MPs back fresh curbs on ‘misleading’ formula milk marketing claims A Scottish National party MP has received unanimous Commons backing for new legislation to curb “misleading and scientifically questionable claims” in the marketing of...
READ MORECommercial-free talking points (useful for parents) The Kansas City Star Steve Rosen So many commercials. How many times did you catch yourself or your kids saying that during the World Series? Between every inning, every pitching change, and...
READ MOREFacebook Says It Found More Mistakes In Metrics Reported To Advertisers Consumerist Mary Beth Quirk So, remember that whole thing about Facebook mistakenly telling advertisers for two years that users were watching videos much longer than they...
READ MOREInside The Business Of Kardashian-Jenner Instagram Endorsements Forbes Natalie Robehmed A quick glance at the Instagram accounts of America’s Top-Earning Reality Stars and you’ll notice an affinity for detox teas, waist trainers and...
READ MOREFTC Plans Crackdown on Marketing Claims of OTC Homeopathic Drugs Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society Zachary Brennan The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Tuesday announced a new enforcement policy that will hold efficacy and safety claims...
READ MORESocial media – who can you trust? Lexology Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP False advertising on social media has been a problem since companies first harnessed its power as a sales tool. One of the earliest examples was the apparently...
READ MOREGoogle, Facebook To Fight Fake “News” Sites By Blocking Them From Ad Money Consumerist Kate Cox So in the wake of a clearly controversial election, where fake news (yes, on both sides) has been widespread, Google and Facebook are now going to try...
READ MORENFL execs are considering cutting back the number of ads in games — as ratings tank Business Insider Nathan McAlone The NFL’s ratings have been kicked in the teeth this year, with primetime slots seeing double-digit drops in viewership. NFL...
READ MOREFuture Looks Dim For Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Under Trump Presidency Consumerist Chris Morran On the campaign trail, President-elect Donald Trump made his disdain for the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial reforms clear, leaving many to wonder...
READ MOREA study warns of Spanish children’s overexposure to ‘junk food’ ads on TV EurekAlert! Spanish children are overexposed to TV ads of unhealthy food (burgers, pizzas, soft drinks, chocolate, bakery, etc.) both in generalist and...
READ MORERemembering Candy Cigarettes, Big Tobacco’s Most Evil Way to Turn Children Into Smokers Mother Jones Grace Wilson There was a time you’d think nothing of seeing young kids puffing on candy cigarettes. Parents would even hand them out...
READ MOREJohn Oliver Wants To Sell You On Why Multi-Level Marketing Stinks Consumerist John Oliver has a pitch for you. Yes, that’s right. In last night’s Last Week Tonight, he asked for just 30 minutes of your time to sell you on something that will...
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