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🚨 Join our Checkmate crew for an exclusive Q&A with adtech legend, @aripaparo.com and our very own @ariellesgarcia.bsky.social!
🗓️ August 18 at 2pm
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August 13, 2025 at 5:15 PM
🚨 Join our Checkmate crew for an exclusive Q&A with adtech legend, @aripaparo.com and our very own @ariellesgarcia.bsky.social!
🗓️ August 18 at 2pm
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🚨 EPIC and Enforce (@iccl.bsky.social) urged the FTC to investigate Google’s Real-Time Bidding (RTB) data in the first ever complaint under PADFAA, the new national security data law. 🧵
Read the complaint here: epic.org/wp-content/u...
Read the complaint here: epic.org/wp-content/u...
January 16, 2025 at 6:25 PM
🚨 EPIC and Enforce (@iccl.bsky.social) urged the FTC to investigate Google’s Real-Time Bidding (RTB) data in the first ever complaint under PADFAA, the new national security data law. 🧵
Read the complaint here: epic.org/wp-content/u...
Read the complaint here: epic.org/wp-content/u...
"The goalposts move to wherever Google needs them to be."
Our COO, Arielle Garcia, chatted with Allison Schiff at AdExchanger about Google's recent decision to reverse its stance on device fingerprinting, an invasive form of digital ad tracking that monitors device characteristics.
Our COO, Arielle Garcia, chatted with Allison Schiff at AdExchanger about Google's recent decision to reverse its stance on device fingerprinting, an invasive form of digital ad tracking that monitors device characteristics.
January 16, 2025 at 9:23 PM
"The goalposts move to wherever Google needs them to be."
Our COO, Arielle Garcia, chatted with Allison Schiff at AdExchanger about Google's recent decision to reverse its stance on device fingerprinting, an invasive form of digital ad tracking that monitors device characteristics.
Our COO, Arielle Garcia, chatted with Allison Schiff at AdExchanger about Google's recent decision to reverse its stance on device fingerprinting, an invasive form of digital ad tracking that monitors device characteristics.
One again, Google's been busted for letting scammers run ads with fake endorsements from celebrities
Deepfakes of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, Mike Tyson, and Terry Crews are being used to sell erectile dysfunction supplements on YouTube that promise to get you ‘rock hard.’
🔗 www.404media.co/deepfake-you...
🔗 www.404media.co/deepfake-you...
December 4, 2024 at 5:13 PM
One again, Google's been busted for letting scammers run ads with fake endorsements from celebrities
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Thanks to @thedrum.bsky.social for the opportunity to share my thoughts on implications of the FTC's latest enforcement actions & CFPB proposed data broker rule.
TL;DR: real consent = less scale
Have a read here, and see the quoted thread for more details.
TL;DR: real consent = less scale
Have a read here, and see the quoted thread for more details.
December 3, 2024 at 9:16 PM
Thanks to @thedrum.bsky.social for the opportunity to share my thoughts on implications of the FTC's latest enforcement actions & CFPB proposed data broker rule.
TL;DR: real consent = less scale
Have a read here, and see the quoted thread for more details.
TL;DR: real consent = less scale
Have a read here, and see the quoted thread for more details.
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FTC Bans Location Data Company That Powers the Surveillance Ecosystem
Venntel is a primary provider of location data to the government or other companies that sell to U.S. agencies. The FTC is banning Venntel from selling data lots of data
🔗 www.404media.co/ftc-bans-loc...
Venntel is a primary provider of location data to the government or other companies that sell to U.S. agencies. The FTC is banning Venntel from selling data lots of data
🔗 www.404media.co/ftc-bans-loc...
December 3, 2024 at 6:58 PM
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2025 is going to be a big year for making a fair internet for people, advertisers, and publishers.
This Giving Tuesday, we’re asking that you join us as a Checkmate to support the work we do. What work is that? Well, I'm glad you asked, hypothetical Bluesky user!
Because this year alone ...
This Giving Tuesday, we’re asking that you join us as a Checkmate to support the work we do. What work is that? Well, I'm glad you asked, hypothetical Bluesky user!
Because this year alone ...
December 3, 2024 at 5:42 PM
2025 is going to be a big year for making a fair internet for people, advertisers, and publishers.
This Giving Tuesday, we’re asking that you join us as a Checkmate to support the work we do. What work is that? Well, I'm glad you asked, hypothetical Bluesky user!
Because this year alone ...
This Giving Tuesday, we’re asking that you join us as a Checkmate to support the work we do. What work is that? Well, I'm glad you asked, hypothetical Bluesky user!
Because this year alone ...
This Giving Tuesday, we want to thank our beautiful Checkmates.
You help us make sure advertiser dollars support legitimate publishers instead of AI spam, clickbait, and scams.
If you’d like to join us as a Checkmate, go to checkmyads.org/donate to sign up.
You help us make sure advertiser dollars support legitimate publishers instead of AI spam, clickbait, and scams.
If you’d like to join us as a Checkmate, go to checkmyads.org/donate to sign up.
December 3, 2024 at 2:51 PM
This Giving Tuesday, we want to thank our beautiful Checkmates.
You help us make sure advertiser dollars support legitimate publishers instead of AI spam, clickbait, and scams.
If you’d like to join us as a Checkmate, go to checkmyads.org/donate to sign up.
You help us make sure advertiser dollars support legitimate publishers instead of AI spam, clickbait, and scams.
If you’d like to join us as a Checkmate, go to checkmyads.org/donate to sign up.
Brands are at the mercy of the algorithm when it comes to where their ads appear online, @catthekin.checkmyads.org writes for @wired.com.
But they’re about to get more control.
www.wired.com/story/big-te...
But they’re about to get more control.
www.wired.com/story/big-te...
The Pressure Is on for Big Tech to Regulate the Broken Digital Advertising Industry
Brands have been at the mercy of the algorithm when it comes to where their ads appear online, but they’re about to get more control.
www.wired.com
December 2, 2024 at 7:08 PM
Brands are at the mercy of the algorithm when it comes to where their ads appear online, @catthekin.checkmyads.org writes for @wired.com.
But they’re about to get more control.
www.wired.com/story/big-te...
But they’re about to get more control.
www.wired.com/story/big-te...
Like cute clothes AND making sure advertiser dollars support legitimate websites and facts instead of AI spam and clickbait?
Good news: Check My Ads has merch!
Support our work in style: checkmyads.org/shop/
Good news: Check My Ads has merch!
Support our work in style: checkmyads.org/shop/
November 27, 2024 at 4:05 PM
Like cute clothes AND making sure advertiser dollars support legitimate websites and facts instead of AI spam and clickbait?
Good news: Check My Ads has merch!
Support our work in style: checkmyads.org/shop/
Good news: Check My Ads has merch!
Support our work in style: checkmyads.org/shop/
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#USvgoogle closing arguments just ended. Some quick highlights.
1. Notable question/statement from the Judge Brinkema during Google closing arguments where she speaks to how Ohio v. Amex (re: 2-sided transaction platforms) initially had a "certain attraction," it ultimately became less attractive.
1. Notable question/statement from the Judge Brinkema during Google closing arguments where she speaks to how Ohio v. Amex (re: 2-sided transaction platforms) initially had a "certain attraction," it ultimately became less attractive.
November 25, 2024 at 7:00 PM
#USvgoogle closing arguments just ended. Some quick highlights.
1. Notable question/statement from the Judge Brinkema during Google closing arguments where she speaks to how Ohio v. Amex (re: 2-sided transaction platforms) initially had a "certain attraction," it ultimately became less attractive.
1. Notable question/statement from the Judge Brinkema during Google closing arguments where she speaks to how Ohio v. Amex (re: 2-sided transaction platforms) initially had a "certain attraction," it ultimately became less attractive.
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#USvGoogle search proposed remedies are up: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Digging in now, but divestiture of Chrome is indeed in, and Android isn’t totally off the table.
Digging in now, but divestiture of Chrome is indeed in, and Android isn’t totally off the table.
November 21, 2024 at 9:47 AM
#USvGoogle search proposed remedies are up: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Digging in now, but divestiture of Chrome is indeed in, and Android isn’t totally off the table.
Digging in now, but divestiture of Chrome is indeed in, and Android isn’t totally off the table.
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November 15, 2024 at 6:29 PM
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Hi everyone.
The Onion, with the help of the Sandy Hook families, has purchased InfoWars.
We are planning on making it a very funny, very stupid website.
We have retained the services of some Onion and Clickhole Hall of Famers to pull this off.
I can't wait to show you what we have cooked up.
The Onion, with the help of the Sandy Hook families, has purchased InfoWars.
We are planning on making it a very funny, very stupid website.
We have retained the services of some Onion and Clickhole Hall of Famers to pull this off.
I can't wait to show you what we have cooked up.
November 14, 2024 at 6:30 PM
And put it on your inclusion lists!
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Hello new/old friends! A bit about me - I’m a tech and media policy advocate, focused on a more transparent information economy and the business incentives driving our online spaces. I care deeply about free expression and consumer protection. Currently I’m the policy director @checkmyads.org
November 12, 2024 at 4:13 PM
Hello new/old friends! A bit about me - I’m a tech and media policy advocate, focused on a more transparent information economy and the business incentives driving our online spaces. I care deeply about free expression and consumer protection. Currently I’m the policy director @checkmyads.org
all right all right once more with feeling
November 12, 2024 at 3:18 PM
all right all right once more with feeling
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Big news! We filed a request for inquiry with the Federal Trade Commission about Twitter today. Their new ad format is… to not label ads!?
We at @checkmyads.org think this is probably illegal. @sarahkwiley.bsky.social filed today.
www.wired.com/story/ftc-x-...
We at @checkmyads.org think this is probably illegal. @sarahkwiley.bsky.social filed today.
www.wired.com/story/ftc-x-...
November 15, 2023 at 5:30 PM
Big news! We filed a request for inquiry with the Federal Trade Commission about Twitter today. Their new ad format is… to not label ads!?
We at @checkmyads.org think this is probably illegal. @sarahkwiley.bsky.social filed today.
www.wired.com/story/ftc-x-...
We at @checkmyads.org think this is probably illegal. @sarahkwiley.bsky.social filed today.
www.wired.com/story/ftc-x-...
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Love to see it (correctly labelled). Great work by the @checkmyads.org community. www.wired.com/story/ftc-x-...
A Watchdog Group Calls for an Investigation of X’s Sneaky New Ads
Industry watchdog Check My Ads is petitioning the Federal Trade Commission to investigate X for unlabeled—and potentially misleading—advertisements.
www.wired.com
November 15, 2023 at 6:56 PM
Love to see it (correctly labelled). Great work by the @checkmyads.org community. www.wired.com/story/ftc-x-...
Given how toxic Twitter has become, we asked the Trustworthy Accountability Group to investigate if Twitter is in breach of its brand safety guidelines.
The company's CEO confirmed to Digiday that investigation is now under way.
digiday.com/marketing/xs...
The company's CEO confirmed to Digiday that investigation is now under way.
digiday.com/marketing/xs...
September 8, 2023 at 4:58 PM
Given how toxic Twitter has become, we asked the Trustworthy Accountability Group to investigate if Twitter is in breach of its brand safety guidelines.
The company's CEO confirmed to Digiday that investigation is now under way.
digiday.com/marketing/xs...
The company's CEO confirmed to Digiday that investigation is now under way.
digiday.com/marketing/xs...
We're investigating reports that people being shown ads on Twitter that aren't marked as ads, something the FTC really isn't a fan of! So if you're still occasionally on the hellsite and happen to notice this, zing a couple screenshots our way: submit@checkmyads.org
September 8, 2023 at 3:11 PM
We're investigating reports that people being shown ads on Twitter that aren't marked as ads, something the FTC really isn't a fan of! So if you're still occasionally on the hellsite and happen to notice this, zing a couple screenshots our way: submit@checkmyads.org
Hi, hello, ahoy! New platform, same mission: Dismantle the disinformation economy.
Our latest effort: Making sure advertisers know Elon Musk's most recent outburst against the ADL is a failed attempt to cover up his own incompetence.
checkmyads.org/updates/musk...
Our latest effort: Making sure advertisers know Elon Musk's most recent outburst against the ADL is a failed attempt to cover up his own incompetence.
checkmyads.org/updates/musk...
September 7, 2023 at 9:14 PM
Hi, hello, ahoy! New platform, same mission: Dismantle the disinformation economy.
Our latest effort: Making sure advertisers know Elon Musk's most recent outburst against the ADL is a failed attempt to cover up his own incompetence.
checkmyads.org/updates/musk...
Our latest effort: Making sure advertisers know Elon Musk's most recent outburst against the ADL is a failed attempt to cover up his own incompetence.
checkmyads.org/updates/musk...