Havas settles with US FTC over 'brand safety' standards
( June 30, 2026, 18:56 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Advertising agency Havas Media Group has reached a settlement with the US Federal Trade Commission to resolve allegations that it engaged in a conspiracy that led to the demonetization of "disfavored political viewpoints," the agency announced. According to the complaint, Havas colluded with the other major ad agencies to impose common "brand safety" standards across the digital advertising industry.Full statement follows:...
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