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Jonathan Kanter, President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the antitrust division of the Department of Justice, at his nomination hearing on Oct. 6, 2021.
DOJ Antitrust Nominee Jonathan Kanter Faces Senators On Big Tech, Consumer Welfare Standard

If there’s one thing lawmakers from both sides of the aisle seem able to agree on, it’s the need to rein in Big Tech. Bipartisan support for taking Big Tech down a peg was evident during Jonathan Kanter’s nomination hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. (The same bipartisan vibe was also on display... Continue reading »
by Allison Schiff // October 7th, 2021 //
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Antitrust expert and FTC nominee Lina Khan embodied the phrase “speak softly and carry a big stick
FTC Nominee And Big Tech Foe Lina Khan Is One Step Closer To Becoming A Commissioner
by Allison Schiff // April 21st, 2021 //
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FTC acting chairwoman Rebecca Slaughter
Biden’s FTC Will Be Proactive About Antitrust Enforcement

While there isn’t 100% bipartisan support for strengthening US antitrust laws to deal with big tech, Republicans and Democrats agree on the need for more robust enforcement of existing antitrust laws. “We need personnel at these agencies who are willing to bring the difficult cases,” said Rep. Ken Buck (R-CO), speaking at a House judiciary... Continue reading »
by Allison Schiff // March 19th, 2021 //
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What The Biden Presidency Means For Privacy, Consumer Protection And Antitrust

Soon-to-be-president Joe Biden has a full plate, from ramping up COVID-19 vaccine distribution and dealing with the economy to addressing the stark polarization of the Trump years. So, don’t expect much movement on privacy and consumer protection during the first 100 days. But both are top priorities for the incoming administration. And there’s appetite for... Continue reading »
by Allison Schiff // January 19th, 2021 //
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How Biden’s Rebels Blew Up Trump’s Death Star

After Donald Trump’s then-digital honcho Brad Parscale described the outgoing president’s operation as a Death Star, the Biden campaign’s digital director, Rob Flaherty, posted a gif showing the moon’s space station’s ultimate fate. On Monday, Biden’s ad agency, Bully Pulpit Interactive, hosted a seminar detailing the president-elect’s digital strategy to educate voters, expand its organic... Continue reading »
by Ryan Joe // November 17th, 2020 //
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How Ad Tech Peeps Are Coping With Election-Related Distractions

So, there’s an election or something happening in the United States right now? And, apparently, it’s also a workday. Sure. But there has to be a better strategy for getting through the day than repeatedly stress-refreshing the AP’s live election tallies. Here’s how the ad tech community is staying chill, if such a thing is... Continue reading »
by Allison Schiff // November 4th, 2020 //
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What do you expect after the election from a paid media standpoint if Biden wins or if Trump wins?
What Will Happen To Paid Media After The Election?

As Americans head to the polls, advertisers and publishers need to remain agile with their paid media strategies. There’s a lot we can’t know about what comes next. “As we’ve seen throughout several points this year, it's all about staying flexible, making sure messaging is relevant and appropriate – but not going dark,” said Ken Blom,... Continue reading »
by Allison Schiff // November 3rd, 2020 //
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Mark Zuckerberg
Facebook Will Ban Political Ads Indefinitely Starting On Nov. 3

Facebook will formally prohibit political advertising when the polls close on election night, Nov. 3, with no word on when it will resume accepting political ads. The ban will last for at least a week and could continue longer depending on the situation. President Trump has refused to commit to a peaceful transfer of power... Continue reading »
by Allison Schiff // October 7th, 2020 //
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Well After Trump Campaign Discouraged Voting In 2016, Facebook Still Struggles To Curb Discriminatory Targeting

An investigative report from the UK’s Channel Four News team on Monday accused the 2016 Trump election campaign of actively trying to suppress the Black vote. The expose claims that Trump’s digital team targeted negative ads about Hillary Clinton at 3.5 million Black American voters in battleground states with the hope that they wouldn’t show... Continue reading »
by Allison Schiff // September 29th, 2020 //
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In Election Run-Up, Xandr Launches Compliance Solution For Programmatic Political Ads

Political advertisers have shied away from programmatic because they require stringent fact-checking and creative approvals. But as streaming soars and people cut the cord, political advertisers want to take advantage of targeting as they shift budget to OTT – especially as the 2020 election approaches. Xandr has launched a curated workflow that allows political and... Continue reading »
by Alison Weissbrot // August 26th, 2020 //
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