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Tag Archives: Deceptive

Are these email subject lines deceptive, clever copywriting or bad data at work?

Email marketers need to lean into their subject lines going forward, but must avoid deception at all costs. Kath Pay on January 10, 2025    AI-driven changes coming to inboxes will put even more pressure on your email subject lines. Are you prepared for the challenge?  The practice isn’t widespread yet, but as more inbox … Continue reading Are these email subject lines deceptive, clever copywriting or bad data at work?

Ethical marketing in the age of hidden fees and deceptive pricing

Marketing must benefit businesses, consumers and society by promoting accountability, transparency and genuine connections. Jay Mandel on March 22, 2024 Most of us crave genuine connections and experiences that hold lasting value. We yearn to build trust and engage in interactions beyond mere transactions. Unfortunately, the realities of commerce and associated marketing often pull us … Continue reading Ethical marketing in the age of hidden fees and deceptive pricing

FTC wants to protect gig workers from ‘unfair or deceptive’ algorithms

Congressional lawmakers try again to secure some benefits for gig workers If passed, independent contractors could qualify for paid holidays and healthcare. A. Khalid @askhalid   Evelyn Hockstein / reuters Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and Todd Young (R-IN), along with Rep. Susan DelBene (D-WA) introduced a bill today that would create a $20 million pilot … Continue reading FTC wants to protect gig workers from ‘unfair or deceptive’ algorithms

FTC Cracks Down on Social Media Deceptive Advertising

Melanie HowardJanuary 15, 2015 Prosecuted for…Tweets? On December 2, 2014, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) published a proposed consent order for public comment, regarding a settlement agreement reached with advertising agency Deutsch LA, Inc.  Deutsch LA was hired by Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC to develop an advertising campaign for the Sony PlayStation Vita (“PS … Continue reading FTC Cracks Down on Social Media Deceptive Advertising