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FTC Sues Amazon for Allegedly Duping Advertisers
Amazon is one of the biggest digital advertising platforms in the world. Turns out, according to a lawsuit filed Monday by the Federal Trade Commission and 22 states, the company allegedly used its market dominance to repeatedly overcharge…
'GTA' makes advertising appointment TV
In premiering its ' Grand Theft Auto VI ' trailer exclusively as a Netflix livestream last Thursday, Rockstar Games proved that advertising can be must-see TV. Why it matters: For decades, brands have relied on live TV to advertise around…
Amazon Faces FTC Suit Claiming It Misled Advertisers on Pricing
The US Federal Trade Commission is preparing to sue e-commerce giant Amazon.com Inc. over claims the company misled advertisers on prices, according to a person familiar with the matter. A group of US states is also set to join the potential…
FTC, 22 states sue Amazon over alleged 'hidden surcharges' for advertisers
In 2019, Amazon quietly changed its auction rules to include an undisclosed surcharge that would have to be paid by the online brands and sellers advertising on the platform. “This bait and switch betrayed advertisers' trust and extracted…
Amazon is sued by the FTC and 22 states for 'secretly' overcharging advertisers since 2019
Amazon has been sued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 22 states over its handling of advertising auctions. The company has made billions of dollars by 'secretly' inflating its rates for more than six years, according to a statement from…
Snapchat expands Unified Attribution to all advertisers
This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Snapchat announced an expansion of its Unified Attribution approach for app marketers, which will enable more advertisers to combine Snap Ads performance insights with data from…
This Clinic Was Registered As A Hairdresser, While Advertising Surgery Openly For Month
This story is part of Bored Panda Premium • 11 min read When Yulixa Toloza walked into Beauty Láser in southern Bogotá for a laser liposuction and fat transfer, she had good reason to be apprehensive. But while one staff member…
FTC sues Amazon, alleging it overcharged advertisers
The Federal Trade Commission and 22 states on Monday accused retail giant Amazon of deceiving businesses by overcharging prices to advertise on its massive retail platform, pocketing billions for the company. The lawsuit claimed 1.2 million…
Lawsuit claims Amazon overcharged advertisers | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission and 22 U.S. states sued Amazon.com Inc. over claims the e-commerce giant systematically overcharged advertisers for years. The FTC, which enforces antitrust and consumer laws, and the state attorneys general claim…
TCL sues Samsung for false advertising over 'Mini LED' televisions
Sept 1: Chinese consumer electronics company TCL has sued South Korea's Samsung in Los Angeles federal court, accusing its rival of falsely advertising some televisions as using 'Mini LED' technology. The lawsuit, filed on Monday, alleges Samsung…
FTC Sues Amazon Over Alleged $20 Billion Advertising Surcharge Scheme
The Federal Trade Commission and 22 state attorneys general sued Amazon on Monday, alleging the retailer secretly overcharged advertisers through changes to its advertising auctions. According to the FTC, Amazon changed how it determined prices…
5 questions facing advertisers, publishers and creators heading into fall
In this week's Digiday Podcast episode, hosts Kimeko McCoy and Tim Peterson recap the season's biggest developments in the media and marketing industries and the questions they raise for the final stretch of 2026. Here's a sample of what they…
FTC, 22 states sue Amazon over e-commerce advertising practices - SiliconANGLE
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission and 22 state attorneys general today sued Amazon.com Inc. over its practices in the online advertising market. The e-commerce giant pushed back against the complaint in a lengthy statement. Amazon entered the…
Nebraska, Iowa AGs join FTC lawsuit alleging Amazon hid advertising surcharges
Updated: 10:21 PM CDT Aug 31, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Nebraska, Iowa join multi-state lawsuit against Amazon Updated: 10:21 PM CDT Aug 31, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ OMAHA, Neb. — Nebraska and Iowa joined a coalition of 22…
Radar Trends to Watch: September 2026
Midway through each month, I think “The next Trends is going to be small. Not much is happening.” This is the first time that I've been right. Was everyone on vacation in August? Am I becoming jaded? There were many model releases…
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