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Social media user outraged over 'entrapment' attempts by pop-up ad on TikTok: 'How is this ... even legal?'

E-commerce ads can mislead consumers, prompting discussions on legality and ethical advertising practices.
#data-privacy

Telehealth firm Cerebral fined $7 million over "careless" privacy violations

FTC proposes $7 million fine against Cerebral for mishandling patient data and sharing with third parties without consent.

L'Oreal's Rafael Aquino on Improving Trust in Data Ownership, Transparency and Safety - ExchangeWire.com

Advertisers must prioritize privacy by improving transparency, ownership, and safety in data handling.

Telehealth firm Cerebral fined $7 million over "careless" privacy violations

FTC proposes $7 million fine against Cerebral for mishandling patient data and sharing with third parties without consent.

L'Oreal's Rafael Aquino on Improving Trust in Data Ownership, Transparency and Safety - ExchangeWire.com

Advertisers must prioritize privacy by improving transparency, ownership, and safety in data handling.
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After Donald Trump's victory, marketers weigh their role in countering divisive narratives

The ethical responsibilities of marketers are increasingly called into question as Trump's campaign employs anti-trans narratives funded by significant ad spending.

Trump Campaign Sues Washington Post For Aiding Harris

The Trump campaign accuses The Washington Post of illegal campaign contributions by using paid advertising to promote anti-Trump content.

New women's soccer team apologizes to trans athletes for "too many balls" campaign - LGBTQ Nation

The Boston National Women's Soccer League franchise faced backlash for an offensive ad, prompting them to apologize for their insensitivity towards transgender athletes.

Driver raises concerns after sharing photo of ironic mobile billboard truck: 'It's actually painful to look directly at'

Bright mobile billboards pose serious road safety risks and contribute to environmental issues, igniting discussions on advertising ethics in urban life.

EXCLUSIVE: Jim Jordan Investigating Ad Industry Attempt To Create New GARM

The Dentsu Coalition may replicate GARM's controversial practices in determining credible news sources, raising concerns about media censorship and bias.

'Meme for profit': Company slammed for using pics of crying boy without consent

Organizations must seek explicit permission to use images of minors to prevent harm.
Ignorance of a child's status does not excuse the misuse of their likeness. It is crucial to consider the emotional impact on vulnerable individuals.
#kamala-harris

Why is Trump calling Google 'crooked'?

Trump accused Google of election interference and manipulation related to Vice President Harris's campaign ads.

They look like - and link to - real news articles. But they're actually ads from the Harris campaign

Kamala Harris ads mislead by resembling news headlines, raising ethical concerns over campaign-related advertising practices.

Reporter who broke story says Harris campaign did 'nothing wrong' by manipulating headlines in Google ads

The Kamala Harris campaign used Google ads with manipulated headlines, drawing controversy but not violating any Google policies according to the Axios reporter.

Why is Trump calling Google 'crooked'?

Trump accused Google of election interference and manipulation related to Vice President Harris's campaign ads.

They look like - and link to - real news articles. But they're actually ads from the Harris campaign

Kamala Harris ads mislead by resembling news headlines, raising ethical concerns over campaign-related advertising practices.

Reporter who broke story says Harris campaign did 'nothing wrong' by manipulating headlines in Google ads

The Kamala Harris campaign used Google ads with manipulated headlines, drawing controversy but not violating any Google policies according to the Axios reporter.
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FTC Bans Businesses From Buying Bot Followers, Fake Reviews | Entrepreneur

The FTC's rule prohibits the sale or purchase of fake reviews, requiring authenticity in marketing practices.

How the Food Industry Pays Influencers to Shill Blueberries, Butter, and More

Social media influencers promoting agricultural products blur the line between organic content and sponsored ads.

Greenwashing Is Everywhere. This New Training Could Help

The Green Shield online course aims to combat modern greenwashing in advertising by incorporating social science research.
The course highlights categories of greenwashing: factual omissions, distortions, and denial, with input from industry stakeholders.

Elon Musk clarifies "Go f**k yourself" comment

Elon Musk emphasizes the importance of global free speech platforms over censorship for advertisers' money.
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