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#ftc
fromAol
5 hours ago
Marketing tech

US FTC in settlement talks with ad companies in boycott probe, WSJ reports

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5 hours ago
Marketing tech

US FTC in settlement talks with ad companies in boycott probe, WSJ reports

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5 hours ago
Marketing tech

US FTC in settlement talks with ad companies in boycott probe, WSJ reports

fromAol
5 hours ago
Marketing tech

US FTC in settlement talks with ad companies in boycott probe, WSJ reports

Law
fromABA Journal
2 days ago

BigLaw firm faces questions over $35M bill

Alberto Safra challenges a $35 million bill from Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr, raising concerns over high charges and billing practices.
#polymarket
Cryptocurrency
fromReadWrite
2 weeks ago

Polymarket updates rules targeting insider trading risks

Polymarket has implemented stricter trading rules to enhance compliance and prevent insider trading in prediction markets.
Cryptocurrency
fromReadWrite
2 weeks ago

Polymarket updates rules targeting insider trading risks

Polymarket has implemented stricter trading rules to enhance compliance and prevent insider trading in prediction markets.
US politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

What bets are lawmakers and staffers making on prediction markets? They're not required to tell us.

Federal officials must disclose stock trades, but prediction market trades lack similar transparency, raising concerns about insider trading.
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

MITRE Releases Fight Fraud Framework

"These incidents involve the intentional use of deceptive or illegal practices to fraudulently obtain money, assets, or information from individuals or institutions, and include actions carried out over cyber channels."
Information security
Business
fromFortune
2 days ago

26% of CEOs think the greatest threat to their job security is their own CFO | Fortune

CEOs increasingly view CFOs as both essential partners and potential threats to their job security.
E-Commerce
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

Why Discounts Are No Longer Optional For Your Business

Discounts have become essential in the LLC services market, influencing customer decisions and competitive strategies.
World news
fromWIRED
3 days ago

China Is Cracking Down on Scams. Just Not the Ones Hitting Americans

Governments struggle to combat industrial-scale scamming operations linked to organized crime, causing billions in losses, particularly affecting foreign victims.
#meta
Law
fromgizmodo.com
3 days ago

Meta Is Pulling Down Ads That Seek to Recruit Clients for Social Media Addiction Litigation

Meta is removing ads from attorneys recruiting clients for social media addiction lawsuits after recent legal defeats.
Law
fromgizmodo.com
3 days ago

Meta Is Pulling Down Ads That Seek to Recruit Clients for Social Media Addiction Litigation

Meta is removing ads from attorneys recruiting clients for social media addiction lawsuits after recent legal defeats.
European startups
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

The 'Sneaky' Ways Companies Are Making You Pay More - Without Raising Prices

Companies are creatively offsetting price increases due to rising fuel costs, often passing hidden costs to consumers.
Marketing
fromForbes
5 days ago

How To Serve Clients Amid Board Scrutiny And Investor Activism

Agency conversations with executives now focus on measurable business impact rather than just creative output.
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Committee sues former GM over corporate theft of more than $1M: lawsuit

The lawsuit, filed in March in Suffolk County Superior Court, named Demetri Tsolakis - the CEO of Xenia Greek Hospitality, which includes restaurants Krasi, Bar Vlaha, Kaia, and others - as the defendant.
Food & drink
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Borrowers have a new agent. Is your organization built for it?

AI is shifting negotiating power from lenders to borrowers, requiring institutions to adapt or risk losing competitive advantage.
Business intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 days ago

Sustainability accounting can be difficult, but can differentiate | Computer Weekly

Public cloud platforms offer sustainability benefits, but challenges in data transparency hinder accurate assessment of their environmental impact for enterprises.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Ex-Met officer admits role in car insurance scam

An ex-Metropolitan Police officer admitted to participating in a 'crash for cash' scam for financial gain, leading to multiple fraudulent claims.
Careers
fromMiami Herald
5 days ago

Man Applies for Marketing Job, Outrage Over Email Response He Receives

A job seeker faced a negative response from a recruiter after a name mix-up, prompting online support and highlighting hiring challenges.
Marketing tech
fromAcast
3 days ago

AI Governance Isn't a Barrier: It's Marketing's Growth Engine | Adspeak

AI is transforming marketing by enabling innovation through governance, clean data, and balancing automation with human creativity.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

eXp denied dismissal of fraud claims in sexual misconduct case

During the three-year span of the lawsuit, eXp and its founder Glenn Sanford faced allegations of negligent hiring. But these claims against Sanford and the company were ultimately dismissed.
Law
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
3 days ago

They Knew, They Didn't Care, & We Are All Paying For It

Social media platforms like Instagram have been found liable for mental health damage to young users, with internal documents revealing harmful strategies targeting teens.
US Elections
fromFortune
1 week ago

Prediction markets have sparked a golden age of insider trading-but the party may be coming to an end | Fortune

Insider trading in prediction markets has surged, raising concerns about unethical betting practices and lack of regulatory oversight.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

New Research: Some People Really Do Fall for Corporate BS

Employees impressed by corporate gibberish perform poorly in decision-making and confuse it with business savvy.
Marketing
fromThe Cool Down
6 days ago

'No AI' is the new message brands are leaning into to woo disgruntled customers

Brands are leveraging consumer skepticism towards AI to promote authenticity in marketing.
Business
fromFortune
5 days ago

So... What Are We Doing With AI?' Innovating in an Age of Caution | Fortune

CEOs face pressure to demonstrate AI investment results while balancing short-term performance and innovation risks.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
6 days ago

Why Is the New York Times Laundering the Reputation of a Sleazy AI Startup That's Selling GLP-1s via a Dishonest Dumpster Fire of Fake Doctors, Phony Before-and-After Pictures, a Warning From the FDA, and Other Glaring Red Flags?

Medvi, an AI-driven pharmaceutical company, is reportedly on track for $2 billion in sales with minimal human staff, raising concerns about its legitimacy.
Poker
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

NFL asks prediction markets to stop manipulable trading

The NFL requested prediction market operators to avoid trades on easily manipulated events to protect game integrity and prevent unfair allegations.
Berlin
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

I was paid to write fake Google reviews then my bosses' tried to scam me

Fake reviews on Google Maps are part of a growing online scam industry undermining trust in customer reviews and costing consumers billions.
Marketing
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Most companies start PR too late

Businesses should start PR efforts early, not just when major announcements are imminent, to build credibility and visibility.
World news
fromReadWrite
1 week ago

Experts say geopolitical trades test limits of insider trading laws

Unusual trading patterns before Trump's Iran announcement raise questions about market integrity and the adequacy of current regulations.
Marketing tech
fromTelecompetitor
2 days ago

Advertising watchdog rules in favor of Verizon promotion

Verizon's advertising adequately disclosed a future price increase for its wireless service, according to the NAD ruling.
Philosophy
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Calling out corporate BS? There's a steaming pile to aim for

Corporate jargon impresses those least equipped for analytical thinking, confirming biases while also serving essential functions in specific contexts.
fromReadWrite
2 weeks ago

Kalshi tightens rules banning insider trading on certain markets

Kalshi is launching new technological guardrails that preemptively block politicians, athletes, and other relevant people from trading in certain politics and sports markets.
SF politics
Women in technology
fromAdExchanger
2 weeks ago

What Happens When A Brand Fails To Deliver On Its Basic Promise | AdExchanger

FedEx's delivery reliability is questioned when time-sensitive medications are not delivered on time, undermining customer trust.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Just Eat and Autotrader among firms investigated in fake reviews probe

"Fake reviews strike at the heart of consumer trust. With household budgets under pressure, people need to know they're getting genuine information not reviews or star-ratings that have been manipulated to push them towards the wrong choice."
Media industry
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
3 days ago

Future of Marketing Briefing: The ad industry has an AI label problem

The ad industry struggles with AI transparency, balancing honesty against potential loss in ad effectiveness.
Healthcare
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

Why Liability Insurance No Longer Works the Way You Think - and What CEOs Must Do About It

Liability insurance has shifted to a shareholder-driven system, requiring leaders to manage claims proactively to avoid costly surprises.
Agile
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

What Every CEO Should Do When a Customer Claims Your Business Caused Harm

Businesses need a clear, repeatable playbook for handling serious complaints to prevent chaos and control outcomes during critical moments.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

What's Behind the Fake Review

Fake content spreads rapidly due to emotional triggers and biases, necessitating critical thinking over social proof in decision-making.
#ftc-enforcement
Online marketing
fromYahoo News
3 weeks ago

FTC Tells Car Dealers to Stop Advertising Prices That Don't Reflect Reality

The FTC warned 97 auto dealership groups that advertised prices must include all mandatory fees and reflect actual customer costs, prohibiting deceptive drip pricing practices.
Online marketing
fromYahoo News
3 weeks ago

FTC Tells Car Dealers to Stop Advertising Prices That Don't Reflect Reality

The FTC warned 97 auto dealership groups that advertised prices must include all mandatory fees and reflect actual customer costs, prohibiting deceptive drip pricing practices.
Online marketing
fromYahoo News
3 weeks ago

FTC Tells Car Dealers to Stop Advertising Prices That Don't Reflect Reality

The FTC warned 97 auto dealership groups that advertised prices must include all mandatory fees and reflect actual customer costs, prohibiting deceptive drip pricing practices.
Online marketing
fromYahoo News
3 weeks ago

FTC Tells Car Dealers to Stop Advertising Prices That Don't Reflect Reality

The FTC warned 97 auto dealership groups that advertised prices must include all mandatory fees and reflect actual customer costs, prohibiting deceptive drip pricing practices.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Delve accused of misleading customers with 'fake compliance' | TechCrunch

Delve is accused of misleading customers about compliance with privacy regulations, potentially exposing them to legal liabilities.
Retirement
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

SEC eyes shift to twice-yearly earnings reports | TechCrunch

The SEC is developing a proposal to allow public companies to report earnings semiannually instead of quarterly, potentially reducing compliance costs and encouraging more companies to go public.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

Before You Click "Get Paid Now," Read the Fine Print

In-app factoring disguises high-cost financing as operational convenience, charging escalating daily fees that can exceed 40% annualized rates when customers pay late, significantly eroding business revenue.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
5 days ago

5 Ways To Regain Trust In Your Marketing Metrics

Many B2B marketing leaders lack trust in their company's marketing measurement, highlighting a significant data confidence gap.
Law
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

The Workplace Liability Too Many Leaders Ignore

Slip-and-fall accidents can lead to significant legal, financial, and operational challenges for businesses.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
5 days ago

As CFOs scrutinize CTV spend, incrementality emerges as a differentiator

CTV faces a trust problem due to measurement issues, not a creative or performance problem.
Media industry
fromFlowingData
3 weeks ago

Threats from prediction market gamblers

A journalist received death threats from cryptocurrency gamblers after reporting news that contradicted their market positions, revealing dangers of prediction market manipulation and financial incentives to suppress information.
NYC real estate
fromCurbed
1 month ago

How Much Can a Broker Really Lie to Me?

Brokers in New York City rental markets can legally mislead tenants about lease status, though such practices are ethically questionable and exploit the competitive housing market.
Marketing tech
fromEMARKETER
1 week ago

Most consumers say ads would undermine the trust they're placing in AI search results

63% of US adults trust AI search results less when ads are present.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Why do large real estate fraud cases keep happening in the North Bay?

The Marin County District Attorney's Office said it is looking into complaints from some of more than 100 investors in Pacific Private Money who say that since December they haven't been able to access money invested with the company. The company, which claimed to have funded over $2 billion in property loans over its nearly two-decade history, is now being run by a San Francisco restructuring firm, and the Novato office is closed.
SF real estate
Business
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

The SEC may be about to blow up the quarterly earnings cycle. Here's why CFOs are nervous. | Fortune

CFOs may need to adapt to potential SEC proposal allowing semiannual financial reporting instead of quarterly, impacting investor relations and governance.
Business intelligence
fromFortune
1 month ago

Something big is changing in auditing | Fortune

AI will fundamentally redefine auditing over the next three to five years, with internal audit teams increasingly governing AI models while automation saves up to 40% of audit time.
Law
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Saleswoman faked doctor's note about cancer care

A saleswoman admitted to perverting the course of justice by fabricating evidence including fake doctor's notes, false police emails, and CCTV claims across two failed employment tribunal cases involving sexual harassment allegations.
Online marketing
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Watch this, get rich, lose it all - 8 ways to spot and avoid investment scams on Meta

A Russian-speaking cybercriminal network operates 300+ malvertising campaigns across 25 countries using fake Meta ads impersonating trusted media brands and celebrities to lure victims into investment scams.
US politics
fromFlowingData
1 month ago

Database to explore conflicts of interest through financial disclosures

ProPublica created a searchable database of financial disclosure documents from the president and 1,573 executive branch appointees, revealing their assets, outside positions, and compensation.
Poker
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

Bonus abuse drives surge in online gaming fraud in North America

Bonus abuse is the leading fraud threat in North America's online gaming industry, with 78% of operators reporting unchanged or worsening fraud levels.
Marketing tech
fromPhys
2 weeks ago

Online ad fraud is a feature, not a bug

Online ad fraud significantly undermines digital advertising revenue, consuming over 20% of global ad spend.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Pay Transparency Is Changing the Rules for Employers - Here's What You Need to Know

Pay transparency laws are expanding across states and cities, requiring employers to disclose compensation ranges in job postings and promotions to combat wage discrimination and create equitable hiring practices.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Cluely CEO Roy Lee admits to publicly lying about revenue numbers last year | TechCrunch

Lee says in that same post that he "got a random cold call from some woman asking about numbers and told her some bs, did not expect an article about it." But that call occurred because Cluely's public relations representative emailed TechCrunch and offered to make Lee available for a story.
Media industry
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Trigger leads restrictions rewrite mortgage outreach rules

A new federal law effective March 5 prohibits credit bureaus from selling trigger leads to lenders, significantly reducing unsolicited mortgage solicitations unless consumers opt in or lenders have existing relationships.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Why Security Teams Can No Longer Ignore Recruitment Fraud

AI-powered recruitment fraud exploits human trust in hiring workflows, with job scams surging over 1,000% as attackers use deepfakes and impersonation to target vulnerable candidates and organizations during periods of labor market volatility.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Compliance Is the New Creative: Why Your Channel Partners Are Your Biggest Liability (and How to Fix It)

If your partner in Munich mishandles customer data, or your reseller in Paris uses a "black box" AI tool to generate deceptive ads, it isn't just their reputation on the line. It's yours. With the EU AI Act now in full swing and GDPR entering its "mature enforcement" era, the distance between a partner's mistake and your company's $20 million fine has never been shorter.
EU data protection
Wellness
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Fitness fraud: gym goers warned over fake deals on memberships and personal trainers

Scammers exploit New Year fitness promotions with cloned ads, fake trainers, and counterfeit apps to steal payments and harvest user data.
US news
fromABA Journal
2 months ago

Scammers solicit gift card purchases posing as district attorney

Scammers impersonating the Santa Barbara County district attorney contact residents by email and text to solicit gift card purchases and personal information.
Higher education
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

'Street agents' exploiting athletes in NIL deals, coaches warn

Unregulated "street agents" have proliferated in the NIL era, exploiting especially high school athletes by negotiating deals and charging fees without certification.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Best practices for real estate buyer-broker agreements take shape

Brokerages implemented rapid, standardized training, tech-integrated disclosures, and layered audits nationwide to ensure compliance with buyer representation and compensation practice changes.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Do you really know what 'agent' means? If not, you're putting your company at risk

The term 'AI agent' has been stretched to include many different systems, creating confusion that distorts public debate and hinders enterprise adoption and strategy.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

My Boss Tasked Me With Finding Out Who Has Been Stealing From the Company. He's Not Going to Like the Answer.

Tell the boss promptly, present ironclad written evidence, and protect a copy outside the office in case of retaliation.
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Integrity faces a critical moment of peril

Incentives across markets, media, sports, and politics increasingly reward ethical boundary-pushing and gaming systems, eroding trust and encouraging manufactured realities.
fromSecurityWeek
1 month ago

Four Risks Boards Cannot Treat as Background Noise

Rather than stolen data making headlines, it was business stoppage that triggered attention. Moving into 2026, the board's focus should be on ensuring business continuity and building resilience in the face of emerging risks generated by AI usage and attack vectors, quantum computing and geopolitics.
Information security
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

I'm a retired Boomer and I just watched my smartest friend lose everything to a scam-here are 9 ways they got to him that could get to anyone - Silicon Canals

Last month, I sat across from one of the brightest people I know as he explained how he'd lost nearly everything to a sophisticated scam. This wasn't some naive teenager or technophobe. This was my friend from university days, a retired executive who'd navigated corporate politics for decades and made shrewd investment decisions his whole life. Watching him piece together how it happened was like watching someone solve a puzzle in reverse.
Psychology
fromFortune
2 months ago

ADM settles accounting scandal-can AI help prevent the next one? | Fortune

ADM announced on Tuesday that it has entered into a settlement agreement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to resolve its investigation into ADM's prior reporting of inter-segment sales, without admitting or denying any wrongdoing. As part of the settlement, ADM agreed to pay a $40 million penalty. According to the SEC, ADM engaged in years of profit-shifting that made its star nutrition segment appear to meet ambitious growth targets, even as demand softened and margins declined.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 months ago

As risk skyrockets, current and former CFOs are in demand for audit committees | Fortune

As audit committees confront a rapidly expanding risk landscape, their role in corporate governance is being reshaped. Boards have often turned to current and former CFOs as independent directors, particularly for audit committees, because of their ability to translate complex operational and financial realities into effective oversight.For example, this month, J. Michael Hansen, former EVP and CFO of Cintas Corporation, was appointed to the audit committee at Paychex.
Business
Business
fromHarvard Business Review
2 months ago

Where to Look for Ethical Risk Inside a Company

Unchecked integrity gaps—overlooked conflicts of interest, offensive behavior, or aggressive sales practices—can escalate into severe reputational and financial harm.
Artificial intelligence
fromMarTech
2 months ago

A practical framework for AI disclosure in marketing | MarTech

AI disclosure should be applied on a context-based continuum assessing context, consequence, and audience impact rather than as an absolute yes-or-no requirement.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
2 months ago

The Post-Breach Narrative: Winning Back Trust After the Headlines Fade

Rebuilding trust after a cybersecurity breach requires sustained, transparent, aligned communications that demonstrate accountability, empathy, and strategic action across internal and external channels.
Business
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Investors sue over Oracle's borrowing spree

Oracle bondholders allege that undisclosed plans for an additional $38 billion borrowing undermined the creditworthiness and value of the initial $18 billion bonds.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

41% of Organizations Have Hired a Fake Candidate

AI-enabled identity attacks surged in 2025—deepfakes, impersonation, and synthetic identities are frequent while many organizations overestimate defenses and underprioritize deepfake-resistant IAM.
Business
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

The dos and don'ts of the M&A rulebook for agencies

M&A activity favors agencies that grew during COVID-19, with buyers seeking scalable, digitally capable firms and increased interest in APAC independents.
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