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: Google’s new advertising technology is under investigation over competition concerns from U.K. regulator

The U.K.'s competition regulator will investigate Google’s new digital advertising tool, assessing whether it will harm competition by causing advertising spending to become even more concentrated on the tech giant’s ecosystem......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJan 8th, 2021

UK watchdog deems Shell"s "drive carbon neutral" ad campaign acceptable

A Royal Dutch Shell advertising campaign promising customers they can "drive carbon neutral" has been deemed acceptable under Britain's advertising rules following an investigation, regulators said on Wednesday......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMay 6th, 2020

Capitol Report: Small-business owners could face jail time as DOJ launches investigation into coronavirus loan program

The Justice Department has opened an investigation into companies that applied for loans under the Paycheck Protection Program, and businesses that provided misleading information could face jail sentences, experts say......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 2nd, 2020

Florida attorney general investigates cruise line for alleged false statements about COVID-19

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has launched a consumer protection investigation into Norwegian Cruise Line to determine whether the Miami-based cruise line made misleading statements about the novel coronavirus to customers. According to a .....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 25th, 2020

Texas AG says break-up, all other remedies on the table in Google probe

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is leading a multistate investigation into Alphabet Inc's Google unit, said on Wednesday he has not taken any possible punishment off the table, including breaking up the search and advertising giant......»»

Category: topSource: reutersFeb 5th, 2020

State AGs plan to widen probe of Google to include search, Android businesses: report

The AGs are preparing subpoenas, called civil investigation demands, to support the inquiries, according to a report on CNBC. To date, the investigation has focused on Google’s advertising business......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchNov 14th, 2019

Column: Junk mail disguised as official correspondence — how is this legal?

California law prohibits deceptive or misleading advertising. But that doesn't stop companies and groups from sendi.....»»

Category: topSource: latimesOct 11th, 2019

Google begins responding to Texas antitrust investigators" data demands

Texas officials managing a sprawling investigation of the advertising practices at Alphabet Inc's Google have begun receiving data from the search and advertising giant after two previous probes bogged down in extended document fights......»»

Category: topSource: reutersOct 10th, 2019

Google targeted in antitrust inquiry by attorneys general in 48 states, DC and Puerto Rico

An investigation involving 50 attorneys general will look into Google's dominance in online advertising and search traffic for anti-com.....»»

Category: topSource: usatodaySep 9th, 2019

Google targeted in new investigation from 50 attorneys-general

Attorneys-general from 50 U.S. states and territories have launched an investigation into Google’s dominance in both search and advertising......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsSep 9th, 2019

Google targeted in antitrust probe by state AGs in 48 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico

An investigation involving 50 attorneys general will look into Google's dominance in online advertising and search traffic for antico.....»»

Category: topSource: usatodaySep 9th, 2019

Facebook Agrees to Pay Record $5 Billion Settlement in Privacy Investigation

The deal changes little about the company’s lucrative advertising business Facebook agreed to pay a record $5 billion to resolve a U.S. investigation into years of privacy violations, a se.....»»

Category: topSource: timeJul 24th, 2019

Comey Under DOJ Investigation For Misleading Trump While Targeting Him In FBI Probe

Former FBI Director James Comey has been under investigation for misleading President Trump - telling him in private that he wasn't the target of an ongoing FBI probe, while refusing to admit to this in public. According t.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeJul 22nd, 2019

UK regulator investigates role of Facebook, Google in ad market

Britain's competition regulator has launched an investigation into the power wielded by Facebook and Google in digital advertising markets, including the ownership of data......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJul 3rd, 2019

Judge: Anheuser-Busch must revise ads called "misleading"

A Wisconsin judge has ordered Anheuser-Busch to stop suggesting in advertising that MillerCoors' light beers contain corn syrup, in a preliminary ruling on a lawsuit filed by MillerCoors against its rival......»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsMay 25th, 2019

A new way to get teens to stop buying junk food — tell them they’re being manipulated

Exposing teens to misleading advertising from junk food brands can have a positive effect, a study concluded......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 17th, 2019

Facebook Charged With Housing Discrimination Following HUD Investigation

Facebook's targeted advertising enables housing discrimination, HUD says. Facebook has been hit with housing discrimination charges over the way the company allegedly operates.....»»

Category: europeSource: fortuneMar 28th, 2019

CEO"s departure pushes WPP into uncharted waters

WPP shares slid as investors digest the sudden departure of its founder, legendary ad man Martin Sorrell. He leaves, following an investigation into alleged misconduct, at a time of sweeping change in the advertising industry......»»

Category: videoSource: reutersApr 16th, 2018

WPP Chief Executive Martin Sorrell, Contending With Probe, Decided to Resign

Before stepping down, Martin Sorrell faced a choice: endure an investigation into an allegation of personal misconduct, or leave the advertising giant he founded three decades ago, say people familiar with the board and Mr. Sorrell......»»

Category: smallbizSource: wsjApr 15th, 2018

Martin Sorrell Resigns as Chief of WPP Advertising Agency

Mr. Sorrell had been facing an allegation of personal misconduct. The company said an investigation concluded the issue did not involve amounts that were “material.”.....»»

Category: mediaSource: nytApr 14th, 2018