The Ad Watchers

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The Ad Watchers

Join National Advertising Division attorneys on this podcast as they explore advertising claims and what it means to put them to the truthfulness test.

Episodes

  1. APR 9

    The Ad Law Trend Report – What were 2024’s hot topics and trends?

    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, hosts Eric and Annie provide insights from the 2024 Annual Report and discuss what’s next in the year … Continue reading The Ad Law Trend Report – What were 2024’s hot topics and trends? →

    21 min

  2. 10/10/2024

    A Chat with ICAS: What Are Ad Law’s Global Hot Topics?

    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-Regulation, to discuss the international landscape of advertising self-regulation, including global hot topics, how countries find consensus on critical advertising issues, and the … Continue reading A Chat with ICAS: What Are Ad Law’s Global Hot Topics? →

    29 min

  3. 08/07/2024

    AI is Everywhere: What about advertising?

    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 guest Ken Crutchfield from Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. to discuss AI’s potential impact on advertising. Annie, Eric, and … Continue reading AI is Everywhere: What about advertising? →

    26 min

  4. 07/10/2024

    Clear and Conspicuous Disclosures: Can You Read the Fine Print?

    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 consumers receive the material information they need to make an informed purchasing decision.  From small fonts to fast … Continue reading Clear and Conspicuous Disclosures: Can You Read the Fine Print? →

    24 min

  5. 06/05/2024

    The Best Subject In Advertising Law: Is It Puffery?

    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 statement of fact. But where is the line between puffery and a claim that needs a reasonable basis? … Continue reading The Best Subject In Advertising Law: Is It Puffery? →

    28 min

  6. 05/08/2024

    Revisiting Consumer Reviews: Incentivized, Inflated, or Authentic?

    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 to consumer reviews, including challenges to claims made by Proz hair care products, MyPatriot Supply, Goose Creek candles, and Dr. … Continue reading Revisiting Consumer Reviews: Incentivized, Inflated, or Authentic? →

    21 min

  7. 04/03/2024

    Endorsements & Testimonials – So What’s New?

    In this episode of Ad Watchers, hosts Eric Unis and Annie Ugurlayan, attorneys at the National Advertising Division (NAD), revisit the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Endorsement Guides. Given the recent updates to the Guides, the Ad Watchers have refreshed the tips and best practices from Season One for ensuring ad law compliance when using influencers, … Continue reading Endorsements & Testimonials – So What’s New? →

    21 min

  8. 09/13/2023

    What is the Appeal of an Appeal? Getting to Know NARB

    In this episode of Ad Watchers, your hosts discuss a critical link in the chain of advertising industry self regulation: the National Advertising Review Board, or NARB, the appellate body for National Advertising Division cases.  This episode welcomes NARB Chair and Vice-Chair, Ken Plevan and Heather Hippsley, as well as NARB Manager, Saveeta Dhanai, to … Continue reading What is the Appeal of an Appeal? Getting to Know NARB →

    36 min

  9. 08/09/2023

    The NAD Top 10 — Did you know?

    In this episode of Ad Watchers, hosts Dan and Annie take you behind the scenes of the U.S. system of self-regulation in the advertising industry and discuss some of the myths, the misconceptions, and misunderstandings advertisers have. This episode presents the Top Ten things the National Advertising Division (NAD) wants to make sure you know … Continue reading The NAD Top 10 — Did you know? →

    35 min

  10. 07/27/2023

    Data Privacy Framework (DPF) is Here – Now What?

    The Data Privacy Framework (DPF) Program is now in effect, replacing the Privacy Shield Program as the mechanism to allow the safe, seamless transfer of personal data from the EU to the U.S in compliance with EU law. In this special edition episode of Privacy Abbreviated, host Dona Fraser is joined by IAPP’s Cobun Zweifel-Keegan … Continue reading Data Privacy Framework (DPF) is Here – Now What? →

    27 min
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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.

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    • Creator
      BBB National Programs
    • Years Active
      2023 - 2025
    • Episodes
      10
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