Is TikTok here to stay, or will it be banned again? The future of TikTok remains uncertain, with tech companies potentially facing up to $850 billion in fines if current regulations are strictly enforced. Davis+Gilbert Advertising + Marketing partner Jim Johnston was extensively quoted in Forbes, Continue Reading
AdExchanger | The Latest On Chrome’s Cookie Choice Prompt (It’s Gonna Be ‘Global’)
After announcing last summer that it would not phase out third-party cookies in Chrome as planned, Google has provided few details about its proposed choice mechanism. At the IAB’s Annual Leadership Meeting in Palm Springs, Google’s VP of Privacy Sandbox, Anthony Chavez, shared that Chrome users Continue Reading
Law360 | FTC Signals Unified Focus On Kids’ Privacy With Rule Update
The Federal Trade Commission unanimously approved amendments to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule on Jan. 16. However, Commissioner Ferguson expressed concerns about the updated rule, citing several significant issues and calling on the new administration to address them. Continue Reading
PRWeek | 2024 PR M&A Recap: More Buyers, More Sellers, More Deals
2024 was an incredibly active year for mergers and acquisitions in the PR sector. In an article for PRWeek, Corporate + Transaction Partner/Co-Chair Brad Schwartzberg and Public Relations Chair Michael Lasky provide an in-depth look at the M&A market and what drove trends across the industry and Continue Reading
PRWeek | Is Astroturfing Illegal? PR Takeaways From the ‘It End With Us’ Lawsuits
The recent It Ends With Us lawsuits have brought a lesser known concept to light, “astroturfing.” With the increased media attention around the term, the legality behind the tactic came into question as it is not so concrete. Davis+Gilbert Public Relations partner and chair Michael Lasky was quoted Continue Reading
O’Dwyer’s Public Relations News | M&A Deals in MarComms Sector Rose 10% in ’24
In 2024, the public relations and marketing communications sectors saw a 10% increase of M&A transactions compared to 2023, ending the year with a total of 99 completed deals. O’Dwyer’s Public Relations News referenced data from Davis+Gilbert’s PR/Earned Media M&A Activity Tracker in a Continue Reading
PRovoke Media | 2024 M&A Review: Big Headlines and Lots of Smaller Deals
Looking back on 2024, the M&A landscape in the public relations industry has been one to watch. As highlighted in this insightful article by PRovoke Media which showcases data provided from Davis+Gilbert, along with quotes from Michael Lasky and Brad Schwartzberg, a few key trends Continue Reading
Bloomberg Government | State Data Privacy Law Patchwork Expands by Eight States in 2025
Eight states have new privacy laws that further complicate the requirements consumer data companies must follow are taking effect in 2025. The new laws give consumers rights over their data, allowing them to know what information a company collects, the ability to request its deletion and now, Continue Reading
Bloomberg Law | Maryland Youth Privacy Requirements Signal Growing State Trend
Maryland is enforcing new strict children’s privacy laws aimed to protect children and teens online. The “Maryland Kids Code” which went into effect on October 1st, has restricted how businesses can collect and process data of those under 18. Davis+Gilbert Privacy, Technology + Data Security partner Continue Reading
Compliance Week | Election Rules Aimed To Curb AI Misuse May Serve as Regulatory Warning for All Advertisers
With the presidential election underway, concerns around the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) influencing voter perceptions are widespread. In this Compliance Week article, Davis+Gilbert Advertising + Marketing partner Samantha Rothaus was quoted multiple times regarding the current legal Continue Reading