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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 →
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? →
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? →
In 1974, NAD's sister program, the Children's Advertising Review Unit, or CARU, was established to monitor an area of national advertising not covered by NAD: the unique children's marketplace. CARU's role? To protect children under 13 from advertising that is misleading, inappropriate, or inconsistent with laws and guidelines. In this episode of Ad Watchers, hosts … Continue reading A Different Playing Field. How is Advertising to Kids Different? →
Discover the intricacies of supporting #1 claims in advertising and gain insights for effective marketing strategies on this episode of Ad Watchers.
Discover the truth behind green advertising claims in this episode of Ad Watchers. Join hosts Dan and Annie and guest La Toya Sutton from The Clorox Company in this Earth Day episode.
In this episode of Ad Watchers, hosts Dan and Annie discuss the importance of substantiating health-related claims with scientific evidence.
As the expectation for representation has continued to rise, advertisers are turning to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) efforts to ensure everyone feels seen. NAD recognizes the significance of authenticity in these diverse depictions and will be enforcing new standards to hold companies accountable when they endorse harmful stereotypes in their advertisements. Hosts Eric and … Continue reading How Can You Ensure Your DEI Efforts Are Authentic? →
Think about the times you felt tricked or frustrated by a membership or subscription that had a seamless signup process but was later difficult to cancel. Something that should be simple and transparent can be complicated, intentionally or unintentionally, in ways that impair consumer choice. These are examples of dark patterns. Unfortunately, dark patterns are … Continue reading Where is the Line Between Ethical Design and Dark Patterns? →
For years, the direct selling industry carried a stigma of frauds and pyramid schemes, but in 2019, the Direct Selling Association decided to take control of its reputation. They enlisted the help of BBB National Programs to develop a self-regulatory program. From this partnership came the Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC). In this episode of … Continue reading How is Direct Selling Advertising Different? →