Angelika Film Centers

Allegations: Failing to include a $2.19 “service charge” in advertised prices

Filmora Subscriptions

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions

Argo-nomics: the Commercial Value of Oscars

The Oscars: merit award or money maker?

Are the Oscars Just a Test of Commercial Success?

The expanded “Best Picture”

These “Critics” Won’t Win Oscars for their Reviews

Some reviews come from questionable sources.

The Ultimate James Bond Collection

Motion Picture Association of America

The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) is a trade association comprised of six well-known Hollywood studios – Walt Disney, Sony, Paramount, 20th Century Fox, Universal, and Warner Brothers.  Like…

Wall of Shame

What do Tom Brady, Kim Kardashian and Dr. Oz all have in common?

Ad or Not? Peter Farrelly’s Oscars Shoutout to Shinola Watches

“They’re saving Detroit,” said the Oscar-winning director in an acceptance speech last night.

Ad or Not? David O. Russell’s ‘Joy’

“HSN Queen” Joy Mangano leverages box-office hit with expansion into retail.

The Winners from the 2014 Cannes Lions

The 2014 Cannes Lion Ad Award Winners, it’s like the Oscars of advertising.

Product Placement

Products that pop up in movies and television shows are often there for specific advertising reasons.

Ad or Not? ESPN’s Star Wars-Themed Baseball Telecast

“May the fourth” of distinguishing between organic content and paid advertising be with you.

Reality Check: TINA.org Calls on FTC to Address Virtual Influencers

Why the FTC should consider virtual influencers as it reviews its Endorsement Guides.

Toyota Prototype Vehicles

Automaker addresses its use of prototypes in TV ad.

You Bought the Movie on iTunes. But It’s Not Yours.

Surrender your iTunes movies.

MoviePass Slips Note in Terms Banning Repeat Viewings

Consumer says there was “zero indication” that the ban had been implemented or was forthcoming.

Ad or Not? Luke Skywalker and His Cool Shades

Luke Skywalker edges toward the dark side of influencer marketing in Instagram post.

Solar Eclipse Glasses on Amazon

Report claims to expose potential safety and counterfeit issues with Amazon-listed products.

Ad or Not? Junior Mints, Red Vines Rain Down at the Oscars

What was up with all that named candy at the 2017 Oscars?