We are just days away from one of the most consequential and historic elections in U.S. history. Political advertising spending is expected to be at an all-time high in this election cycle, with both parties vying for the attention and votes of undecided voters in our highly polarized society, especially in a handful of swing states. While political advertising is protected speech at the highest level under the First Amendment, there are still federal and state laws that apply to political ads. In this episode of Perfect Balance: An Advertising Law Podcast, host Po Yi explores some of these laws with Manatt Digital and Technology Partner and Leader Eric Bergner and Government and Regulatory Associate Antoinette Bedros, particularly variations in these laws and compliance challenges for digital publishers when accepting political ads on their platforms.

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Additional Resources

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Articles:

Political Advertising—5 Ways Publishers Can Comply with State and Federal Laws - Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Podcasts:

Key Takeaways for Companies Participating in the Political Process After a Historic Election Year