Advertisers report Google Ads credits being revoked after spending
Advertisers report Google Ads promotional credits being invalidated after they’ve already spent budget to qualify for them.
Topic: Consumer protection
How to measure the true value of creators and review content
Learn how to separate meaningful engagement from vanity metrics using practical evaluation methods and performance benchmarks.
The legal consequences of using AI — and the safest way to do it
AI creates growing risks around copyright, privacy, misinformation, and compliance. Here’s how organizations can reduce legal exposure.
Google tightens rules on fraud-linked phone numbers in ads
Advertisers should review and verify all phone numbers in their ads, as Google will soon disallow any linked to fraud or past policy violations.
Google updates Misrepresentation policy for Shopping Ads and free listings
Google clarifies its Misrepresentation policy, adding examples and guidance on compliance, delivery, and returns.
Google Ads updated policies to target dishonest pricing practices
Google Ads Misrepresentation policy will be updated on October 28, 2025.
FTC probes Google and Amazon over ad pricing disclosures
The FTC is probing whether Google and Amazon misled advertisers on ad pricing and auctions.
Banned terms on Amazon: What keywords can trigger listing flags
Certain words in your Amazon listings can trigger compliance warnings. Understand how to stay accurate while avoiding policy violations.
Google Shopping now shows ‘Price at Checkout’
Google is displaying the Price at Checkout in Shopping listings, enhancing transparency and helping shoppers avoid unexpected price changes.
How FTC’s new review policy could impact your local SEO
Navigate the FTC's new review regulations confidently with tips for compliant review collection, Google Business Profile management and more.
FTC finalizes rule to combat fake reviews, testimonials
FTC bans fake reviews, empowering the agency to seek penalties against violators and combat AI-generated deception in online marketplaces.
Reminder – Google is enforcing stricter rules for consumer finance ad targeting
Take action now to ensure your personalized ads don't violate Google's updated policy.
Google policy update will restrict consumer finance ad targeting
Enforcement begins in February, and violations may lead to warnings, followed by possible account suspensions.
Is your brand guilty of greenwashing in your Google Ads?
Monitor your Google Ads account for greenwashing claims and ensure your messaging aligns with your brand's environmental efforts.
Google is planning to update its Misleading Representation policy
Advertisers found to be in violation of Google's policies face having their accounts suspended.
Are you being manipulated by Google Ads?
Dive into the covert persuasion tactics Google Ads uses to ensure the house always wins and discover strategies to outsmart the house.
Google sued for allegedly stealing content, data to train AI products
The lawsuit will cause copyright concerns amongst marketers who are increasingly turning to AI products to generate media assets.
New update to Google’s Dangerous products or services policy
Violations will be issued, at least 7 days, prior to any suspension of your account.
Arbitrage in Google’s Local Services Ads: What you need to know
Spam in the local search space appears to have moved into another area that Google is unable to police actively.
Senator claims Google isn’t doing enough to block ad scams
Is Google unwilling to protect consumers and small businesses on Google Ads? That's what Senator Richard Blumenthal believes.
TikTok commits to updating ad policies to better align with EU rules
The social media platform has made significant improvements to safety over the last year, but they still have a long way to go.
Meta unveils new policy to fight fake reviews
Those that violate Meta's Community Feedback Policy could lose access to all of Meta's products or features temporarily or permanently.
Google’s three-strikes ad policy isn’t the problem, it’s policy application that worries advertisers
Under the new program, incorrectly flagged ads carry greater ramifications, ranging from time spent communicating with Google Ads support reps to account suspension for repeated violations that aren’t resolved in time.
Health insurance advertisers in the U.S. now required to pass Google Ads certification
Similar to Google's certification program for online pharmacies, this is another layer of protection for consumers and another step for healthcare advertisers.
How targeted advertising is impacted under Virginia’s CDPA
The legislation will give Virginia consumers certain data privacy rights, but there are some curious exceptions
Google will suspend merchant sites that show higher prices at checkout
Starting on April 6, Google will begin enforcing price accuracy between Merchant Center feeds and checkout.
California’s ‘CCPA 2.0’ passed: Here’s what changes
CPRA takes aim at data 'sharing' and not just sales.
Google takes Local Services Ads to Europe
Searches for local services grew more than 25% YoY across European countries.
Google removed 2.7 billion bad ads, nearly 1 million ad accounts in 2019
This year,the company says it has removed "tens of millions" of COVID-19 related ads.
Fake reviews problem is much worse than people know
Like a virus it infects all the major review sites, especially Google and Amazon.
Majority of consumers want standards and tougher action against review fraud
Survey finds U.S. consumers want severe financial penalties for retailers that don't protect review integrity.
Yelp cracks down on ‘review rings’ as Google continues to see widespread mapspam
Will the problem of fake listings and reviews destroy trust in major platforms?
French regulator fines Google $166 million for ‘brutal’ ad suspensions
Google says it was protecting the French public from deceptive websites.
TripAdvisor says it blocked or removed nearly 1.5 million fake reviews in 2018
Most of the fake reviews that are submitted (91%) are "biased positive reviews."
What is ‘Google Screened’ and how does it differ from ‘Google Guaranteed’?
The company introduces a second screening program for professional services.
FTC smacks down anti-review ‘non-disparagement clauses’ in form contracts
Make sure your contracts don't have terms that violate the CRFA.
Ticket reseller Viagogo suspended from Google Ads
Industry groups had been calling on Google to stop accepting advertising dollars from the reseller.
Consumers largely unaware of fake reviews problem on Amazon
Three-quarters of respondents indicated they "fully" or "somewhat" trusted Amazon reviews.
SEO industry ‘a minefield of dodgy practitioners’: Australian official seeks action
Small business advocate is calling for new regulation.
FTC busts Amazon seller for buying reviews
Diet supplements company was buying fake reviews from a vendor Amazon itself had previously sued in 2016.