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Revisiting the Best Podcast Episode Ever: What is Puffery?
August 17, 2022

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 thats okay, because th

How Should You Present Scientific Evidence to Support Your Ad Claims?
July 27, 2022

Understanding how to present scientific evidence in a substantiation case can be difficult, especially when the data is complex or no industry standard exists. In this episode of Ad Watchers, the host

The State of Privacy: How Did We Get Here?
July 13, 2022

Looking back even just five years ago, the privacy landscape looked nothing like it does today there was no General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), no California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and

Introducing Privacy Abbreviated: Meet the Hosts
June 29, 2022

BBB National Programs is pleased to introduce Privacy Abbreviated. Hosted by privacy experts Dona Fraser and Catherine Dawson, this new podcast series will discuss the impact of privacy laws and tech

What Should You Consider Before Making Cosmetics Claims?
June 21, 2022

The cosmetics industry is booming and it is easy to see why: most people want to look younger, reduce the appearance of wrinkles, and feel like they are taking care of their skin. But just like claims

What Does it Take to Get Consumer Perception Surveys Right?
May 25, 2022

Consumer perception surveys are notoriously difficult to get right from what you ask, to who you ask, to how you ask it, there is a lot of room for things to go wrong. In this episode of Ad Watchers

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

COPPA Questions: Are Safe Harbors Effective?
March 23, 2022

As the drumbeat to modernize the Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) continues, all components of the 1998 law have come under scrutiny, particularly the Safe Harbor provision. Under COPP

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

Data Privacy Accountability in Practice: A Case Study of Cisco
October 20, 2021

In this episode of The Accountability Studio, host Cobun Zweifel-Keegan is joined by two industry professionals for a deep-dive into one companys innovative approach to data privacy, accountability,