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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 that’s okay, because th
The Past and Future of Privacy Accountability: Is CBPR a Model?
In this episode of The Accountability Studio, Moderator Cobun Zweifel-Keegan, Deputy Director of Privacy Initiatives at BBB National Programs, is joined by two industry professionals for an informativ
How Do We Step into the Shoes of the Consumer?
When you see an advertisement, you are likely taking in much more than just the words you are presented with. The visuals, sounds, and way the language is presented can all impact the implied messages
What’s the Recipe for a Proper Advertising Disclosure?
While it may seem like a niche issue to some, disclosures are something every advertising lawyer needs to know about. On this episode of Ad Watchers, hosts Hal Hodes and La Toya Sutton break down th
What Does it Mean to Have a “Reasonable Basis” Standard?
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
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, industry self-regulation really work?
So, Who's Making These Advertising Rules?
In the Ad Watchers podcast series, National Advertising Division (NAD) attorneys Hal Hodes and La Toya Sutton break down common advertising practices to reveal the complexity of keeping claims truthful and accurate. In this first episode,
The Perfect Storm for Privacy and Adtech: How the End of the Cookie Era Will Reshape the Digital Marketplace
Many privacy professionals see the depletion of third-party cookies, paired with several technological, political, and cultural factors, as the perfect storm for privacy and adtech one that will bri
Why Teens Need Unique Privacy Protections
As the COVID-19 pandemic has heightened the digital environment, online engagement has increased across user demographics. In this episode, authors of the BBB National Program’s paper Risky Business: The Current State of Teen Privacy in the Android App...
Time for Revolution in the Direct Selling Industry
When speaking about the importance of the Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Councils (DSSRC) recently publishedguidelines, President of the Direct Selling Association Joe Mariano said, Its time not j