Walmart’s Roblox deal needs to be viewed as part of its proposed takeover of Vizio. #ftc

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Why video is key to Roblox’s evolving advertising strategy marketingdive.com/news/roblox-im… via Marketing Dive

See how much data Albertson’s reaps for retail media ops; so does Kroger. #ftc #antitrust #privacy . mediapost.com/publications/a…

The is the most effective FTC since I started in DC back in 1991. Shows system can work if people dedicated to prioritizing public interest.

Streaming data digital marketing consolidation continues across video (CTV) & retail sectors, inc. Trade Desk, Walmart, Kroger, Albertsons, Roku etc.
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Then Microsoft should stop use of all Gen AI in advertising and marketing, if it sincerely wants to protect youth and public.

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The FTC has finalized its changes to the Health Breach Notification Rule. We can expect to see a lot more #privacy enforcement - with real penalties- around #health data not covered by #HIPAA in the wake of this ftc.gov/news-events/ne…

Google & LiveRamp alliance, with new consolidation via Habu deal, shows why privacy regulators must tighten any first party data use, including when leveraged by so called clean rooms. This is why we need FTC commercial surveillance rules. seekingalpha.com/article/468663…

'A data broker is offering sensitive passport data of thousands of people for sale – and publishing some of it openly online. Our investigation leads to an airline as a possible source'

Passport numbers for sale in the EU, thorough investigation: netzpolitik.org/2024/european-…

FTC advances consumer & patient health privacy and protections, bringing much required updates when our data is abused & manipulated. #publichealth

Public health groups should be addressing global changes in fast-food QSR industry, as restaurants'like McDonald’s are investing in AI and unified commerce platforms that will enhance personalization across
restaurants’ touchpoints.' 'Unified Commerce' tactics embraced.

Health data key part of growing omnichannel retail+grocery media expansion & another reason to challenge #Kroger #Albertsons deal. #antitrust #privacy #publichealth
Albertsons accepting supplemental health benefits with new partnership grocerydive.com/news/albertson… via @grocerydive

Albertson's expanding digital data footprint, inc with Google, LiveRamp, Criteo. #FTC #Kroger #antitrust
For ex. prnewswire.com/news-releases/…

Ever-expanding immersive digital ad tactics should be investigated by #FTC & other regulators. See new measurement scheme for #AR tactics, inc. for 'Rewarded AR ads, Virtual try-ons, Dynamic experiences masks, interactive world views, Interactive 3D objects, Portals/gateways.'…

GenAI + #bigdata further fuels ultra processed food digital marketing as 'Coca-Cola has made a $1.1 billion investment to Microsoft’s cloud and generative artificial intelligence technologies...important next chapter in Coca-Cola’s journey toward a digital-first enterprise.'…

Bill won't protect #privacy of Americans--numerous loopholes. #Washpost conflicts on #privacy --owned by someone operating one of the largest commercial surveillance ad co's, as well as having its own data targeting operations. wapo.st/3QcKZuL
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Another example why #FTC should reject #Walmart #Vizio streaming retail media deal. Walmart in lead.
Amazon’s grocery revamp continues with new Prime subscription offering emarketer.com/content/amazon…

Any #Kroger #Albertsons revision of deal must include separating all data assets from store spin-offs. No collection, analysis, use. This is a #bigdata driven proposed grocery merger. #FTC
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This quote says it all--role of #neuromarketing & related analysis of brain/emotions used for advertsing: 'TechNet, a policy network representing companies such as Apple, Meta and Open AI, successfully pushed to include language focusing the law on regulating brain data used to…

Critical that this #FTC drilling down on current commercial surveillance marketing tactics to protect our privacy, esp health info. The agency building a framework for consumer data in 21st Century.

Ultra processed foods research