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