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Ad firms settle with Trump FTC over claims they boycotted conservative media
Three major advertising companies—Dentsu, Publicis, and WPP—settled with the Federal Trade Commission over allegations they colluded on anti-misinformation policies that reduced ad revenue for conserv
Three major advertising companies—Dentsu, Publicis, and WPP—settled with the Federal Trade Commission over allegations they colluded on anti-misinformation policies that reduced ad revenue for conservative publishers. Under the settlement, the companies agreed not to collude to restrict ad-buying services over "news and political and social commentary content." A federal court must approve the settlement.
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Source: Ars Technica | 2026-04-16