American Advertising Federation News

American Advertising Federation News http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1139 * Senate Names Financial Reform Conferees

* Privacy Bill Criticized

* Update of Communications Act on Horizon?

* FCC Approves Verizon – Frontier Deal

* FCC Publishes Report on US Wireless Industry

* DC Imposes Sweet Drink Tax

* Google's AdMob Bid Approved

* The Hot News on the Hot News Doctrine

]]> http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Jitbit RSS Feed Creator Fri, 21 May 2010 10:51:15 -0400 Alert: Wall St. Reform & Expanded FTC PowersThe U.S. Senate has passed the financial reform legislation. The Senate bill does not include the expanded powers for the Federal Trade Commission that were included in the House version of the bill. You will recall that the House bill would give the FTC broad authority to issue new rules governing industry – including advertising – on an accelerated timetable.http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1133Fri, 21 May 2010 10:51:15 -0400 Government Report: May 13, 2010# White House Task Force Issues Obesity Recommendations

# Advertising and Services Tax Discussed in Kansas

# Republicans Urge President to Dismiss Reclassification

# Peer-to-Peer File Sharing Service LimeWire Found Liable

]]>http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1130Fri, 14 May 2010 14:05:48 -0400 Government Report: April 30, 2010* Senate Begins Consideration of Financial Regulation Overhaul

* National Broadband Program Prompts New Inquiries

* Possible Overhaul to Video Program Access Rules

* FTC Educates Children About Advertising

* Who told you that ad was okay?

]]>http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1124Fri, 30 Apr 2010 10:38:25 -0400 Government Report: April 23, 2010# Senate May Consider FTC Issue Soon

# AAF Comments to FCC on Children's Issues

# FDA Looks to Reduce Sodium

# State Officials Oppose Spectrum Auction

# FCC Determined to Push Broadband Agenda Forward

]]>http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1122Fri, 23 Apr 2010 15:12:59 -0400 Government Report: April 16, 2010* Internet Companies Split Over Broadband Reclassification

* FTC Receives Complaints About Online Advertising

* FTC Promotes Self-Regulation for Children's Television

* FCC Chairman Supports Reassigning Spectrum

]]>http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1120Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:38:14 -0400 Alert: Proposed New Federal Trade Commission PowersCongress is on the verge of giving the Federal Trade Commission sweeping new powers making it much easier to enact industry-wide rules limiting advertising. This would give the agency dramatically increased power over advertising. It is very important that advertising professionals contact their Senators and urge them not to change the FTC’s rulemaking procedures.http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1118Tue, 30 Mar 2010 11:06:14 -0400 Government Report: March 26, 2010# FTC Seeks COPPA Comments

# Child Nutrition Bill Passes Committee

# Taxing Sugary Drinks Gains Momentum

# New York to Repeal Tax Exemptions

]]>http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1117Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:06:18 -0400 Government Report: March 19, 2010* Senate Committee Examines FTC Rulemaking Procedures

* First Lady Addresses Childhood Obesity

* New Proposed Child Nutrition Program

* FCC National Broadband Plan

* FDA Issues Tobacco Advertising Rules

* Vermont Legislature Questions Hospital Advertising

]]>http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1114Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:57:50 -0400 Government Report: March 12, 2010# Supreme Court Commercial Speech Decision

# Senate Committee Schedules Second Hearing

# Turnover at the FTC

# Retransmission Rules Questioned

# AAF to Host Meet and Greet

]]>http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1113Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:04:37 -0500 Government Report: March 5, 2010# Reauthorizing Child Nutrition Programs

# FDA Cracks Down of Food Labels

# Soda Tax Ads in New York

]]>http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1111Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:02:45 -0500 Government Report: February 26, 2010* PA Governor Cuts Tax Exemptions

* FTC Aims to Expand Authority

* FCC Plans on National Broadband

* Vilsack Pushes for School Lunch Reform

* Microsoft and Yahoo Partnership Approved

* Utah Targets Deceptive Advertising

]]>http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1109Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:37:54 -0500 Government Report: February 5, 2010# Congressman Rick Boucher Anounces 2010 Telecommunications Plan

# Senator Kerry Asks Congress to Amend Constitution

# First Lady to Overhaul Child Nutrition Plan

# HHS Announces Additional Funding to COmbay Obesity

]]>http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1101Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:12:46 -0500 Government Report: January 29, 2010* First Lady to Announce Obesity Plans

* Image Advertising Under Fire

* Rep. Lipinski Pushes to Remove Advertising Deductibility

* Advertising Tax Exemption up for Elimination in Colorado

* FCC Commissioner Urges Delay on Net Rules

* Documenting Your Intent to Use

]]>http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1098Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:59:44 -0500 Government Report: January 22, 2010* AAF Asks Congress to Go Slow on FTC Changes

* Children Spending More Time With Media

* First Lady to Focus on Obesity

* Consumer Advocacy Groups Create Debate Over Mobile Marketing

* FCC Creates Airwave Transition

* FCC Requires Channel Sharing

]]>http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1092Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:00:33 -0500 Government Report: December 22, 2009* Advertising Deductibility Appears Safe

* AAF to Request Delay from FCC

]]>http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1082Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:49:37 -0500 Government Report: December 17, 2009# Food Marketing Under Fire # Wall St. Journal Editorializes on FTChttp://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1081Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:56:04 -0500 Government Report: December 11, 2009 * AAF Files First Amendment Brief * Congressional Budget Office Looks at DTC * Senator Dorgan Assails DTC * FTC Official Offers Priorities * Anti-SPAM Plaintiffs Find Little Success in the Courthouse But They Can Cause Mountains of Attorneys’ Fees http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1080Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:14:19 -0500 Government Report: December 4, 2009* Advertising Deductibility a Possible Revenue Option for Healthcare Reform

* CBO Released Report on DTC Advertising

* Online Privacy Bill Still in the Works

* Massachusetts Data Security Regulations to Take Effect

* FTC Asks Industry to Restrain Marketing of Violent Entertainment

]]>http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1076Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:03:36 -0500 Government Report: November 20, 2009# Legislation Targets Food Advertising

# President Obama Nominates FTC Commissioners

# Social Networking Sites and Promotions: An Evolving Landscape

]]>http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1069Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:58:59 -0500 Government Report: November 6, 2009Special Report The U.S. Congress is considering major changes to the jurisdictional mandate of the Federal Trade Commission, including in its ability to regulate advertising. These changes, which would transform a regulatory structure that has worked well since the 1970’s, have received very little scrutiny through the normal process of congressional hearings and debate. H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act, would create a new agency with wide jurisdiction over many financial services. The jurisdiction would extend to the advertising of those products, which currently resides with the FTC. While the FTC would seemingly lose some authority, its powers would be greatly expanded over those areas where jurisdiction remains. The legislation would do away with many of the protections previously enacted by Congress to protect industry from the over-reaching of the Federal Trade Commission in the 1970’s. The bill is waiting to be considered by the full House of Representatives. Similar changes have been proposed and are likely to be considered in the Senate. http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1067Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:11:29 -0500 Alert: Major Commercial Speech CaseAs you know, earlier this year Congress passed, and President Obama signed into law, a measure greatly restricting commercial speech – a measure which in our view is unconstitutional. The restrictions are part of a broader law giving the Food and Drug Administration jurisdiction over tobacco, including tobacco advertising. Specifically it directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to publish a rule banning all outdoor advertising for tobacco within 1,000 feet of any elementary or secondary school or playground and require all tobacco advertising be limited to black text on a white background except in magazines, newspapers or periodicals with readership of at least 85% adults. http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1066Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:30:16 -0500 Government Report: October 30, 2009# FCC to Scrutinize Children’s Television and Advertising

# House Committee Approves CFPA

# Congressman Targets Food Advertising

]]>http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1064Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:55:59 -0400 Government Report: October 22, 2009# FTC Moves Up Review of Children’s Privacy Law

# Net Neutrality Proposal to be Released

# Consumer Financial Protection Agency Legislation Moves Forward

# AAF Hosts Meet & Greet

]]>http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1061Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:25:55 -0400 Alert: Another Threat to Advertising DeductibilitySenators Al Franken, D-Minn., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, and Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., have introduced legislation (S. 1763) to disallow the federal tax deduction for all advertising and marketing expenses for prescription drugs. The Senators have indicated they would like to have the proposal added to the health reform legislation and may offer it as an amendment when the measure is considered by the full Senate. Please contact both of your Senators as soon as possible and express your strong opposition to any effort to deny the deductibility of advertising expenses. Talking points and contact information are both included.http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1060Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:07:27 -0400 Government Report: October 16, 2009 * Live From Minnesota: Franken Goes After DTC Advertising

* Challenge to E-mail Address Collection to Continue

* FDA Plans Hearings on Online Pharmaceutical Ads

* Net Neutrality Plan Questioned

* Commercial Volume Bill Advances

* Endorse This! FTC Approves Revisions to its Guides on Endorsements & Testimonials

* AAF Meet and Greet

]]> http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1059 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:31:41 -0400 Government Report: October 8, 2009 # FTC Changes Endorsements and Testimonials Guides

# FTC to Increase Focus on Children and Advertising

# Lawmakers Urge Delay of Net Neutrality

# FDA Action Leads to Drop in Online Advertising

# AAF Meet and Greet

]]> http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1054 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:40:06 -0400 Government Report: October 1, 2009 # Congressional Committee Looks at Future of Newspapers

# NTIA and ICANN Reach Agreement

# House Committee Approves Data Security Protections

# Proposed CFPA Raises Dangers for Advertising

]]> http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1051 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:42:48 -0400 Government Report: September 24, 2009 * FTC to Hold Privacy Workshop

* Congress and FCC Push Net Neutrality

* FDA Announces Public Hearing

* Partnering With Charities For Goodwill (And Increased Sales)

]]> http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1048 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:15:02 -0400 Government Report: September 17, 2009 * New Consumer Agency Proposal Expands Regulation

* Cable and Content Providers Agree on Transmission Charges

* DTC Taxing Proposal off the Table, For Now.

* FTC Voices Concerns Over Privacy Issues

* Congressmen Fear Consequences of ICANN Plan

]]> http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1047 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:24:25 -0400 Alert: Senator Nelson Reverses on Deductibility We have learned that Senator Bill Nelson, D-Fla. does not intend to offer an amendment to the healthcare reform legislation to eliminate deductibility for pharmaceutical advertising. He had previously stated his intention to do so in a letter to the St, Petersburg Times and in a constituent newsletter. The Senator has not disclosed reasons for his change of heart, but it is our belief that the strong response from the ad industry played a role in this decision. http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1046 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:41:07 -0400 Alert: Threat to Advertising Deductibility Renewed Last week Senator Bill Nelson, D-Fla., sent a letter to the editor of the St. Petersburg Times in which he stated his intention to offer an amendment to healthcare reform “eliminating the tax break drugmakers get for TV advertising.” You probably recall that a similar idea was considered, and rejected, last June when the House Ways and Means Committee drafted their version of healthcare reform legislation. Senator Max Baucus, D- Mont., Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee has stated his intention to release the compromise legislation drafted by the so called “gang of six” Democratic and Republican members of the Committee later this week. Senator Nelson is not a part of that group, but does sit on the Finance Committee. http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1045 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:21:52 -0400 Government Report: September 10, 2009 # Maine Privacy Law Challenge Dismissed

# FCC Report Promises More Inquiry

# Privacy Promised as Fall Issue

# Advertising Restrictions Challenged

]]> http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1043 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:25:54 -0400 Young Advertising Innovators to Be Honored at 2009 Advertising Hall of Achievement WASHINGTON, D.C.—Seven advertising leaders will be inducted into the prestigious Advertising Hall of Achievement during a luncheon on Tuesday, November 17, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. The Advertising Hall of Achievement is the industry’s premier award for outstanding advertising professionals age 40 and under. The American Advertising Federation established this program in 1993 as a way to recognize young talented individuals who are reinventing the profession of advertising. http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1038 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:44:03 -0400 Government Report: August 6, 2009 # FTC to be More Aggressive With Online Advertising

# Senate Chairman Wants to End Broadcasters’ Royalty Exemption

# Group Seeks to Limit Movie Ads

# Lawmakers Urge Continued ICANN Relationship

]]> http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1037 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:13:35 -0400 Government Report: July 30, 2009 # CDC Issues Obesity Recommendations

# Congress Considers Fees for Radio Music

]]> http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1034 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:10:00 -0400 Government Report: July 23, 2009 # Senate Committee Looks at Advertising

# Children’s Television Scrutinized

# FCC Chairman Plans Overhaul

# Maine Enacts Privacy Restrictions

]]> http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1032 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:38:32 -0400 Government Report: July 16, 2009 * DTC Advertising Not in Initial Revenue Bill

* Committee Scrutinizes FCC Nominees

* Commerce Secretary Looking at Relationship With ICANN

* Senate Committee to Hold Advertising Hearing

* Froot Loops and Cap’n Crunch False Advertising Claims Rejected

]]> http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1030 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:02:09 -0400 ALERT: Final Deductibility Update In a major piece of good news for the advertising industry, the healthcare reform revenue proposals released by the House Ways and Means Committee last week do not include the much discussed provision to take away the federal tax deduction for prescription drug advertising. Instead, the committee would impose a surtax on individuals earning at least $280,000 in adjusted gross income and couples earning more than $350,000, according to Chairman Charles Rangel, D-N.Y. http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1027 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:56:08 -0400 Government Report: July 9, 2009 * Prescription Drug Advertising Under Fire

* FTC Official Targets Behavioral Marketing

* Supreme Court Action

* Vermont Limits Doctor Gifts

* House Committee Looks at Radio Ratings

]]> http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1024 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:46:07 -0400 ALERT: Advertising Deductibility: Please Act Now! It is time to make your voices heard. The Ways and Means Committee is scheduled to release it's list of revenue options for healthcare reform on Friday. We are down to the final hours that we have to convince members of the committee and others in the House of Representatives, that it would be bad policy and very harmful to media and advertising industries to impose a tax on the advertising of prescription medications. By denying the ordinary and necessary business expense deduction for this advertising, it would be the first time in history that the Congress would have targeted one form of speech and made it more expensive in order to discourage people from speaking. http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1023 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:28:52 -0400 ALERT: Urgent. Advertising Deductibility – Action Needed Now Eliminating the federal tax deduction for prescription drug advertising continues to be on the table as a revenue option for healthcare reform in both the House Ways and Means and Senate Finance Committees. Local AAF members across the country, and other industry representatives, have done an excellent job of making their voices heard. However, victory on this important issue is not assured. We must reach members of the Ways and Means and Senate Finance Committees soon! They need to hear from as many advertising industry professionals as possible that any effort to eliminate the deductibility of advertising should be rejected. I urge you, your coworkers and members of your advertising federation to call or email lawmakers today. Please distribute this alert to other members of the advertising industry in your market. http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1022 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:05:52 -0400 ALERT: Deductibility Threat Moves to House When it rains, it pours. As you know, disallowing the federal tax deduction for prescription drug advertising is being discussed in the Senate Finance Committee as a source of revenue for healthcare reform. House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charles Rangel (D-NY) has recently been quoted as saying his committee is considering the option also. It is very important that members of the Ways and Means Committee hear from the advertising industry that this option must be rejected. I urge you to call or email members of the committee and tell them you oppose any limitation on the deduction of advertising expenses – for prescription drugs or any other product. Please circulate this alert to other members of your advertising club and/or company, and continue contacting Senators as well. http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1016 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:16:04 -0400 Government Report: June 18, 2009 -Tobacco Advertising Legislation Moves

-Online Advertising to be Examined

-Tobacco Bill Sent to President

]]> http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1017 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:14:03 -0400 The American Advertising Federation Chooses New Board Leadership Washington, DC – The American Advertising Federation today elected the Board leadership of the organization for the next two years. Frank Cooper III, of Pepsi-Cola North America Beverages will hold the position of Chairman. Mike Shaw, of the ABC Television Network will serve in the position of Vice Chairman. Their terms of service will begin July 1, 2009. http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1006 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:19:54 -0400 State Farm© To Sponsor 2010 AAF National Student Advertising Competition WASHINGTON—State Farm Insurance is the 2010 sponsor of the American Advertising Federation’s National Student Advertising Competition. NSAC is the industry’s premier student competition, and over its nearly 40-year history, the program has launched the careers of more than 150,000 young professionals. http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1007 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:19:00 -0400 Mary Ann Stutts of Texas State University Named 2009 AAF Distinguished Advertising Educator WASHINGTON, D.C. - Mary Ann Stutts, professor at Texas State University in San Marcos, is the 2009 American Advertising Federation Distinguished Advertising Educator. Awarded annually, the Distinguished Advertising Educator Award recognizes the best advertising professors in the country. http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1005 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:18:24 -0400 AAF Celebrates Local Advertising Clubs, Achievement Awards Announced WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Advertising Federation (AAF) announced this week the 2009 Club Achievement Award winners. The club achievement awards are presented annually to ad clubs and federations who display exceptional accomplishments in club operations. Member clubs and federations comprise the AAF’s grass roots structure, which is essential resource in advancing and protecting the interests of the advertising industry. http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1004 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:17:57 -0400 AAF Announces Recipients of Prestigious Service Awards WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Advertising Federation (AAF) announced this week the recipients of the prestigious Barton A. Cummings Gold Medal Award and the Betty Riehl Excellence in Service Award. Robin Miller, executive director of Advertising Federation of Louisville, will receive the Barton A. Cummings Gold Medal Award and Chan Bell will receive the Betty Riehl Excellence in Service Award. The awards will be presented during the AAF National Conference 2009, June 4-6, in Arlington, Va. http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1003 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:17:12 -0400 Government Report: May 14, 2009 # FTC Chairman Says “Opt-In” Always Better

# Hearings Delaying on FCC Commissioner Nominations

# AAF, Ad Industry Object to Tobacco Advertising Legislation

# FDA Nominee Approved in Committee

]]> http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=993 Fri, 15 May 2009 08:51:58 -0400 AAF Seeks Nominations for 2009 Mosaic Awards WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Advertising Federation is seeking nominations for the 2009 Mosaic Awards & Forum. The awards will be presented in conjunction with AAF’s District Two Diversity Achievement Awards during Advertising Week New York. Agencies, advertisers and media companies must submit entries by June 17, 2009. http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=992 Thu, 07 May 2009 16:03:46 -0400 Government Report: May 7, 2009 * Congressman Calls Prescription Drug Ads Indecent – Proposes Limits on Broadcast

* House Commerce Committee Expected to Take Up Green Claims

* Justice Scalia on Privacy

* FDA Nominee to Face Congress

]]> http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=991 Thu, 07 May 2009 16:02:42 -0400 Government Report: April 23, 2009 * Senate To Consider Tobacco Regulation Bill

* House Financial Services Committee Approves Bill Tightening Credit Card Marketing Rules

* FTC Chairman Appoints New Bureau of Consumer Protection Director

* AAF Hosts Rep. Bruce Braley, D-Iowa

]]> http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=989 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 09:14:53 -0400 Government Report: April 2, 2009 # House Approves Bill Giving FDA Tobacco Regulation Authority

# EU Consumers Commissioner Warns Of Behavioral Targeting Regulation

# House Communications Subcommittee Chair Reiterates Disinterest in Fairness Doctrine Renewal

# Minnesota Considers Sales Tax on Online Files

]]> http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=986 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:53:41 -0400 Government Report: March 26, 2009 * Bill Expanding Scope of School Nutrition Standards Introduced

* Senator Introduced Bill Permitting Newspapers to Operate as Nonprofits

* Former FTC Chairman Majoras Calls On Advertisers to Fight for Self-Regulation

]]> http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=978 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:08:43 -0400 Government Report: March 19, 2009 -House Oversight Committee Approves Tobacco Advertising Restrictions Bill

-California Digital Billboard Moratorium Passes Assembly Committee

-DTC Advertising Ban Introduced in Wisconsin Legislation

]]> http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=973 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:15:01 -0400 Government Report: March 12, 2009 * AAF Files Comments on Proposed Changes to FTC's Endorsement and Testimonials Guides

* New Mexico Legislation Restricting Outdoor Alcohol Advertising Introduced

* Utah Video Game Ratings Bill Passes House

* AAF Holds Two Meet and Greets

]]> http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=970 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:23:08 -0400 Government Report: March 5, 2009 * Rep. Waxman Reintroduces Tobacco Advertising Legislation

* Sens. Harkin, Brownback Seek Review of Food Marketing to Children

* Obama Names New Commissioners at FTC and FCC

* AAF Sends Letter Opposing New York Behavioral Marketing Bill

* Florida Tax Committee May Consider Advertising Tax Exemption

]]> http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=965 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 09:59:38 -0500 American Advertising Federation Presents Walmart With Prestigious Honor of Excellence in Advertising LITTLE ROCK, Ark., March 4, 2009—The American Advertising Federation (AAF) Tenth District will present its highest honor of leadership and innovation in advertising to Walmart Stores, Inc., and the retailer's portfolio of agencies including GlobalHue; I W Group; Lopez Negrete; the Martin Agency; and MediaVest at a ceremony May 7, 2009, in Rogers, Ark. The award acknowledges the company for its "Save money. Live better." brand positioning campaign. http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=964 Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:56:06 -0500 AAF Condemns Proposal to Transfer Tobacco Advertising Jurisdiction to the FDA WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Advertising Federation today strongly condemned the advertising regulation proposals in the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act being marked up in the House Energy and Commerce Committee. "While the goals of the bill may be admirable," said Clark Rector, AAF senior vice president, government affairs, "the legislation gives the wrong federal agency illegal and ineffective authority over tobacco advertising." http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=963 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:49:38 -0500 Government Report: February 25, 2009 –New York City Menu Labeling Law Loses Appeal –South Dakota House Taxation Committee Considers Four Percent Advertising Tax –New York Assemblyman Seeks to Remove Prescription Drug Advertising Deductibility –Obama Spokesman Reiterates Opposition to Fairness Doctrine –AAF Holds Meet and Greet With Rep. Brian Higgins, D-N.Y. http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=960 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 08:52:47 -0500 New York Times Columnist David Brooks to Speak at the AAF National Conference 2009 WASHINGTON, D.C.—This June, the collective advertising and marketing community will gather in the nation's capital for the American Advertising Federation's premier event, the AAF National Conference 2009. The conference will be held June 4–6 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Va., overlooking Washington, D.C. The conference lineup of speakers will include top advertising leaders and innovators and feature New York Times Op-Ed Columnist David Brooks, who will give the keynote address, "Politics in the Age of Obama," at The New York Times Luncheon on Friday, June 5. Brooks, who has written for The Times since September 2003, is the author of Bobos In Paradise: The New Upper Class and How They Got There and On Paradise Drive: How We Live Now (And Always Have) in the Future Tense. http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=954 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:28:19 -0500 Government Report: February 12, 2009 * FTC Issues Revised Behavioral Marketing Guidelines

* Digital Television Delay Signed Into Law

* Ad Tax Bill Introduced in South Dakota

* New Bill Would Require MPG, Fuel Costs in Automobile Advertising

* FDA Orders Corrective Advertising for Birth Control Brand

]]> http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=937 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 09:35:32 -0500 Government Report: February 5, 2009 House and Senate Agree to Digital TV Transition Delay

–FTC Report Commends Advertising Self-Regulation

–FDA Announces DTC Ad Study

–AAF Hosts Rep. Joe Crowley, D-N.Y. at Meet and Greet

]]> http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=935 Thur, 05 Feb 2009 16:22:58 -0500 Government Report: January 29, 2009 –House Fails to Pass Digital TV Transition Delay Bill –FCC Commissioner Warns Against Fairness Doctrine –NARC Board Expands –AAF Hosts Rep. Christopher Murphy, D-Conn. http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=934 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:20:45 -0500 ANA, 4A’s and AAF Support Delay of Digital Transition for TV The ANA (Association of National Advertisers), 4A’s (American Association of Advertising Agencies) and the AAF (American Advertising Federation) today announced their joint support for the proposed delay to transition to digital television. The organizations cite the amount of households that are not ready for the transition, as well as the chance for the government to address some unresolved issues that arose throughout the transition process. http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=933 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:29:16 -0500 Government Report: January 23, 2009 Senate Commerce Committee Approves of Digital TV Transition Delay FTC Plans Children's Advertising Literacy Workshop Illinois Bans "Alcopop" Beverage Advertising to Children http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=929 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:00:04 -0500 Andy Narrai Elected Treasurer of the AAF; Wally Snyder Named President Emeritus WASHINGTON, D.C.—The board of directors of the American Advertising Federation (AAF) today elected Andy Narrai as the organization’s national treasurer. Narrai succeeds Alan Schultz, chairman and CEO of Valassis, who had served as treasurer since 2003. The board also today formally designated Wally Snyder, immediate past president & CEO of the AAF, who served 16 years as the AAF’s leader, as president emeritus. Snyder has been widely recognized as a leader in the advertising industry and as having initiated inroads in the areas of self-regulation and diversity during his tenure as AAF president & CEO. Snyder will serve alongside President Emeritus Howard Bell. http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=928 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:15:21 -0500 Seven Industry Legends to Be Inducted Into the Advertising Hall of Fame® WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Advertising Federation (AAF) proudly announces the election of seven industry luminaries into the distinguished Advertising Hall of Fame. http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=926 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:01:50 -0500 Government Report: January 14, 2009 - AAF President & CEO Discusses Advertising Deductibility in Interview - Obama, Others Call for Digital Television Transition Delay - AAF Calls for Generic Top-Level Domain Name Expansion Delay - Consumer Groups File Mobile Marketing Complaint http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=927 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 07:55:27 -0500 AAF President & CEO James Edmund Datri Interviewed by Ad Age's Rance Crain Why the Ad Industry Shouldn't Foot the Bill for Big-Biz Bailout: AAF Chief Says Advertising Is a 'Big Part of the Solution' to Get Us out of This Mess http://adage.com/columns/article?article_id=133659 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:16:35 -0500 AAF Members Donate Nearly 7,000 Books to Children Across the Country WASHINGTON, D.C.—Members from the American Advertising Federation's (AAF) corporate organizations, clubs and college chapters donated almost 7,000 books to the Books for Kids Foundation as part of a three-week nationwide book drive. In total, AAF's combined membership donated 6,685 books valuing over $60,000. Participants also donated more than $750 directly to the Books for Kids Foundation. http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=895 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:21:23 -0500 Chan Bell, Wife of AAF President Emeritus Howard Bell, Passes Away It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Chan Bell, beloved wife of AAF President Emeritus Howard Bell. Howard and Chan enjoyed 61 glorious years together. Chan was always at Howard’s side as a true partner and companion in both their personal life and Howard’s professional career. Chan was known as “Ma Bell” to all who adored her. District 19 was created by Chan Bell, and she was its heart until she passed the torch to Jean Snyder after Howard's retirement. Even after Chan and Howard formally retired from the AAF, Chan was always a regular attendee and participant in all of the AAF’s events. Everyone who has ever been a member of the AAF understands that it is people like Chan who have made the AAF a loving family. http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=917 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:05:34 -0500