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fromwww.independent.co.uk
22 hours ago

Five ways to spot fake Black Friday deals

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
US politics
Law
fromLapresse.US
3 days ago

Ferragni case: influencer in court, prosecutor to seek conviction for fraud - Lapresse.US

Chiara Ferragni faces trial in Milan on charges of aggravated fraud related to alleged misleading advertising of branded confectionery sold to support a charity.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Complaints upheld against An Post, Lidl and influencers by advertising watchdog

Advertising Standards Authority upheld multiple complaints against companies and influencers for misleading pricing, unclear disclosures, and false service availability, while some complaints were dismissed.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Five dodgy' Black Friday sales tactics that retailers use to mislead consumers

Consumers face misleading Black Friday sales tactics; the ACCC warns retailers and consumers should learn deceptive advertising to avoid being duped.
Marketing
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

AT&T ad congratulating itself for its ethics violated an ad-industry rule

NAD forbids using its rulings and press releases for advertising; AT&T violated that voluntary rule, undermining the self-regulatory advertising system.
E-Commerce
fromThe Conversation
4 weeks ago

When you click on an ad in sales season, retailers get to harvest your data

Personalised, persistent ad campaigns and constant promotions drive overconsumption, harvest consumer data, and contribute to waste while benefitting retailers.
Marketing
fromAdExchanger
2 months ago

What Ad Lawyers Are Saying About AI | AdExchanger

Advertisers can bring complaints to the ad industry's self-regulatory body, the National Advertising Division, over misleading AI-generated product images on social platforms.
Law
fromMashable India
3 months ago

Rapido Slapped With Rs 10 Lakh Penalty Over Misleading Advertisement; Internet Hails The CCPA Order

Rapido was fined Rs 10 lakh and ordered to stop misleading "Auto in 5 min or get ₹50" advertisements and reimburse affected consumers.
fromHomebuilding
3 months ago

More heat pump ads banned as regulator signals growing crackdown on misleading information

Aira's advert, seen in March, and EDF's advert, seen in February, suggested that any homeowner could get a £7,500 grant through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme to replace their gas boiler with a heat pump.
Digital life
fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago

Luxury Lodge Estates censured over misleading investment claims in Sunday Times advert

The Advertising Standards Authority has upheld four complaints against Barry Hurley's Luxury Lodge Estates Company for misleading advertising, breaching multiple sections of the UK advertising code.
Marketing
Health
fromForbes
4 months ago

This Secretive Company Built An Empire By Hawking Bad Financial And Health Advice On Facebook

The Agora uses misleading advertisements to promote health and investment subscriptions to millions across social media.
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