Advertising and the Government

1. The battle over advertising to today's children. Who will win?
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Viacom Battles FCC Children's Ad Rules
MEDIAWEEK (subscription) - USA
... Commission voted in new regulations for advertising ... the rules will reduce advertising, crimp revenue ... Padden, executive vp, worldwide government relations for ...

2. The pitfalls of online comparison shopping. Who is and isn't regulated.
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Split prices undermine online comparisons
San Francisco Chronicle - United States
... Ideally, all price advertising should pass a "buyability" test: You can ... US airlines are benign because they have to be: Government regulations prevent them ...

3. South Korea government allows more advertising freedom.
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Pharmacists Allowed Advertising Freedom
Korea Times - South Korea
... Pharmacists will now be able to enjoy more freedom in advertising their stores, as the government plans to ease regulations on pharmacies' advertisements ...