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Join National Advertising Division attorneys on this podcast as they explore advertising claims and what it means to put them to the truthfulness test.
BBB National Programs hosts The Ad Watchers, a business show with 10 episodes published.
With more consumers seeking debt relief and digital financial tools than ever before, claims about savings and financial outcomes are drawing increased attention from regulators, competitors, and self-regulatory bodies a
Influencer marketing is now a major part of the advertising landscape, but questions around disclosures, sponsored content, material connections, and misleading claims continue to create challenges for brands, agencies,
With heightened consumer expectations around safety, transparency, and performance, infant care brands face growing pressure to ensure their advertising claims are properly supported. In this episode of Ad Watchers, NAD
Ad Watchers: Are pet product claims more marketing than reality? Pet product advertising is facing increased scrutiny, and recent National Advertising Division (NAD) cases highlight why precision in claims matters. In th
In this episode, the National Advertising Division (NAD) examines the rapid rise in pharma and health-related cases—now a significant and growing share of its docket. The conversation explores some of today’s most closel
It is common for advertisers to engage in a little healthy competition, directly comparing their products to a competitor’s to inform consumers about the differences between them. But what happens when things get mean? I
In 2024, 82% of U.S. marketers used influencer partnerships in ad campaigns at a value of a whopping $24 billion. Influencer marketing is a key cornerstone of marketing campaigns, but how much do consumers trust influenc
Health-related advertising claims are held to a higher standard of proof than other claims. For health-related claims, a “reasonable basis” requires advertisers to provide competent and reliable scientific evidence (CARS
The U.S. advertising industry founded the National Advertising Division (NAD) to build consumer trust in advertising and support fair competition in the marketplace. Through this soft law model, responsible brands volunt
A single-issue ad law case does not mean it is not an important issue. For the last 5 years, the Fast-Track SWIFT filing track has addressed the increasing speed of online campaigns and the demand for the challenge proce
The National Advertising Division (NAD) Annual Report provides a comprehensive look at the year’s ad law trends and hot topics, from influencers to AI to reviews and rankings. To kick off a new season of Ad Watchers, hos
In the final episode of the season, Ad Watchers hosts Annie Ugurlayan and Eric Unis go global. They are joined by Sibylle Stanciu-Loeckx, the executive director of the International Council for Advertising Self-Regulatio
Artificial intelligence (AI) is top-of-mind for most businesses and on the radar of the National Advertising Division (NAD). In this episode of The Ad Watchers, NAD attorneys Eric Unis and Annie Ugurlayan are joined by g
For this episode of Ad Watchers, our hosts Eric Unis and Annie Ugurlayan, attorneys at the National Advertising Division (NAD), dive into the fine print to discuss disclosures – the what, when, where, and how of ensuring
For this episode of Ad Watchers, join us for Eric’s favorite ad law topic: puffery, an exaggerated, blustering, or boastful statement or general claim that could only be understood to be an expression of opinion, not a s
In this episode of Ad Watchers, the hosts discuss the topic of consumer reviews and the actions taken by the National Advertising Division (NAD) to ensure their accuracy. They highlight several recent NAD cases related t
Howard Smith
Executive Director · Center for Industry Self-Regulation
1 appearance on this show
Katie Goldstein
SuperAwesome
1 appearance on this show
Sibylle Stanciu-Loeckx
International Council for Advertising Self-Regulation
1 appearance on this show
Ken Crutchfield
Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S.
1 appearance on this show
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