05.01.15
The American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME) recently updated its editorial guidelines for editors and publishers to reflect the growing use of native advertising and offered tips on how to maintain ethical standards while taking advantage of the trend.
04.22.15
What’s safer—riding in a cab or riding in an Uber car?
04.02.15
According to a new federal court complaint filed by Mary Kay, Inc., online deal site RetailMeNot has tricked consumers with a “fraudulent couponing scheme” by offering coupon codes for the cosmetic and skin care company’s products.
03.26.15
The Data Broker Accountability and Transparency Act has returned to Congress.
03.20.15
In a split vote, the Federal Communications Commission approved a new net neutrality measure that would ban fast lanes and re-label broadband as a utility similar to water, gas, and electricity.
03.12.15
Bringing consumer choice to mobile applications, the Digital Advertising Alliance released “AppChoices,” a free app that will allow consumers to opt out of tracking on mobile devices.
03.05.15
A “#1 brand prescribed” claim implies that professionals have a choice in prescribing brands, the National Advertising Division explained in a new decision, recommending that an advertiser discontinue such a claim as it was the only brand available for prescription.
02.27.15
Affirming dismissal of a lawsuit challenging hundreds of thousands of spam e-mails, the Fourth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said the plaintiff company could not recover because it actually invited the spam.
02.20.15
The battle over net neutrality took a new turn when Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler announced his intention to reclassify broadband service as a utility as part of a new proposal that will provide “the strongest open Internet protections” possible.
02.12.15
Emphasizing the importance of protecting consumer privacy and security, the Federal Trade Commission recently released its staff report on the Internet of Things.