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April 24th, 2023
FTC Eyes Revisions to the Guidelines that Shape Green Marketing
Advertising Partner Jeffrey A. Greenbaum is quoted in the article, "FTC Eyes Revisions to the Guidelines that Shape Green Marketing" published by Bloomberg Law. The article discusses the FTC's recent updates to the Green Guides, which influence state laws and will have a major impact on how brands can portray themselves and their products as environmentally friendly. The revisions come amid shifts in climate marketing, consumer perception, science, and the Biden administration's climate change plans. Jeff is quoted saying, "Even if the guides aren’t law, companies try to follow the advice closely." He adds, "We treat it like it is law."
Jeff notes that it is not in the long-term interest of a company to purposefully make false statements to reel in environmentally-conscious consumers. He says, “They’re not interested in tricking a consumer to buy a product once. That’s just not how you build a relationship with customers, and it’s not how you build a brand.”
Read the full article here.
Other Quoted
Contradictory CIPA Rulings Leave Both Sides Saying They’re Right
Daily Journal quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on recent CIPA rulings in Los Angeles courts that reveal a conflicting landscape, where opposing interpretations have left both sides claiming legitimacy. View Article
April 8 2024
‘100%’ Sustainable Claims Pose Mounting Legal Risk for Companies
Bloomberg Law quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on new lawsuits targeting bold marketing claims such as “100% sustainable” that could be misleading consumers. View Article
February 27 2024
Science-Backed Training Helps the Ad Industry Avoid Greenwashing
AdWeek quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on a new training certification program aimed to help advertisers understand how greenwashing can occur. Jeffrey is mentioned as a contributor to the course content. View Article
February 27 2024