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CommInsure pays out for misleading advertising

CommInsure pays out for misleading advertising By Staff Reporter An ASIC investigation into the advertising for two life insurance policies issued by CommInsure has found the material included “deceptive statements”, prompting the company to pay to a consumer advice service. …

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Native advertising grows up fast, shedding its rogue image

Native advertising grows up fast, shedding its rogue image By Rick Edmonds It was five years ago next month, soon after native advertising had burst on the digital scene, that the Federal Trade Commission took note and convened a hearing …

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Google looks to tackle intrusive in-app advertising with new guidelines

Google looks to tackle intrusive in-app advertising with new guidelines By Abhijit Ahaskar Google is trying to restore peace of mind for users by blocking disruptive and deceptive ads. Google allows app developers to monetise their apps in various ways …

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Supplement company agrees to pay $800,000 to settle false claims suit

Supplement company agrees to pay $800,000 to settle false claims suit By Judy Harrison A South Portland company that sold vitamin and mineral supplements has settled a lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission over its allegedly deceptive marketing practices, according …

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New bill set to tackle ‘fake news’ online

New bill set to tackle ‘fake news’ online By Jack Quann A new bill has been introduced in the Dáil to try and combat fake news online. Fianna Fáil TD James Lawless has introduced the Online Advertising and Social Media (Transparency) …

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‘There is no such thing as soy milk’: Vitasoy breaks out the dictionary in existential debate with viewer

‘There is no such thing as soy milk’ By Frank Chung The ad watchdog has dismissed a complaint against Vitasoy after an upset TV viewer questioned the brand’s right to describe soy milk as “milk”. The ad in question features sweeping …

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UPDATE: FDA Declines to Stop Coke, Pepsi from Advertising Artificially Sweetened Soda as “Diet”

UPDATE: FDA Declines to Stop Coke, Pepsi from Advertising Artificially Sweetened Soda as “Diet” By Gary Ruskin The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has denied a petition asking it to stop Coca-Cola Co. and PepsiCo Inc. from using the term “diet” in advertising, branding and …

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These $5 ‘celebrity’ skin cream trials could cost you hundreds

These $5 ‘celebrity’ skin cream trials could cost you hundreds By Jackie Callaway Deceptive ads disguised as celebrity news have been luring and hooking consumers around the country. Theresa Sonberg signed up for a trial of the KA eye serum after …

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Gulf Breeze Recovery Applauds Google’s Decision on Deceptive Drug Rehab Advertising

Gulf Breeze Recovery Applauds Google’s Decision on Deceptive Drug Rehab Advertising By Barnett Gilmer Google recently made an incredibly important decision that we are confident will help protect those who are at a vulnerable time in their life on the search …

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Diet soda makers sued over “misleading” ads

Diet soda makers sued over “misleading” ads Posted by Local 8, Knoxville, TN Separate cases against Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Dr Pepper Snapple Group — the three largest makers of carbonated drinks in the US — accuse the companies of deceiving …

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