Ad Law Access
The Fountain of Youth May Not Be Stocked With Gin
A British hotel group recently introduced "Anti-aGin Gin," a gin that "rejuvenates the skin while you drink." The gin was marketed to people "who want to stay young but don’t want to give up alcohol.” The company…
NAD Addresses Disclosures in Native Ads
When the FTC issued its guidance on native advertising last year, the Commission emphasized the importance of ensuring that consumers are able to distinguish ads from editorial content. If the line between the two gets…
NAD Decision Addresses Endorsements from Product Testers
This week, the NAD published a decision involving an infomercial for the Shark Rocket DeluxePro vacuum. Although the decision covers several issues – including comparative claims, product demonstrations, and consumer…
NAD Addresses Reviews Incentivized by a Sweepstakes
One maker of insect-control products (United Industries Corporation) challenged claims made by another maker of similar products (The Scotts Company) at the NAD. Among the issues in the challenge was a sweepstakes that…
DirecTV's Rob Lowe Ads Found to be Misleading
Last week, we posted about the FDA’s objections to Kim Kardashian's promotion of a morning sickness drug on social media. In our effort to keep you up-to-date on celebrity advertising law issues, this week we turn our…