The Ad Watchers

The Ad Watchers


Latest Episodes

How Can You Avoid the Grey Areas of Green Claims?
April 20, 2022

As consumers are increasingly focused on the impact of their purchasing decisions, companies are looking to convey information on the environmental attributes of their products, services, and sustaina

What Evidence Do You Need to Support Health Claims?
October 27, 2021

Any sort of advertising claims related to health or wellness have a special place within advertising claims substantiation: all advertising claims need a reasonable basis, but when it comes to health

When Are Advertisers Responsible for Consumer Ratings and Reviews?
September 22, 2021

In the increasingly digital landscape, the influence of word-of-mouth has gone viral. Before making a purchase, consumers frequently turn to a product or services reviews and ratings. Since consumers

The Best Podcast Episode Ever: What is Puffery?
August 18, 2021

When you hear a claim in an advertisement like, “best in the world,” you probably know that the product has not been measurably proven to actually be the best in the world. And that’s okay, because th

What Does it Mean to Have a “Reasonable Basis” Standard?
May 12, 2021

Advertisers are required to have a “reasonable basis” for their advertising claims, but what is “reasonable” in terms of support and the level and type of evidence needed? In this episode of the Ad Wa

With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility
April 21, 2021

In the inaugural episode of The Accountability Studio, moderator Mary Engle, Executive Vice President, Policy poses a fundamental question to the leadership of BBB National Programs: Does independent,

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