Davis+Gilbert will speak on a Public Relations Society of America New York Chapter (PRSA NY) webinar on September 29. Allison Fitzpatrick, Davis+Gilbert Advertising + Marketing partner and Paavana Kumar, Davis+Gilbert Advertising + Marketing associate, will be presenting a session entitled Continue Reading
AdExchanger | The Online Ad Industry Has No Idea How To Talk About Itself
Gary Kibel was quoted in an AdExchanger article, "The Online Ad Industry Has No Idea How To Talk About Itself." Continue Reading
Association of National Advertisers | Dark Patterns: Regulators Implore Businesses to Avoid the Dark Side
Davis+Gilbert will speak at a ANA legal webinar on August 9. Gary Kibel, Davis+Gilbert Privacy + Data Security partner and Paavana L. Kumar, Davis+Gilbert Advertising + Marketing associate, will be presenting a session entitled “Dark Patterns: Regulators Implore Businesses to Avoid the Dark Continue Reading
PR News | FTC’s Endorsement Guide Maintains Focus on Transparency, Deceptiveness
Allison Fitzpatrick was mentioned in a PR News article "FTC's Endorsement Guide Maintains Focus on Transparency, Deceptiveness". Continue Reading
FTC Seeks Public Comment on Updating its Guidance on Preventing Digital Deception
The Bottom Line The FTC is revising its Dot Com Disclosure Guides to address dark patterns and other forms of digital deception. The FTC plans to crack down on deceptive disclosures and other forms of digital deception; marketers should review their online disclosure practices to ensure they are Continue Reading
FTC to “Crack Down” on Ed Tech’s Use of Children’s Data
The Bottom Line The FTC is fully committed to cracking down on companies that illegally surveil children learning online.Companies should follow best practices to avoid fines that could reach millions for violating children’s privacy. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) unanimously approved a Continue Reading
FTC Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Updates to Endorsement Guides
The Bottom Line FTC guidance continues to evolve as new forms of marketing gain popularity. Companies should do all they can to align their endorsement practices with the FTC’s proposed guidance — including with regard to social media, influencers and consumer reviews. Interested Continue Reading
Don’t Be Bamboozled by Environmental Benefit Claims
$5.5 Million FTC Settlements for Bamboo Textile and Environmental Benefit Claims Under Penalty Offense Authority The Bottom Line These settlements illustrate how the FTC intends to use its Penalty Offense Authority. Sellers of “bamboo” textile products should review product claims, and ensure Continue Reading
Zero Stars: FTC and NAD Will Not Permit Consumer Review Suppression
The Bottom Line The FTC’s guidance for marketers, online retailers and review platforms emphasizes the need for truthfulness in the collection, moderation and publication of consumer reviews.“Suppression” of negative reviews may qualify as a deceptive practice and alleged “suppressors” could face Continue Reading
The Top 10 Advertising and Marketing Issues to Watch for in 2022
The Bottom Line All marketers should examine their current practices to ensure that they can comply with updated laws and guidance. We will continue to monitor compliance and enforcement trends throughout 2022. 2022 has the potential to be a major year for the advertising and Continue Reading