The feature aims to boost safety, but Meta’s troubled data practices may have already eroded users’ trust.

A shakeup at the top of Google’s ad business: The head of search and advertising will step down as the company faces its greatest regulatory challenge yet.

he policy targets deceptive practices, requiring companies to make it as easy to cancel as it is to sign up. Opponents say it’ll increase accidental unsubscribes.

The ad industry responds to the FTC’s call for regulation: Ad groups have had a heavy hand in shaping US privacy regulation, but bigger changes loom.

Automated moderation systems on Instagram and Threads are deactivating accounts and mislabeling content, sparking user frustration.

By teaming up with banks, Meta aims to crack down on fraud and restore user trust amid rising concerns over scams on its platforms.

LG brings ads to CTV screensavers: The rapid pace of new ad space on CTVs reflects a race for ad dollars.

FTC sues drug middlemen for artificially inflating insulin prices: FTC Chair Lina Khan is coming after pharmacy benefit managers while delivering a shot across the bow to the entire pharmaceutical industry.

The FTC says ad industry self-regulation has failed: A lengthy report criticizes how advertisers collect and spread user data without proper consent.

Platforms owners like Meta and Snap face scrutiny over data exploitation and child privacy laws. Regulatory action could disrupt their ad-based profits.

Express Scripts sues the FTC: The pharmacy benefit manager is demanding the retraction of an agency report critical of pharma’s middlemen. Even if that happens, the damage to PBMs’ reputation is done.

New privacy features include parental control, content filtering, and restricted messaging to protect minors and address growing concerns.

Accused of undercutting web traffic and ad revenue, the feature faces antitrust scrutiny in an already heated legal climate.

Three in four consumers are concerned about fake reviews, according to January 2023 data from Bazaarvoice. Amazon and other retailer websites have a fake reviews problem, and it’s driving consumers—Gen Zers in particular—to seek information about products on social media sites like TikTok and Reddit.

Amazon’s pricing and returns policies draw complaints from sellers: Merchants flag lost revenues, higher fees, and inadequate seller support as reasons for their discontent.

A rundown of the top trends and takeaways for advertisers from public policy- and privacy-related conferences held in early April.

Big Tech has a big problem: The regulatory tide has turned against it. Digital advertising giants face several major lawsuits, and competition authorities are working to launch more before a possible change in leadership following US elections.

Big Tech platforms face a rising tide of antitrust enforcement from regulators all over the world. Need a refresher on the basics of antitrust? Look no further.

Shoppers made a record number of Amazon purchases this holiday season: Strong consumer spending coupled with momentum in its ad business helped propel Amazon’s earnings well past expectations.

The retail giant stands by its practices, but an investigation found it failed to prevent over $1 billion in losses for its financial services customers.