Government Relations News
BAA files Comments with the FCC
The Brand Activation Association (BAA), a division of the ANA, has filed comments with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in support of the Commission’s proposed amendment to Section 73.1216 of the Rules Related to Broadcast Licensee-Conducted Contests (“Contest Rule”).
Better Business Bureau Updates Code of Advertising
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) today announced major updates to the BBB Code of Advertising to reflect changes in the ways advertisers reach consumers, including online and in social media.
Chairman Goodlatte Reintroduces Patent Troll Legislation
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) has reintroduced the bipartisan Innovation Reform Act of 2015.
Deceptive Advertising Ban Upheld by U.S. Court of Appeals
On January 30, 2015, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled that POM Wonderful LLC’s claims that its pomegranate products combat heart disease, prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction aren’t adequately backed by research.
Data Security Legislation Proposed by New York Attorney General
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced on January 15 that he intends to propose legislation to rewrite the state’s data security law.
2014 Compendium of Legislative, Regulatory, and Legal Issues Affecting Advertising
The 2014 ANA Compendium of Legislative, Regulatory, and Legal Issues Affecting Advertising is now available.
ANA Calls on Nevada Congressional Delegation to Oppose Ad Tax Proposals
Yesterday, ANA sent letters to the members of the Nevada Delegation to Congress marking the start of the annual International Consumer Electronics Show which begins today with over 150,000 attendees in Las Vegas.
IWG Prohibition Remains in 2015 Spending Bill
The 2015 ominbus spending bill retains the requirement that the Federal Trade Commission must complete a cost/benefit analysis before completing the Interagency Working Group for Food Marketed to Children (IWG) report.
ANA Files Comments in Opposition to GAC Geographic Names Proposal
This morning, ANA filed comments to ICANN regarding the proposal from the Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) Sub-Group on Geographic Names to expand GAC control over the assignment of geo-based names through the creation of ill-defined new sources of GAC and local government objections.
FDA Plans Major New Studies on DTC Advertising
Earlier this month, the FDA announced its plans to undertake three new studies relating to direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertising.
Marketers May Face Ad Tax Fight in Illinois Next Year
Early in his successful campaign, Bruce Rauner, the Republican governor-elect in Illinois, proposed extending the sales tax to a number of services, including advertising on billboards, radio and television as well as ad agency services.
Report on the 2014 Midterm Elections
A political tidal wave swept through our nation’s capital on Tuesday night.
.Sucks Top Level Domain Poses Serious Threat
It was recently announced that Vox Populi Registry, an affiliate of Momentous Corp., beat out two other competitors to win the new generic Top Level Domain (gTLD) .sucks contention set, paying over $3 million for the string.
ANA Sends Letter to Illinois Congressional Delegation on Ad Taxes
Today, ANA sent a letter to all members of the Illinois delegation to Congress urging them to protect the tax deductibility of advertising.
Comments Needed by November 15, 2014 on Domain Names Proposal
The Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) of ICANN, which consists of over 100 countries, is considering a proposal sponsored by the GAC Sub-Group on Geographic Names to significantly expand the power of GAC to review new gTLD domain name applications in the proposed second round for domain names which may have some geographic significance, whether they are trademarks, generic names, or corporate names.
ANA Urges New York Delegation to Protect Advertising
This morning, ANA sent a letter to all members of the New York delegation to Congress urging them to protect the tax deductibility of advertising.
ANA Joins Other Industry Groups in U.S. Supreme Court Amicus Brief
Today, ANA joined with other industry groups to file an amicus (“friend of the court”) brief with the U.S. Supreme Court.
ANA Files Comments on New ICANN GAC Proposal
ANA has filed comments in opposition to the recent proposal from the ICANN Board to dramatically increase the amount of influence the Government Advisory Committee (GAC) has within ICANN.
Major ICANN Proposal Could Adversely Impact Advertisers
The Government Accountability Committee (GAC) within ICANN has recently proposed a major amendment to its bylaws that would force ICANN to adopt all GAC advice unless two-thirds of ICANN's non-conflicted board members vote to oppose the advice.
TAC Responds to Hearing on Camp’s Tax Plan
In response to a hearing held on Wednesday, July 30th by the House Ways & Means Committee’s Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures, the ANA, as a part of The Advertising Coalition (TAC), has submitted a statement to be included in the record for that hearing.
