The FTC approved a $13.25 billion merger between Omnicom Group and Interpublic Group, creating the world's largest advertising agency. This approval has faced criticism for potentially threatening free speech, especially concerning conservative media. Newsmax Media formally opposes the merger, arguing that it allows for continued use of third-party ratings services to block conservative outlets. Critics note that the FTC's Consent Order does not sufficiently address these concerns, allowing discriminatory practices against media based on political viewpoints despite assurances against collusion.
It says nothing at all in the [Consent] Order about stopping these agencies from using third-party ratings services like NewsGuard to block media like Newsmax and other conservative companies.
The New York Times can get the story about Hunter Biden's laptop wrong, push the Russia hoax, falsely accuse Israel of bombing hospitals in Gaza - and they get 100% or nearly 100% ratings.
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