FTC Issues Long-Awaited Native Advertising Guidance

By Vejay G. Lalla and Paavana L. Kumar  As marketers continue to find ways to try and interact with ever more distracted consumers online, and new technologies such as ad blocking may make it even more difficult to reach consumers, native advertising is growing to comprise a more significant component of online advertising. Increasingly, native…

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Avoiding Missteps on Social Media Platforms

This is Part V of a blog series from Davis & Gilbert’s recent report, “Advertising Law: 2013 Lessons Learned & 2014 Practical Advice,” on the significant changes in the law relating to advertising, marketing and promotions in 2013, and suggestions for advertisers and agencies to think about and address in 2014. By Joseph J. Lewczak,…

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Honda Brings 'The Power of Dreams' to Life With Two-Minute Commercial Created by Stop-Motion Artist and Influencer PES

Capitalizing on Honda’s established, strong brand identity and its core belief in “The Power of Dreams,” the company is launching a two-minute commercial, “Paper,” during CBS Sunday NFL on Sunday, Sept. 20. After months in the making, thousands of hand-drawn and -colored illustrations from multiple artists provide the platform for an intricate paper-flipping journey to…

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The AI Adoption Gap: Organizations Don’t Have an AI Problem, They Have a Business Problem They Haven’t Pinned Down

Byline: Co-Authors Jean Marc Papin, Blue Wind Advisory & Pedro L. Rodriguez, PLR Group Inc.  If there was one theme that emerged from conversations at Cannes Lions this year, it was this: organizations have moved beyond asking whether they should invest in AI. They’re now asking where AI actually creates value.   At the Shelly Palmer Innovation Series breakfast, leaders from Taco Bell,…

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AAPI Heritage Month | Rockstar: Youna Kim

Youna Kim is a Senior Vice President of Investment at Zenith and a driving force behind modern media strategy for Fortune 100 brands. Based in Atlanta, she leads large‑scale digital investment across performance, commerce, and brand growth, translating complexity into clear, measurable impact. As an Asian American media leader, Youna is deeply committed to advancing…

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AAPI Heritage Month | Innovator: Bo Han

  Bo Han is the Chief Commercial Officer of Transmit, a market-leading technology company unlocking the full revenue potential of streamed content through the power of AI and sports data. Transmit empowers broadcasters, leagues, and streaming platforms to maximize monetization through innovative in-stream ad formats, advanced ad delivery, and real-time data intelligence that enhances both…

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AAPI Heritage Month | Rockstar: Janel Ilagan

Janel Ilagan is a Senior Social Strategist at McCann New York, turning cultural insights into social-first ideas that drive engagement, build community, and elevate brand presence. Born and raised in New York City and a first-generation Filipino-American, Janel brings a deep sense of resilience, curiosity, and creativity to everything she does. With over eight years…

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