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Brendan Thomas

@brendanathomas

Digital policy advocate | VP, Public Policy Comms @IAB | Exec Dir @Internet4Growth | Driving innovation, small biz growth & consumer benefits online

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calendar_today23-06-2010 20:10:16

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Without digital ads, #Seattle small businesses like Edward McFields' @NoirePack, an online retailer for Black-owned coffees, can't compete. Learn about anti-advertising policies in Congress that threaten #WashingtonState small businesses and startups. Rep. Adam Smith

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Gov. Gavin Newsom — Thank you for vetoing SB 1047. According to @uschambertech, nearly a quarter of U.S. small businesses are using AI. This bill would have stifled innovation and hurt California entrepreneurs like Tuk Tuk Thai and High View Strategies. Read what our members have to say.

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Internet for Growth sprang into action as the Nebraska state legislature contemplated a digital ad tax that would have had a devastating impact on small businesses and their customers in the state. In a letter to Nebraska Senators, Internet for Growth warned the tax would raise

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We have a great opportunity in the new Congress -- Let's get a national data privacy law that simplifies rules of the road for American businesses over the finish line!

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Louisiana’s energy industry can help power the data revolution, creating local jobs and diversifying the economy. Tourism and small businesses in the Pelican State rely on data-driven digital advertising. Thanks, Steve Scalise and team, for supporting this essential industry!

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Next week #Internet4Growth is bringing small business leaders to Washington, D.C. to advocate for digital tools critical to success. We're asking Congress to protect advertising, media and marketing tech fueling innovation, jobs and economic growth across 50 states. More to come

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When you run small businesses for a living, you see the cracks in the system up close — and the policies that don’t scale down to Main Street. Last week, I flew to Washington, D.C. during National Small Business Week to share something I’ve been writing about in Decada Group’s

When you run small businesses for a living, you see the cracks in the system up close — and the policies that don’t scale down to Main Street.

Last week, I flew to Washington, D.C. during National Small Business Week to share something I’ve been writing about in Decada Group’s
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Chuck Fleischmann⁩ thanks for stopping to talk with ⁦InternetForGrowth⁩ small businesses in D.C. for National Small Business Week. Appreciate the time you took to learn how digital advertising and marketing fuels small biz growth in Tennessee!

⁦<a href="/RepChuck/">Chuck Fleischmann</a>⁩ thanks for stopping to talk with ⁦<a href="/internet4growth/">InternetForGrowth</a>⁩ small businesses in D.C. for National Small Business Week. Appreciate the time you took to learn how digital advertising and marketing fuels small biz growth in Tennessee!
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Great ⁦InternetForGrowth⁩ fly-in during #SmallBusinessWeek. Ran into ⁦Rep. Hank Johnson⁩ on the Capitol Steps. Georgia SMB’s and creators are counting on smart federal data and AI policy to succeed. Thanks for joining us!

Great ⁦<a href="/internet4growth/">InternetForGrowth</a>⁩ fly-in during #SmallBusinessWeek. Ran into ⁦<a href="/RepHankJohnson/">Rep. Hank Johnson</a>⁩ on the Capitol Steps. Georgia SMB’s and creators are counting on smart federal data and AI policy to succeed. Thanks for joining us!
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Look forward to being on with Dave Allen midday to talk digital issues and the WVA economy. The state's in a great position to benefit from the latest tech trends. #Internet4Growth

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Rep. Celeste Maloy⁩ — Thanks for the conversation about how Congress can support digital tools fueling jobs and growth on Main Street. Small business and creators depend on data-driven marketing and media to compete in today’s economy.

⁦<a href="/RepMaloyUtah/">Rep. Celeste Maloy</a>⁩ — Thanks for the conversation about how Congress can support digital tools fueling jobs and growth on Main Street. Small business and creators depend on data-driven marketing and media to compete in today’s economy.
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Great meeting with ⁦Congressman Rich McCormick, MBA MD⁩’s office. What an impressive background the Congressman has! Enjoyed meeting with staff member Ayush about tech and digital ad issues important to Georgia small businesses and creators.#Internet4Growth

Great meeting with ⁦<a href="/RepMcCormick/">Congressman Rich McCormick, MBA MD</a>⁩’s office. What an impressive background the Congressman has! Enjoyed meeting with staff member Ayush about tech and digital ad issues important to Georgia small businesses and creators.#Internet4Growth
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Congrats to MatPat, Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne, and @repyvetteclarke.bsky.social on launching the bipartisan Congressional Creators Caucus. Creators = small biz. They need smart policy on AI, data, and digital tools, not red tape. We keep those tools accessible, affordable, and effective by

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Check out my latest piece in Ad Age about digital ad taxes that target innovation, small businesses and online creators.adage.com/opinion/aa-dig…

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On behalf of #Internet4Growth members across the country I wrote to House Privacy Working Group leaders about the need to solve conflicting state laws and data restrictions that raise costs for internet users, slow service, and harm innovation. We can protect privacy and the

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Great tech talk with Hallerin Hilton Hill on NewsTalk 98.7, serving Knoxville. Tennessee’s economy is increasingly data-driven, with businesses growing thanks to digital advertising. Let’s ensure privacy and internet policy support small businesses, entrepreneurs & startups. Thanks for the

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Can't wait to talk tech issues with the HomeSlice boys on KBHB Radio / The Big 81! at 6 pm CT. Digital advertising, data privacy, internet taxes and how to support SD small businesses and creators.