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An Elon Musk-backed political group is posting fake Kamala Harris ads on Facebook

6:02pm October 30, 2024

Ads seemingly advocating for Vice President Harris on Facebook are really part of an effort by a dark money group to mislead voters. The messages have been viewed millions of times.

A shopper carries Zara shopping bags in Paris. The fashion company said it regrets that some customers were offended by its latest ad campaign.

World News

Zara pulls ad campaign that critics said resembled Gaza destruction

3:26pm December 12, 2023

by Diba Mohtasham

The multinational fashion retailer Zara said it regrets a "misunderstanding" about its latest ad campaign after public outcry over images that some said evoked the war in Gaza.

Horror trailers can be scary for kids — and avoiding them is hard, especially around Halloween.

Arts

Scream time: Has your kid been frightened by a horror movie trailer?

4:29pm October 30, 2023

by Elizabeth Blair

Ads for horror movies and TV shows seem to be everywhere around Halloween — including during shows that kids might be watching. Avoiding them is a challenge.

Balenciaga is suing the producers of its own ad campaign after facing backlash

5:05pm November 28, 2022

by Emily Olson

The luxury fashion house is taking legal action against the production company North Six after back-to-back ad campaigns have left the luxury fashion house embroiled in controversy.

Republicans have ramped up spending on ads about crime while Democrats have boosted spending on ads about abortion rights as November's midterm elections draw nearer.

Politics & Government

Want to know what message midterm candidates think will win? Follow the money

10:07pm October 11, 2022

by Tamara Keith

Ad spending by Democrats on abortion-related messaging took off after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Meanwhile, Republican spending on crime ads tripled in September.

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Campaign signs are posted outside a polling location on the first day of early voting on July 15 in Nashville, Tenn.

Politics & Government

Campaign signs influence how we vote more than you might realize

7:00am October 01, 2022

by Scott Neuman

Especially in local races, political signs can drive name recognition in important ways. In one study, they even helped elevate a fictitious candidate to near the front of the pack.

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York City on Aug. 5. The majority of America's top companies have reported strong earnings, but warning signs about the economy are also emerging from their corporate earnings.

Economy

3 warning signs about the economy coming out of America's top companies

7:29am August 12, 2022

by David Gura

Companies are bracing for potential trouble ahead by lowering their advertising budgets, cutting costs and adapting to their customers' changing spending habits.

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The Hallmark Channel is embroiled in controversy after it pulled an ad by wedding site Zola, which shows a lesbian couple getting married and sharing a kiss.

Arts

Facing Backlash, Hallmark Channel Says It Will 'Reinstate' Ad Of Lesbian Brides

12:10am December 16, 2019

by Laurel Wamsley

The ad for the wedding planning site Zola shows two women kissing after saying "I do." Hallmark had been pressured to drop the spot by a group that complained the ad promoted homosexuality.

Economy

A Listener Asks: What's The Difference Between Underwriting And Advertising?

10:59am December 12, 2019

by David Ford

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The Federal Trade Commission released rules on when and how social media influencers should disclose ads.

National

FTC Issues Rules For Disclosure Of Ads By Social Media Influencers

6:06pm November 05, 2019

by Paolo Zialcita

The consumer watchdog agency is trying to protect users from deceptive ads on social media. The influencer market on Instagram is expected to reach more than $2.5 billion in 2020.