Allison Fitzpatrick was quoted in a PR News article, "We Asked 'What's Your PR-Related Wish for 2023?' Here's What 30 Communicators Said." Continue Reading
Public Relations Society of America New York Chapter | High Risks, High Rewards: Navigating the Changing Influencer Marketing Landscape
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 Continue Reading
FTC to “Crack Down” on Ed Tech’s Use of Children’s Data
The Bottom Line The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) unanimously approved a Policy Statement that focuses on the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act’s (COPPA’s) application to education technologies (Ed Tech) used in and by schools to support learning, including remote learning. This is Continue Reading
FTC Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Updates to Endorsement Guides
The Bottom Line The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is seeking public comment on proposed updates to its Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (Endorsement Guides). The FTC proposed a number of revisions. Some of these revisions are simply 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