FTC Approves Ad Buyers’ $13.5 Billion Merger But Bars Placement Based on Politics

In a landmark decision, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) barred two major advertising buyers from restricting purchases based on ideological or political reasons. On June 23, the commission approved Omnicom Group Inc.’s $13.5 billion acquisition of The Interpublic Group of Companies Inc. However, in a consent order, the agency charged with protecting America’s consumers barred

FTC Restricts Political Boycotts by Ad Agencies

When the Federal Trade Commission approved a mega-merger between two ad agencies earlier this week, the regulator imposed a restriction on ideological and political collusion that could have far-reaching implications. On June 23, the commission approved Omnicom Group Inc.’s $13.5 billion acquisition of The Interpublic Group of Companies Inc. However, in a consent order, the

At NATO Summit, Trump Hails US Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites, Says Progress Made on Gaza

THE HAGUE, Netherlands—At the NATO Summit’s opening on Wednesday, President Donald Trump lauded U.S. strikes on Iran, claiming they halted the Israel-Iran conflict, likening them to the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings that ended World War II. “That hit ended the war. I don’t want to use an example of Hiroshima. I don’t want to use