FTC Brings First Ever Enforcement Action against Individual Social Media Influencers; Updates Warning Letters and Guidance for Influencers and Marketers

By Allison Fitzpatrick and Paavana L. Kumar With the FTC’s recent announcement regarding its actions against social media influencers, the FTC is re-emphasizing its concerns about influencer campaigns that violate the law by failing to clearly and conspicuously disclose paid sponsorships or other material connections. The FTC’s Complaint Last month, the FTC announced its first…

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Conversations With Series during Advertising Week

The AD Club had a special AW edition of the very popular “Conversation With” Series where we provided direct access and one-on-one conversations with top industry executives who are changing the way we do business. Leading these conversations, were our very own influential Young Professionals, who dove into hot topics. Speakers included: Carl Fremont, Global Chief…

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Introducing Desirée Tunstall, Inneractive’s President and General Manager of North America

Earlier this year, Inneractive, an independent global mobile ad exchange, appointed Desirée Tunstall as Vice President and General Manager of North America, responsible for growing the team in the region, as well as developing strategic partnerships and revenue opportunities with publishers, demand-side partners and agencies. Click here to read more.

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14th Annual Stars of Madison Avenue Highlights

2017 Stars Honorees: (l-r) Susanna Fagring, Forsman & Bodenfors, Kaisy O’Reilly, SK-II, Anselmo Ramos, DAVID The Agency, Gustavo Lauria, We Believers, Josy Paul, BBDO India, Peter Carter, P&G, Jessica Barlow, LVMH, Givenchy Beauty & Kenzo Parfums, Brian Phillips, Framework  Gathering insights on bravery from today’s most innovative brands was the perfect way to kick-off the…

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Creative Spirit Launches to Create Integrated Employment Opportunities for People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Al-3ORf3p4w] Creative Spirit, a non-profit organization that creates integrated employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and development disabilities (IDDs), today announced its launch into the U.S. market. Creative Spirit is committed to creating a global movement, changing the face of what true diversity in employment looks like via advocacy, awareness and, most importantly, action…

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Meet the 2017 i'mPART Fellows

The i’mPART Fellowship Program is a year-long experience for women who submitted winning applications. Out of over 160 women who applied or were nominated, 12 were chosen for this unique, AD Club-curated experience that provides the winners unparalleled training opportunities, access to major industry events, and executive level mentorship. Meet this year’s class: Not Pictured:…

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Dear Interns

by Bill Koenigsberg, originally appeared on MediaPost Dear Interns, As the summer draws to a close, I would like to thank each and every one of you for making our industry better. You are the future leaders of our industry, and we — the current leaders — owe it to you to provide leadership and advice,…

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