Campaign notebook: Misleading ads, including a fake Oaklandside headlineA deceptive political ad targeting Barbara Lee includes a fabricated article that resembles a real news site, spreading misinformation ahead of the election.
Meta, Google Move to Limit Political Ads Around Election DayMeta and Google are restricting political ads to combat misinformation and manipulation during the upcoming election.
Donald Trump unleashes torrent of transphobic ads in last leg of 2024 electionTrump's 2024 campaign centers on targeting transgender rights to galvanize conservative voter support ahead of the election.
Meta extends political ad ban past Election Day | TechCrunchMeta is extending its political ad ban to protect election integrity from misinformation while votes are counted.
FCC advances rule requiring disclosure of AI use in political adsFCC proposes AI disclosure in broadcast ads.
Eagles ads endorsing Harris for president are fakePhiladelphia Eagles did not endorse Kamala Harris; counterfeit ads falsely claimed their support and are being addressed.
Campaign notebook: Misleading ads, including a fake Oaklandside headlineA deceptive political ad targeting Barbara Lee includes a fabricated article that resembles a real news site, spreading misinformation ahead of the election.
Meta, Google Move to Limit Political Ads Around Election DayMeta and Google are restricting political ads to combat misinformation and manipulation during the upcoming election.
Donald Trump unleashes torrent of transphobic ads in last leg of 2024 electionTrump's 2024 campaign centers on targeting transgender rights to galvanize conservative voter support ahead of the election.
Meta extends political ad ban past Election Day | TechCrunchMeta is extending its political ad ban to protect election integrity from misinformation while votes are counted.
FCC advances rule requiring disclosure of AI use in political adsFCC proposes AI disclosure in broadcast ads.
Eagles ads endorsing Harris for president are fakePhiladelphia Eagles did not endorse Kamala Harris; counterfeit ads falsely claimed their support and are being addressed.
DC scrambling to remove city transit ads likening MAGA supporters to garbage after uproarA controversial transit ad likening MAGA hat wearers to garbage was condemned by DC's Department of Transportation as unaffiliated with the government.
Digest: Disney Reports Positive Streaming Results; Zeta Global Under ScrutinyDisney+ sees significant subscriber growth and profitability from its ad-supported tier.Zeta Global faces legal scrutiny over alleged financial misrepresentation.Google halts political advertising in the EU amid regulatory concerns.
Google will now generate disclosures for political ads that use AIGoogle is automating disclosure of AI-generated content in political ads, simplifying the process for advertisers.
US Elections Ads Can Resume on Google AdsGoogle has lifted its pause on US election ads effective November 11, 2024, allowing ads to run after the election.US-based election ads can now resume after being paused post the November 5 polls.
Google will now generate disclosures for political ads that use AIGoogle is automating disclosure of AI-generated content in political ads, simplifying the process for advertisers.
US Elections Ads Can Resume on Google AdsGoogle has lifted its pause on US election ads effective November 11, 2024, allowing ads to run after the election.US-based election ads can now resume after being paused post the November 5 polls.
When it comes to disinformation about the US presidential election, Elon Musk outdoes RussiaPolitical disinformation tactics have evolved, now more influenced by wealthy individuals like Elon Musk, raising questions about the integrity of democracy.
Donald Trumps Win Can Be Summed Up In These 5 Seconds From This Carpet-Bombed Attack AdTrump's victory shocked many and highlighted gains among diverse voter demographics, significantly influenced by targeted campaign ads.
When it comes to disinformation about the US presidential election, Elon Musk outdoes RussiaPolitical disinformation tactics have evolved, now more influenced by wealthy individuals like Elon Musk, raising questions about the integrity of democracy.
Donald Trumps Win Can Be Summed Up In These 5 Seconds From This Carpet-Bombed Attack AdTrump's victory shocked many and highlighted gains among diverse voter demographics, significantly influenced by targeted campaign ads.
End MLB Pride Nights | DefectorThe 2024 MLB postseason was heavily marked by political ads targeting trans people, significantly impacting the viewing experience.
Transgender Americans Voice New Anxiety About Trump AgendaRepublican ads targeted Democrats on transgender rights to imply they're out of touch, causing distress among transgender individuals during the election.
Harris campaign claps back at Trump's anti-trans ads hypocrisy over gender-affirming care to prisonersTrump's campaign ads misrepresent Harris's stance on gender-affirming care despite similar policies being upheld during his presidency.
Transgender Americans Voice New Anxiety About Trump AgendaRepublican ads targeted Democrats on transgender rights to imply they're out of touch, causing distress among transgender individuals during the election.
Harris campaign claps back at Trump's anti-trans ads hypocrisy over gender-affirming care to prisonersTrump's campaign ads misrepresent Harris's stance on gender-affirming care despite similar policies being upheld during his presidency.
How are social media preparing for the election? With many guardrails offTech platforms have lessened previous restrictions on political ads while still implementing some safeguards during the election season.
Meta bans political ads past US election dayMeta extends ban on new political ads beyond Election Day in the US.
Data Sheet: Choose your own adventureSteve Jobs was named Fortune's CEO of the Decade 15 years ago, a unique honor that highlights his impact on technology.
How are social media preparing for the election? With many guardrails offTech platforms have lessened previous restrictions on political ads while still implementing some safeguards during the election season.
Meta bans political ads past US election dayMeta extends ban on new political ads beyond Election Day in the US.
Data Sheet: Choose your own adventureSteve Jobs was named Fortune's CEO of the Decade 15 years ago, a unique honor that highlights his impact on technology.
Harris campaign targets different messages about Israel-Hamas war to Jewish, Arab-American votersThe Harris campaign is using targeted ads to appeal to Jewish and Arab-American voters about the conflict in the Middle East.
Some Democratic political advertisers are still betting on X, despite Elon Musk's allegiance with Donald TrumpElon Musk's ownership of X has shifted its political stances, impacting ad spending among Democratic campaigns.
In political ads, Democrats go on offense about border securityDemocrats are reshaping the narrative on border security, showcasing their commitment to solutions in key congressional races.
Some Democratic political advertisers are still betting on X, despite Elon Musk's allegiance with Donald TrumpElon Musk's ownership of X has shifted its political stances, impacting ad spending among Democratic campaigns.
In political ads, Democrats go on offense about border securityDemocrats are reshaping the narrative on border security, showcasing their commitment to solutions in key congressional races.
An Elon Musk-backed political group is posting fake Kamala Harris ads on FacebookFalse ads impersonating Kamala Harris misrepresent her policy positions on critical issues, benefitting from social media's targeted reach.
Sam Liccardo's attorney sends cease and desist letters to TV stations airing illegal campaign advertisements' for Evan LowEvan Low is facing allegations of illegal use of state campaign funds for congressional ads, spotlighting discrepancies between state and federal campaign finance laws.
An Elon Musk-backed political group is posting fake Kamala Harris ads on FacebookFalse ads impersonating Kamala Harris misrepresent her policy positions on critical issues, benefitting from social media's targeted reach.
Sam Liccardo's attorney sends cease and desist letters to TV stations airing illegal campaign advertisements' for Evan LowEvan Low is facing allegations of illegal use of state campaign funds for congressional ads, spotlighting discrepancies between state and federal campaign finance laws.
Exploiting Meta's Weaknesses, Deceptive Political Ads Thrived on Facebook and Instagram in Run-Up to ElectionDeceptive political ads proliferate on Facebook, misleading users and causing harm despite Meta's enforcement efforts.
Revealed: Deceptive political ads thrived on Facebook in run-up to 2024 electionDeceptive political ads on Facebook exploited user trust, leading to scams and compromised information.
Exploiting Meta's Weaknesses, Deceptive Political Ads Thrived on Facebook and Instagram in Run-Up to ElectionDeceptive political ads proliferate on Facebook, misleading users and causing harm despite Meta's enforcement efforts.
Revealed: Deceptive political ads thrived on Facebook in run-up to 2024 electionDeceptive political ads on Facebook exploited user trust, leading to scams and compromised information.
Trump complains to judge that Kamala Harris has used Jack Smith's evidence in adsTrump aims to delay document release in election case to avoid impacting the upcoming presidential election.
An Elon Musk-backed political group is posting fake Kamala Harris ads on FacebookMisleading ads impersonating Kamala Harris' campaign are spreading falsehoods about her policies, potentially misleading voters right before the election.
New Trump PAC Ad Unloads on Kamala Harris Over 2008 Incident When She Was SF DATrump's PACs are using a 2008 incident to attack Kamala Harris in swing states, despite discrepancies in the ad's claims.
Kamala Harris Trolls Trump With Brutal Supercut Of His Own Top Officials Destroying Him Airing On Fox News On Debate DayVP Kamala Harris targets Trump with a video ad featuring former officials warning against his presidency.
Trump uses murder of Oakland journalist in dishonest attack adTrump's campaign ad falsely implicates Kamala Harris in a murder case to portray her as soft on crime, misusing a journalist's tragic murder for political gain.
Inside a Pro-Harris Ad Portraying Trump as Fighting for Billionaires Like HimThe Fight for Us ad highlights Kamala Harris's focus on working-class support versus billionaire tax breaks.
Trump complains to judge that Kamala Harris has used Jack Smith's evidence in adsTrump aims to delay document release in election case to avoid impacting the upcoming presidential election.
An Elon Musk-backed political group is posting fake Kamala Harris ads on FacebookMisleading ads impersonating Kamala Harris' campaign are spreading falsehoods about her policies, potentially misleading voters right before the election.
New Trump PAC Ad Unloads on Kamala Harris Over 2008 Incident When She Was SF DATrump's PACs are using a 2008 incident to attack Kamala Harris in swing states, despite discrepancies in the ad's claims.
Kamala Harris Trolls Trump With Brutal Supercut Of His Own Top Officials Destroying Him Airing On Fox News On Debate DayVP Kamala Harris targets Trump with a video ad featuring former officials warning against his presidency.
Trump uses murder of Oakland journalist in dishonest attack adTrump's campaign ad falsely implicates Kamala Harris in a murder case to portray her as soft on crime, misusing a journalist's tragic murder for political gain.
Inside a Pro-Harris Ad Portraying Trump as Fighting for Billionaires Like HimThe Fight for Us ad highlights Kamala Harris's focus on working-class support versus billionaire tax breaks.
Sen. Tammy Baldwin's opponent attacks her partner in campaign adsEric Hovde's campaign ads aim to highlight Tammy Baldwin's personal life while questioning her integrity and connection to Wall Street.
Fact Check: Did Sen. Tammy Baldwin fund an org that pushed an "aggressive LGBTQ agenda on kids"? - LGBTQ NationAttack ads against Sen. Tammy Baldwin are based on claims lacking supporting evidence regarding her stance on trans youth healthcare.
Sen. Tammy Baldwin's opponent attacks her partner in campaign adsEric Hovde's campaign ads aim to highlight Tammy Baldwin's personal life while questioning her integrity and connection to Wall Street.
Fact Check: Did Sen. Tammy Baldwin fund an org that pushed an "aggressive LGBTQ agenda on kids"? - LGBTQ NationAttack ads against Sen. Tammy Baldwin are based on claims lacking supporting evidence regarding her stance on trans youth healthcare.
Trump Uses Thumbs-Up Video From Sept. 11 Event for a Snapchat AdTrump's Snapchat ad at a 9/11 memorial sparked controversy for politicizing a solemn event, leading to criticism from victims' families.
Door-Knocks, Texts, and Ads, Ads, Ads: Life on the Swing-State BattlefieldVoters in key swing states are experiencing an intense onslaught of political advertisements as the presidential campaign reaches its peak.
Rick Scott's latest ad depicts hurricane leadership. In challenger Mucarsel-Powell ad, he's a snake.Sen. Rick Scott is campaigning on his hurricane response leadership, endorsed by Florida sheriffs; his opponent uses a creative ad featuring a snake to question his integrity.
The GOP is spending millions on transphobic ads. Polls suggest it may backfire. - LGBTQ NationRepublicans are heavily investing in transphobic ads to influence suburban voters, despite polling showing these messages may not resonate.
New 'Not Going Back' ad shows powerful timeline of Harris' fight for LGBTQ+ rightsHRC's ad campaign seeks to engage and mobilize LGBTQ+ voters ahead of the US presidential election, highlighting the importance of equality in electoral decisions.
The GOP is spending millions on transphobic ads. Polls suggest it may backfire. - LGBTQ NationRepublicans are heavily investing in transphobic ads to influence suburban voters, despite polling showing these messages may not resonate.
New 'Not Going Back' ad shows powerful timeline of Harris' fight for LGBTQ+ rightsHRC's ad campaign seeks to engage and mobilize LGBTQ+ voters ahead of the US presidential election, highlighting the importance of equality in electoral decisions.
DeSantis Administration Threatens News Station With Criminal Charges for Airing Abortion Amendment AdFlorida's Amendment 4 seeks to enshrine abortion rights amidst legal threats against media in relation to political advertising.
California targets AI, political deepfakes with new lawsCalifornia implements strict laws against AI-generated political disinformation, aiming to protect election integrity and public trust.
Judge blocks California law that targeted deepfake campaign adsCalifornia's law aiming to restrict deepfake content in political ads faced a temporary injunction, emphasizing the conflict between election integrity and free speech rights.
Google Blocking Links to News Outlets on Search; Taylor Swift Returns to TikTok; Legal Loophole Could Bring Political Ads to UK TV ScreensGoogle blocked news links in protest of proposed California law requiring payment for journalism usage fees.
California targets AI, political deepfakes with new lawsCalifornia implements strict laws against AI-generated political disinformation, aiming to protect election integrity and public trust.
Judge blocks California law that targeted deepfake campaign adsCalifornia's law aiming to restrict deepfake content in political ads faced a temporary injunction, emphasizing the conflict between election integrity and free speech rights.
Google Blocking Links to News Outlets on Search; Taylor Swift Returns to TikTok; Legal Loophole Could Bring Political Ads to UK TV ScreensGoogle blocked news links in protest of proposed California law requiring payment for journalism usage fees.
Anti-Abortion GOP Candidate Borrows Friend's Wife and Daughters for Campaign Photo OpRepublican candidates are using their wives to mitigate backlash over abortion issues and connect better with female voters.
Inside a Josh Stein Ad Blasting Mark Robinson as Unfit' for North Carolina GovernorMark Robinson's extreme rhetoric raises concerns about his fitness for the governor of North Carolina, as highlighted in a critical political ad.
AI Briefing: How state governments and businesses are addressing AI deepfakesOfficials are enhancing regulations to combat AI-generated disinformation ahead of U.S. elections.
FCC will consider rules for AI-generated political ads on TV and radio, but can't touch streamingFCC proposes disclosure for AI-generated political ads on broadcast media.
The FCC may require AI labels for political adsThe FCC is considering new rules for disclosing the use of AI in political ads to protect against deceptive information.
FCC chair wants AI disclosures on political adsFCC considering a proposal to require disclosure of AI technology usage in US political ads for transparency in elections.
FCC will consider rules for AI-generated political ads on TV and radio, but can't touch streamingFCC proposes disclosure for AI-generated political ads on broadcast media.
The FCC may require AI labels for political adsThe FCC is considering new rules for disclosing the use of AI in political ads to protect against deceptive information.
FCC chair wants AI disclosures on political adsFCC considering a proposal to require disclosure of AI technology usage in US political ads for transparency in elections.
The Drum's Daily Briefing: TikTok AI suite enhances ads & WPP integrates Claude AITech giants like TikTok and WPP are leveraging AI to enhance marketing strategies and optimize ad content.FCC is considering implementing rules for disclosure of AI-generated political advertising to ensure transparency and combat misinformation.
Graph database shows Biden outspends Trump on social mediaBiden outspends Trump on Facebook and Instagram ads, but attacks on Biden outweigh those on Trump.
Summer Lee attacked in super PAC ad for giving Biden "cold shoulder"Moderate PAC targets Rep. Summer Lee for distancing from President Biden and being a progressive incumbent.Concerns raised about Lee's progressive record potentially enabling Republicans to flip her D+8 advantage district.
Google Will Automatically Add Disclosures to AI-Generated Political AdsGoogle requires advertisers to disclose use of AI in political ads, automatically generating disclosures for election ads with altered content.
Sad dogs and fake TV broadcasts dominate last-minute political adsPolitical parties in the UK have shifted their focus to increased online marketing spending right before the election, with emotional ads playing a significant role.
Platforms Can't Stem The Tide Of Political Ads; Black Boxes Inspire A Crop Of Analytics Startups | AdExchanger2024 set to be worst year for political ad overload.