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Food and beverage companies are finding creative ways to reach kids online. Here’s what to know.

Posted October 6, 2016 / Food Marketing, News 0 0 0

Food and beverage companies are finding creative ways to reach kids online. Here’s what to know. The Washington Post Casey Seidenberg I have witnessed my sons on social media posting images of simulated Gatorade coolers being poured over their...

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Outdoor Afro Builds Community, a Key to Surviving Disaster

Posted October 6, 2016 / National Parks, News 0 0 0

Outdoor Afro Builds Community, a Key to Surviving Disaster Huffington Post Audrey Peterman The national parks and the public lands system have provided me with a community wider than I can describe. I’m as likely to run into a park ranger friend...

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Lawsuit: PepsiCo’s Naked Juice Drinks Mislead Shoppers About Ingredients, Sugar Content

Posted October 5, 2016 / Food Marketing, News 0 0 0

Lawsuit: PepsiCo’s Naked Juice Drinks Mislead Shoppers About Ingredients, Sugar Content Consumerist Chris Morran Should a drink called “Kale Blazer” have kale as its primary ingredient? When something says “no sugar added” on the label, do you...

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Pediatricians, American Cancer Society Take FDA To Court Over Delayed Graphic Warning Labels On Cigarettes

Posted October 5, 2016 / Cigarettes, News 0 0 0

Pediatricians, American Cancer Society Take FDA To Court Over Delayed Graphic Warning Labels On Cigarettes Consumerist Chris Morran It’s been more than seven years since the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act became law, directing...

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Regulators and Industry Thought Leaders Discuss Issues in Social Media Advertising

Posted September 29, 2016 / Instagram Endorsements, News 0 0 0

Regulators and Industry Thought Leaders Discuss Issues in Social Media Advertising Holland & Knight Anthony E. “Tony” DiResta, Kwamina Thomas Williford, Brian J. Goodrich Holland & Knight and the Word of Mouth Marketing...

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McDonald’s Asked Teachers to Serve Fries for Free. Now the Teachers Are Fighting Back

Posted September 28, 2016 / News, School Advertising 0 0 0

McDonald’s Asked Teachers to Serve Fries for Free. Now the Teachers Are Fighting Back Mother Jones Tom Philpott Ah, McTeacher’s Night—the occasion for kids to watch their teachers peddle burgers, fries, and sugary drinks. In these...

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Ads In National Parks

Posted September 28, 2016 / National Parks, News 0 0 0

Ads In National Parks WFMY News 2 2 Wants To Know Staff No internet, no cell service, no tv. Sometimes you need a break from it all. And national parks can be a perfect outlet. That simplicity could change soon. Right now a battle is brewing to...

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Public Backlash Grows Against Proposed Ads In National Parks

Posted September 27, 2016 / National Parks, News 0 0 0

Public Backlash Grows Against Proposed Ads In National Parks Consumerist Mary Beth Quirk Backlash is growing against a proposal by the National Park Service that would allow some corporate logos and signage within park boundaries, with the...

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The Public Says ‘NO’ to Corporate Advertising in National Parks

Posted September 27, 2016 / Campaign Updates 0 0 0

The Public Says ‘NO’ to Corporate Advertising in National Parks Outpouring of Comments Shows Public Opposes New NPS Policy; 215,000 Petition Signatures Demand That Parks Remain Free of Corporate Branding Sept. 27, 2016 Contact: Kristen Strader...

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Parent Coalition for Student Privacy Relieved Daines/Blumenthal Safe Kids Act Pulled

Posted September 21, 2016 / News, School Advertising 0 0 0

Parent Coalition for Student Privacy Relieved Daines/Blumenthal Safe Kids Act Pulled Parent Coalition for Student Privacy Rachael Stickland The Parent Coalition for Student Privacy, composed of parents, advocates and educators throughout the...

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FDA Issues Guidance for the Labeling of Infant Formula

Posted September 20, 2016 / Infant Formula Marketing, Infant Formula Marketing, News 0 0 0

FDA Issues Guidance for the Labeling of Infant Formula The National Law Review On the heels of recently released draft guidance concerning substantiation for infant formula structure/function claims, FDA has issued guidance regarding the labeling...

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Mattel, Hasbro, Viacom reach deal to stop tracking children online for marketing purposes

Posted September 14, 2016 / News, Online Advertising 0 0 0

Mattel, Hasbro, Viacom reach deal to stop tracking children online for marketing purposes The Denver Post Bloomberg News Children visiting websites for SpongeBob SquarePants, Barbie and other popular kids’ brands will no longer have their...

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