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Privacy Watchdog Brings Sharethrough into Compliance with Digital Advertising Privacy Best Practices

Jul 31, 2023 11:00 AM ET

McLean, VA – July 31, 2023 – BBB National Programs’ data privacy watchdog, the Digital Advertising Accountability Program (DAAP), brought Sharethrough, a Montreal-based advertising exchange, into compliance with the Digital Advertising Alliance’s (DAA) Self-Regulatory Principles for online interest-based advertising. Sharethrough connects marketing campaigns, journalists, and content creators with supply-side advertising platforms in a variety of […]

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Following National Advertising Division Challenge, Project Makeover Video Game Advertising Depicting Harmful Social Stereotypes is Discontinued

Jul 28, 2023 10:00 AM ET

New York, NY – July 28, 2023 – Following a challenge brought by the National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs as part of its routine monitoring program, Magic Tavern, Inc. discontinued certain advertising used to promote a mobile video game called Project Makeover. The advertising, appearing in digital advertising and on YouTube, depicts […]

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National Advertising Division Recommends Modification of Optimum Internet “Faster Download Speeds Than AT&T Nationwide” Claim

Jul 28, 2023 9:00 AM ET

New York, NY – July 28, 2023 – In a challenge brought by AT&T Services, Inc., the National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs recommended that Altice USA, Inc. modify its advertising to avoid conveying the message that it has faster download speeds than AT&T in markets where Optimum Internet competes with AT&T. NAD […]

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National Advertising Division Finds Certain T-Mobile Device Financing Claims Supported; T-Mobile Appeals Recommendations to Discontinue or Modify Others

Jul 27, 2023 9:00 AM ET

New York, NY – July 27, 2023 – In a challenge brought by AT&T Services, Inc., the National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs determined that certain claims made by T-Mobile US, Inc. in its “Phone Freedom” advertising campaign were supported. However, NAD recommended that T-Mobile discontinue certain comparative phone upgrade claims and modify […]

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National Advertising Division Finds Dow Jones “Cancel Anytime” Claim for Wall Street Journal Subscription Supported

Jul 26, 2023 11:00 AM ET

New York, NY – July 26, 2023 – The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs determined that Dow Jones & Company, Inc. supported its claim of “cancel anytime” relating to the methods by which consumers can cancel their subscription to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). Through its routine monitoring program, NAD inquired about […]

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LexisNexis® Launches InterAction+™ Cloud CRM Solution with Insights to Drive Relationship Intelligence for Law Firm Growth

Jul 25, 2023 7:00 AM ET

Secure cloud functionality, mobile connectivity, modern user experience and interface, with key LexisNexis content integrations support lawyers’ business development needs   RALEIGH, North Carolina/ LONDON, U.K. – July 25, 2023 – LexisNexis® Legal & Professional, a leading provider of information and analytics, today announced the launch of InterAction+™, a new cloud-based legal CRM that unites […]

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National Advertising Division Finds Certain Carbohydrate Claims for Olé Mexican Foods Tortillas Supported; Recommends Discontinuation of Other Claims

Jul 24, 2023 10:00 AM ET

New York, NY – July 24, 2023 – The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs determined that Olé Mexican Foods, Inc. provided a reasonable basis for total carbohydrate amounts, some net carbohydrate amounts, and carb effective calculations advertised on its product packaging and website for its La Banderita and Xtreme Wellness tortillas.   […]

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California’s Stars come out to shine at 2023 MICHELIN Guide Ceremony

Jul 18, 2023 11:47 PM ET

Six eateries receive one MICHELIN Star for first time Inspectors award four new Green Stars, bringing state total to 15 87 total restaurants earn MICHELIN Stars – six with three Stars Selection comprises 614 restaurants and 61 types of cuisine   OAKLAND, Calif., July 18, 2023 — The 2023 edition of the MICHELIN Guide California […]

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NAD Finds Where Food Comes From CARE Certified Program Animal Welfare Claim Supported through Use of CARE Certified Seal on Beef and Pork Labels

Jul 12, 2023 9:00 AM ET

NAD Finds Where Food Comes From CARE Certified Program Animal Welfare Claim Supported through Use of CARE Certified Seal on Beef and Pork Labels New York, NY – July 12, 2023 – The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs determined that Where Food Comes From, Inc. (WFCF) provided a reasonable basis for the […]

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BBB National Programs’ Statement on Adoption of Adequacy for the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework

Jul 11, 2023 10:00 AM ET

McLean, VA – July 11, 2023 – Dona Fraser, BBB National Programs’ Senior Vice President, Privacy Initiatives, issued the following statement today on the European Commission’s official adoption of its adequacy decision for the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (EU-US DPF): “Adequacy is the gold standard of transfer mechanisms under the GDPR. We commend the White […]

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