The DigitalAds team has produced several reports, including complaints to the FTC regarding deceptive food industry marketing practices. This page collects news related to those reports and complaints.

Rein in food marketers?
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Source: NetFamilyNews
Advocates rip digital tactics
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Source: Adweek
Is online marketing making kids obese?
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Source: Businessweek
FTC urged to probe digital food marketing to kids
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Source: MediaPost
Harkin critical of Shrek for promoting junk food
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Source: Radio Iowa
Study links marketing to childhood obesity
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Source: iMedia Connection
Protecting kids from online food ads
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Source: ZDNet
FTC asked to conduct a broader food marketing inquiry
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Source: Broadcasting & Cable
The square burger might not be your friend for long
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Source: YPulse
Study documents new interactive junk food marketing techniques aimed at kids
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Source: Reclaim the Media

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