough urgency."
EU data protection
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
4 days ago

Agentic Advertising Needs Interoperability, Standardisation and Adoption to Thrive

The ad industry is transitioning to agentic advertising, promising automation and efficiency but requiring careful planning to avoid potential pitfalls.
Marketing
fromThedrum
5 days ago

Uncrap The World

WGAC aims to increase global brand awareness to promote eco-friendly choices and support sanitation access for those in need.
Agile
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

What Every CEO Should Do When a Customer Claims Your Business Caused Harm

Businesses need a clear, repeatable playbook for handling serious complaints to prevent chaos and control outcomes during critical moments.
Business
fromHarvard Business Review
1 month ago

The Shifting Relationship Between Business and the U.S. Government

Business leaders face a changed relationship with government, requiring new strategies to navigate political uncertainty affecting tariffs, trade, and military decisions.
Marketing
fromDigiday
1 week ago

Creator content has become critical for retail media networks

Retail media and the creator economy are increasingly interconnected, enhancing advertising effectiveness through data-driven creator partnerships.
Privacy professionals
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Some States Are Targeting a Tactic Corporations Use to Raise Your Grocery Prices

Surveillance pricing and algorithmic price fixing enable corporations to charge consumers differently, raising concerns about privacy and affordability.
Law
fromgizmodo.com
1 week ago

Meta Is Pulling Down Ads That Seek to Recruit Clients for Social Media Addiction Litigation

Meta is removing ads from attorneys recruiting clients for social media addiction lawsuits after recent legal defeats.
#ftc-enforcement
Online marketing
fromYahoo News
1 month ago

FTC Tells Car Dealers to Stop Advertising Prices That Don't Reflect Reality

The FTC warned 97 auto dealership groups that advertised prices must include all mandatory fees and reflect actual customer costs, prohibiting deceptive drip pricing practices.
Online marketing
fromYahoo News
1 month ago

FTC Tells Car Dealers to Stop Advertising Prices That Don't Reflect Reality

The FTC warned 97 auto dealership groups that advertised prices must include all mandatory fees and reflect actual customer costs, prohibiting deceptive drip pricing practices.
Online marketing
fromYahoo News
1 month ago

FTC Tells Car Dealers to Stop Advertising Prices That Don't Reflect Reality

The FTC warned 97 auto dealership groups that advertised prices must include all mandatory fees and reflect actual customer costs, prohibiting deceptive drip pricing practices.
Online marketing
fromYahoo News
1 month ago

FTC Tells Car Dealers to Stop Advertising Prices That Don't Reflect Reality

The FTC warned 97 auto dealership groups that advertised prices must include all mandatory fees and reflect actual customer costs, prohibiting deceptive drip pricing practices.
more#ftc-enforcement
Marketing tech
fromAcast
1 week ago

AI Governance Isn't a Barrier: It's Marketing's Growth Engine | Adspeak

AI is transforming marketing by enabling innovation through governance, clean data, and balancing automation with human creativity.
Marketing
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Most companies start PR too late

Businesses should start PR efforts early, not just when major announcements are imminent, to build credibility and visibility.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Smart businesses don't adapt to crony capitalism

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth took the unprecedented step of designating a U.S. firm-Anthropic-as a supply chain risk. Anthropic's crime? It refused to violate industry-wide protocols against using AI for mass surveillance or autonomous weapons. Hegseth's designation, which has until now been reserved for foreign firms, bars U.S. military contractors from doing business with the company.
US politics
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
3 weeks ago

'The processes are continuing forward': Advertising's dealmakers press on with M&A despite Iran uncertainty

Dealmaking in advertising remains steady despite tensions in Iran, but uncertainty may impact future transactions.
Business
fromHarvard Business Review
1 month ago

Why CEOs Dive Into Political Controversies

Leaders' personal beliefs and internal stakeholders, not customers or media, most strongly drive corporate political positioning, creating risks to brand equity and financial performance.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Four questions that will determine the future of business for good

Consumers continue supporting purposeful companies and plan to increase socially responsible spending despite economic, political, and global uncertainties.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromBloomberglaw
2 months ago

Successful Brand Sponsorships Require Collaboration With Legal

Careful planning of content distribution, rights clearance, and cross-functional alignment is essential to maximize and future-proof brand sponsorship investments.
US politics
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Legislators Push to Make Companies Tell Customers When Their Products Will Die

Massachusetts bills would require companies to disclose when software support for connected devices will end to improve cybersecurity and consumer protection.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

More Than 120 Civil Society Groups Urge EU to Cancel US Trade Deal

Civil society groups urge the EU to cancel the US-EU trade deal and reduce reliance on US fossil fuels, citing Trump's threats and climate rollbacks.
Business
fromAxios
1 month ago

As prices rise, corporate America braces for the blame

Rising utility, food, and input costs—driven by tariffs, wages, and insurance—are forcing firms to raise prices while prioritizing affordability to retain customers.
Privacy professionals
fromDigiday
2 months ago

Future of Marketing Briefing: Advertising's tracking system meets a new political reality

Continuous behavioral data collection in advertising now risks enabling surveillance and non-advertising uses, making permanent privacy decisions likely.
Marketing tech
fromwww.aol.com
1 month ago

Why The Trade Desk CEO Thinks the Open Internet Just Got Stronger

The open internet is strengthening as advertising supply grows faster than demand, giving advertisers leverage and benefiting independent platforms like The Trade Desk.
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