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French operator Orange fined €50m for ads in users’ inboxes
The telecommunications operator interspersed adverts between emails without obtaining appropriate consent from millions of customers.
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Meta receives $840m fine from EU regulators for ‘unfair market competition practices’
Regulators say Meta is abusing its market position by tying its ads services to Facebook.
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Firm cited for Marketing Rule violations after using athlete endorsements
Investment adviser failed to mention endorsements from high-profile sports stars were paid for.
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SEC’s Marketing Rule sweep hits nine IA firms with $1.2m in fines
The sweep sent a warning to IA firms about the importance of accuracy in advertising industry awards and touting conflict free advice.
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Virgin Atlantic rapped by advertising watchdog over ‘misleading’ green ad
The airline claimed that its fuel was 100% sustainable and powered by cooking and animal fats.
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Three reasons why the EDPB “consent or pay” opinion lets Meta off the hook
Do social media users have a fair choice between giving up their privacy and paying a subscription fee? Read on for reasons to be cheerful, 1, 2, 3!
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SEC issues risk alert on Marketing Rule compliance
The latest SEC Risk Alert details observations of investment adviser compliance with the Marketing Rule from its exams staff.
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European Parliament adopts new anti-greenwashing law
New EU laws to prohibit false environmental claims in line with UK Advertising Standards Authority guidance.