Court blocks FTC investigation into Media Matters’ alleged scheme against X The nonprofit previously reported that neo-Nazi content appeared alongside ads on the website. Mariella Moon Sat, August 16, 2025 Anna Barclay via Getty Images The court has blocked the Federal Trade Commission’s investigation into Media Matters, the media nonprofit that previously published research showing … Continue reading Court blocks FTC investigation into Media Matters’ alleged scheme against X
20% reported liking an advertiser less after seeing ads on social media alongside user-generated hate speech. Constantine von Hoffman on September 22, 2023 The FTC approved Omnicom’s purchase of Interpublic Group this week, after the ad agency giant promised not to engage in any nefarious brand safety activities. If you think I’m exaggerating, the … Continue reading FTC says Omnicom deal is OK, as long as there’s no brand safety involved
The IAB’s unprecedented decision to sue may have as much to do with a radically changed legal landscape as with the merits of the case. Constantine von Hoffman on October 28, 2024 Last week, in an unprecedented move, the IAB filed a lawsuit to prevent the FTC from enforcing its new “Click to Cancel” … Continue reading Why is the IAB suing to block the FTC rule making it easier to cancel subscriptions?
The FTC wants to clean up fake reviews and fabricated social media followers. Let’s hope it’s got a big bucket. Mike Pastore on September 27, 2024 The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ban on fake and AI-generated customer reviews takes effect on Oct. 13, 2024. The final rule, which was announced in August, goes … Continue reading U.S. FTC ban on fake, AI-generated reviews takes effect Oct. 13
DoNotPay ‘robot lawyer’ fined $193K by the FTC for not being a lawyer Overruled. anna washenko Thu, Sep 26, 2024 Reuters / Reuters The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against DoNotPay, alleging that the AI-powered company billing itself as “the world’s first robot lawyer” failed to back its claims that it … Continue reading DoNotPay ‘robot lawyer’ fined $193K by the FTC for not being a lawyer
Six states have privacy protection laws in effect, Montana’s goes online Oct. 1 and 10 other state’s laws will kick in by the end of next year. Here’s what you need to know about them. Constantine von Hoffman on August 30, 2024 (Story updated with information on the Montana privacy law which goes into … Continue reading U.S. state data privacy laws: What you need to know
The FTC declares hashing isn’t a foolproof privacy measure. Here’s what this stance means for the industry’s future. Angelina Eng on August 23, 2024 On July 24, 2024, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a statement that hit home for many in the digital advertising and marketing industry. The FTC categorically stated that … Continue reading Why the FTC’s stand on hashing is a wake-up call for digital advertisers
Ending a policy requiring judges to defer to regulators’ interpretations makes more lawsuits a certainty and deciding those cases more difficult. Constantine von Hoffman on July 17, 2024 U.S. Supreme Court rulings don’t often impact marketing, but a decision handed down last month likely will. Lober v. Raimondo sharply curtails the power of federal … Continue reading SCOTUS ruling makes it easier to challenge federal ad regulations
July 16, 2024 Elon Musk says he’s moving X, SpaceX to Texas in response to new CA gender law The new law bans school districts from passing policies that require schools to notify parents if their student asks to change their gender identification or sexual orientation unless the student gives permission. BY Jessica Bursztynsky Elon Musk … Continue reading Elon Musk says he’s moving X, SpaceX to Texas in response to new CA gender law
Texas court blocks the FTC’s ban on noncompete agreements It sided with plaintiffs in a lawsuit seeking to get the rule struck down before it’s implemented. mariella moon Thu, Jul 4, 2024 JHVEPhoto via Getty Images The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) ban on noncompete agreements was supposed to take effect on September 4, … Continue reading Texas court blocks the FTC’s ban on noncompete agreements
