T-Mobile urged to modify or drop Snopp Dogg TV ad
The BBB National Program’s NAD said T-Mobile should modify or remove a spot featuring Snoop Dogg and other celebrities that didn’t clearly qualify its free iPhone offer.
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Verizon urged to modify ads that showcased satellite-based texting
A national advertising watchdog says Verizon’s television spot and website that mentions its satellite texting service has the potential to mislead customers.
Comcast urged to modify claims about business Internet service
A self-regulating body that scrutinizes advertising and marketing received a complaint from AT&T about some Comcast advertising.
National ad board favors Cox in challenge brought by AT&T
The wireless phone provider, which uses Verizon’s network, relied on various metrics for the claim.
NARB says Mint Mobile should disclose up-front pricing in ads
An advertising review board says Mint Mobile needs to stop saying “Verizon sucks” in social media posts and make full disclosures about wireless pricing.
NARB recommends Comcast stop using “10G” when marketing Xfinity Internet
An appeal board has upheld the National Advertising Division’s recommendation that Comcast stop marketing its service as “Xfinity 10G Internet.”
Comcast to appeal decision by ad board on “10G” claims
Acting on a complaint by Verizon and T-Mobile, the National Advertising Division said Comcast’s “10G Network” brand should be changed.
Ad group says Google can’t claim YouTube TV is cheaper than cable
Google says it will appeal a decision by an advertising board urging it to drop its claim that YouTube TV saves consumers $600 a year over cable.