The 4A’s and Association of National Advertisers (ANA) weighed in against certain provisions in the discussion draft of the American Privacy Rights Act (“APRA”) that could curb advertisers’ and agencies’ ability to engage in online behavioral advertising. “The bill could significantly limit the ability of advertisers in every Congressional District (businesses, nonprofits, political campaigns, and […]

On April 4, Governor Andy Beshear signed into law HB 15 becoming the 15th state to enact comprehensive consumer data privacy legislation. The new Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act (KCDPA) largely tracks the Virginia’s law but without this year’s amendments relating to children’s data. For agencies already complying with other non-California privacy laws, the Kentucky […]

These three agencies stood out for evolving their commitments and approaches to DE&I in a year when others pulled back. The three agencies awarded with an Inclusive Workplace distinction have demonstrated a commitment to keeping up with the evolving needs of DE&I by continually updating their approach to meet the needs of the moment. To […]

On March 13, 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted to pass a bill that would give TikTok’s Chinese owner ByteDance approximately six months to divest its U.S. assets or face a U.S. ban. The 12-page bill ( H.R. 7521), known as the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, aims to “protect […]

As the CMO role continues to evolve, the halcyon days of the rock star CMO have seemingly come and gone. The job has become increasingly more difficult, with expectations of what marketers should be delivering for their businesses continuing to rise as marketing is being tied even closer to business results. At the same time, marketers are having […]

Advertisers are placing more restrictions on their partners when it comes to AI in their work Brands are demanding stronger AI safeguards in their contracts with ad agencies, setting up tension between marketing firms, which are racing to adopt generative AI, and clients, who are worried about all of the ways the technology could steer them wrong. […]

FCB Chicago’s new chief creative officer, beware of flying bison, Carmichael Lynch merges with Tierney, and more The 4As has appointed Cathy Chan Butler, previously the CEO of Organic, as its new executive VP of talent, equity, and learning solutions. She replaces Tahlisha Williams, who is no longer with the organization. Continue reading on AdAge.

Agencies must embrace the opportunity to transform their revenue model. Value-based pricing could be a good option. Advertising and disruptive technologies. In many ways, you can’t have one without the other. In past years, disruptive technology meant programmatic media buying, SEO, and mobile. Today, it means artificial intelligence— more specifically, generative AI. Brands and consumers […]

This week’s agency news, people on the move and brand buzz. On the Move 4A’s named Cathy Chan Butler head of talent, equity and learning solutions. Continue reading on Campaign US.

The American Association of Advertising Agencies (4A’s) has appointed Cathy Chan Butler as executive vice president of talent, equity and learning solutions. The goal of Butler’s position is to address the changing needs and future of talent for agency members. In this role, Butler will lead the 4A’s Foundation, Learning Institute and HR/Talent Solutions practice while also […]

The 4A’s issued a report on March 6 indicating that the ad industry “is not yet prepared to move to multi-currency national TV demo-based ratings in 2024.” The agency trade organization said there are a “multitude of factors and barriers that appear likely to prevent the adoption of additional currency solutions in the marketplace.” The paper notes […]

On March 11, 2024, the 4A’s submitted written comments to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) proposal to modify the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (“COPPA Rule”), a set of regulations that implement the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”) statute. COPPA imposes certain requirements on operators of websites or online services directed to children under […]