Regulatory Rumblings

The OBA Battle Continues

All of these new online behavioral advertising (OBA) bills, if enacted into law, would greatly affect the ability of marketers to effectively reach consumers.

Do Not Track Should Not Pass Go

Focusing on Real Solutions to Childhood Obesity

The White House Task Force on Childhood Obesity released an important report yesterday on “Solving the Problem of Childhood Obesity Within a Generation.” We commend the President and all of the members of the Task Force for their efforts to focus on real solutions to this serious national challenge. The Action Plan released today contains a number of comprehensive strategies and recommendati ...

FCC Examining "Future of Media"

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued an examination into the “Future of Media and Information Needs of Communities in a Digital Age.” The FCC states its goal is to “assess whether all Americans have access to vibrant, diverse sources of news and information that will enable them to enrich their lives, their communities and our democracy.”

FTC Forum Today on Food Marketing and Childhood Obesity

Today, ANA is taking part in a discussion at the Federal Trade Commission’s public forum on “Sizing Up Food Marketing and Childhood Obesity.” The panel discussion covers “Advertising to Children and the First Amendment.”