According to VP of Measurement, Addressability & Data Centre at IAB, Angelina Eng, "there are too many different ways to measure and define attention, which creates confusion and makes it hard to compare results or build trust. These guidelines are about bringing order to the chaos."
Clíona Saidléar, RCNI executive director, stated that the €250,000 damages awarded to Nikita Hand was merely a "drop in the ocean" given McGregor's wealth. She emphasized that the companies profiting from his products need to reconsider their associations with someone found guilty of sexual assault, urging them to stop promoting him. Saidléar noted that public disapproval can significantly impact the brands that continue to align themselves with McGregor.