Tag: Online Advertising
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US Senators Urge FTC and SEC Probe into Scam Ads on Facebook and Instagram
Lawmakers Press for Oversight of Social Media Advertising Two prominent U.S. senators have escalated their push for stronger scrutiny of online advertising, asking the heads of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to investigate whether revenue from ads on Facebook and Instagram is fueling scams and the promotion of…
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Understanding BMS Marketing in China Through Diaries of Pregnant Women and New Mothers
Introduction Breast-milk substitutes (BMS) marketing remains pervasive worldwide, but its public-health impact is most acute where breastfeeding rates are low and online advertising thrives. In China, the largest global BMS market, a UNICEF/WHO field study used a diary method to trace how pregnant women and new mothers encounter BMS online. The findings illuminate the channels,…
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New MAS Guidelines for Financial Content Creators in Singapore
Introduction to MAS Advisory Letters On September 25, 2023, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced that five content creators would receive advisory letters for potentially providing financial advice without the necessary licenses. This action underscores the increasing scrutiny over online financial advice amid a rapidly evolving digital landscape. New Guidelines Effective March 2026 MAS…