Unregulated, unrestrained: era of the online political ad comes to midterms
Parties once focused on TV but now a billion-dollar effort embraces the highly targeted and almost rule-free digital world
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Helpful tips for parents on how to navigate online advertising and keep their kids safe
Learn how to help your kids navigate the world of online advertising, with tips from two of Amazon’s top leaders in ads and policies that guide our work for children and teens. Plus, discover Amazon Kids+, an ad-free platform for kid’s content.
A big change — TV and online ads driving political campaigns
“First Amendment protections, according to the Supreme Court of the United States, say that campaign ads do not actually have to be true in their advertising of people and therefore you’re allowed to lie.”
TN governor approves ordinance banning online gambling, no clarity on ads
The state is likely to pass a bill in this regard to make it a permanent act in the upcoming assembly session starting on October 17
Man dupes people through online fake bank loan ads, held
After losing job during the Covid pandemic, a tourist vehicle driver starts posting advertisements on social media platforms about “instant bank loan” and dupes people by charging “processing fee”
Data-Driven Online Ads Enter Spotlight as FTC Moves Toward Rules
Industry and consumer representatives will weigh in at an event Thursday on potential new Federal Trade Commission rules governing the data collection that drives personalized advertisements online.
Online cracker sale ads crop up in Tamil Nadu despite SC ban
Ahead of Deepavali festival, a few firecracker sellers who used to set up shops at wedding halls in violation of norms have switched to online sale in western Tamil Nadu.
More online shoppers in Singapore influenced by social media ads: PayPal study
SINGAPORE – Online shoppers in Singapore are increasingly being influenced by social media advertisements, with two in five who shop across borders saying they discovered new products after viewing advertisements on Facebook, Instagram or WhatsApp. Read more at straitstimes.com.
We must close the loophole that facilitates misleading online ads for baby formula
A new Bill making its way through the Dáil offers an historic chance to end baby formula companies’ exploitative practices
Brussels set for clash over online political advertising
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