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09:00 ET Justin Connor Named Executive Director for The Center for Industry Self-Regulation, a Foundation Created by BBB National Programs

Recognizing a timely opportunity to promote and grow the next generation of independent industry self-regulation programs, The Center for Industry...

May 05, 2022, 09:00 ET National Advertising Review Board Recommends Merck Discontinue "Best in Show" Commercial for Bravecto Flea and Tick Preventative for Dogs

A panel of the National Advertising Review Board (NARB), the appellate advertising law body of BBB National Programs, has recommended that Merck...

May 04, 2022, 09:00 ET National Advertising Division Finds Certain Apartments.com Website Claims Supported; Advertiser CoStar Group Appeals Other Findings

The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs determined that CoStar Group, Inc. has a reasonable basis for its claims that...

May 02, 2022, 09:00 ET Privacy Watchdog Finds T-Mobile in Substantial Compliance with Advertising Privacy Best Practices

BBB National Programs' data privacy watchdog, the Digital Advertising Accountability Program (DAAP), worked with T-Mobile USA, Inc. to bring it into...

Apr 27, 2022, 11:00 ET Brilliant Earth Voluntarily Discontinues "Free Diamond Earrings" and "One Day Only!" Claims Following National Advertising Division Challenge

In a BBB National Programs National Advertising Division (NAD) challenge, Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. voluntarily discontinued claims made in...

Apr 27, 2022, 09:00 ET National Advertising Review Board Finds Goli Nutrition's "Apple Cider Vinegar" Gummies Product Name Supported and Not Misleading

A panel of the National Advertising Review Board (NARB), the appellate advertising law body of BBB National Programs, has determined that Goli...

Apr 26, 2022, 11:00 ET National Advertising Division Finds Innovix Pharma Qualified Claims Supported; Recommends Certain OmegaVia Performance Claims be Discontinued

The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs determined that Innovix Pharma Inc., manufacturer of OmegaVia Fish Oil and OmegaVia...

Apr 20, 2022, 09:00 ET National Advertising Division Finds Spectrum's "Most Consistent Download Speeds" Claim Supported; Recommends Others be Modified or Discontinued

In a challenge brought by AT&T Services. Inc., the National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs determined that Charter...

Apr 19, 2022, 07:00 ET To Help U.S. Companies Responsibly Collect and Manage Teenager Data, Center for Industry Self-Regulation Publishes TeenAge Privacy Program Roadmap

BBB National Programs' Center for Industry Self-Regulation today announced the launch of the TeenAge Privacy Program (TAPP) Roadmap, a new...

Apr 13, 2022, 09:00 ET In Two Fast-Track SWIFT Cases, NAD Recommends Spectrum Modify or Discontinue Claims and Vision Direct Voluntarily Discontinues Claim

The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs closed two Fast-Track SWIFT cases in March. In these cases: DIRECTV, LLC challenged...

Apr 12, 2022, 09:00 ET National Advertising Division Recommends Clif Bar Discontinue Claim "The Ultimate Energy Bar" with "An Optimal Blend of Protein, Fat, and Carbs"

The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs recommended that Clif Bar & Company discontinue the challenged claim "The Ultimate...

Apr 07, 2022, 09:00 ET National Advertising Review Board Recommends Bausch + Lomb Discontinue or Modify Certain Claims for INFUSE Contact Lenses

A panel of the National Advertising Review Board (NARB), the appellate advertising law body of BBB National Programs, has recommended that Bausch...

Mar 30, 2022, 09:00 ET Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council Refers FutureNet Earnings Claims to the Federal Trade Commission for Possible Enforcement

The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) of BBB National Programs referred certain FutureNet, Inc. earnings claims to the Federal Trade...

Mar 24, 2022, 09:00 ET NAD Finds Certain "Fewer Calories" and "Less Fat" Claims for Danone Light & Fit Yogurt Supported; Recommends Modifications to Danone Two Good Yogurt Claims

The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs determined that Danone US, LLC has a reasonable basis to support the following...

Mar 22, 2022, 09:00 ET National Advertising Division Finds "225k 5-Star Product Reviews" Claim for Prose Customizable Hair Products Supported, With Qualification

The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs determined that PerSé Beauty Inc. (doing business as "Prose") provided a reasonable...

Mar 17, 2022, 11:00 ET Children's Advertising Review Unit Recommends Jazwares Modify Misleading Ads and Product Packaging for Micro Machines; Company Agrees to Comply

The Children's Advertising Review Unit (CARU), a division of BBB National Programs, determined that Jazwares LLC advertising and product packaging...

Mar 17, 2022, 09:00 ET National Advertising Division Finds Certain T-Mobile Home Internet Claims Supported; Recommends Others Be Modified or Discontinued

The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs determined that T-Mobile USA, Inc.'s "no data caps" claim for its Home Internet...

Mar 16, 2022, 11:00 ET National Advertising Division Recommends P&G Discontinue Claim that Olay Body Wash "Improves Skin 3X Better" than the Leading Body Wash

The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs recommended that The Procter and Gamble Company (P&G) discontinue the claim that...

Mar 16, 2022, 09:00 ET Children's Advertising Review Unit Recommends Moose Toys Include Disclosures and Adult Supervision in Gotta Go Turdle Ads; Company Agrees to Comply

The Children's Advertising Review Unit (CARU) of BBB National Programs recommended that Moose Toys modify its television and YouTube advertisements...

Mar 15, 2022, 09:00 ET National Advertising Division Finds Certain Sustainability Claims for Chipotle Mexican Grill Supported; Recommends Modification of Others

The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs determined that Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. provided a reasonable basis for the...

Mar 08, 2022, 11:00 ET Children's Advertising Review Unit Finds TickTalk Tech in Violation of COPPA and CARU's Privacy Guidelines; Company Agrees to Corrective Actions

The Children's Advertising Review Unit (CARU) of BBB National Programs has found TickTalk Tech, LLC, owner and operator of the TickTalk 4 Smart Watch ...

Mar 08, 2022, 09:00 ET National Advertising Division Finds Spectrum Mobile Pricing Claims Supported with Adequate Disclosures; Recommends Disparaging AT&T Claim Be Discontinued

The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs determined that, with appropriate clear and conspicuous disclosures, Spectrum's...

Mar 02, 2022, 09:00 ET National Advertising Division Recommends WaterWipes Discontinue "#1 Wipes Against the Causes of Diaper Rash" Claims for Infant Cleansing Wipes

The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs recommended that WaterWipes discontinue claims stating: WaterWipes is the "#1 wipe...

Mar 01, 2022, 11:00 ET National Advertising Division Finds Niantic's Charitable Donation Claims Supported

The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs determined that Niantic, Inc. was able to support claims pledging charitable...

Mar 01, 2022, 09:00 ET National Advertising Division Finds DoorDash Black Lives Matter Related Charitable Donation Claim Supported

The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs determined that DoorDash, Inc., an online food ordering company, was able to support ...