Perfect Balance: An Advertising Law Podcast

Episode 23: Understanding the Changing Regulatory Landscape Under an Activist Federal Trade Commission

In this episode of Perfect Balance: An Advertising Law Podcast, host Po Yi is joined by Bez Stern, a new partner in Manatt’s Consumer Protection and Advertising practice group, to discuss some of the recent actions taken by the FTC. In particular, Po and Bez discuss a sweeping new rule proposed by the FTC that would ban non-compete clauses and the Commission’s position on the scope of its Section 5 Authority, recent regulatory developments relating to consumer reviews, and the increasing focus on ESG in advertising by the FTC, states and the NAD.

Episode 22: Global Social Media Campaigns – Challenges of Working With Global Influencers

In this episode of Perfect Balance: An Advertising Law Podcast, host Po Yi is joined by Santiago Márquez and Carolina Pina to discuss the various legal issues and risks associated with running global social media marketing campaigns. In particular, Po, Santiago and Carolina explore the complexities and differences of these laws across the United States, Latin America and Europe.

Episode 21: Navigating the Post-Dobbs Landscape: Impacts on Advertising and Data Privacy

In this episode of Perfect Balance: An Advertising Law Podcast, host Po Yi is joined by Randi Seigel and Alice Leiter from Manatt Health to discuss the impact of the Dobbs decision on access to information about abortion-related services and the importance of data privacy in protecting women’s right to receive abortion care. In particular, Po, Randi and Alice explore the risks of providing information about abortion care to women in states where abortion is illegal and the imperative to revisit the data privacy practices of anyone who may have access to information about women seeking abortion-related services.

Episode 20: Navigating the College Athletics NIL Boom: Building a Successful NIL Program

As the wave of opportunity continues to swell for student-athletes at NCAA member institutions who are now able to monetize their name, image and likeness (NIL) rights, risks and uncertainties for colleges and universities in this rapidly evolving marketplace are rising as well.

In this episode of Perfect Balance: An Advertising Law Podcast, host Po Yi is joined by Manatt professionals Matthew Reece, Kalon Gutierrez and David Frisbey to discuss the complexity of the evolving NIL marketplace and what colleges and universities can do to build a successful NIL program. This episode also takes a closer look at Manatt’s newly launched NIL Program Playbook and Scorecard, created for colleges and universities engaging in this space and seeking best practices for program development, dealmaking and compliance.

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Episode 19: A Closer Look at the Proposed Amendments to the FTC Endorsement Guides: Key Takeaways for Advertisers

With the evolving use of social media and consumer and product reviews in marketing, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed significant revisions to its Endorsement Guides in its ongoing effort to provide more practical guidelines and combat deceptive practices relating to endorsements and reviews. In this episode of Perfect Balance: An Advertising Law Podcast, host Po Yi is joined by Manatt Advertising Partners Jesse Brody and Jeffrey Edelstein to discuss some of the key updates to the Endorsement Guides that the FTC has proposed, including expanded definitions of “endorser” and “endorsements” to include social tags and virtual influencers, clarification on the disclosure of material connections, and a new definition of “clear and conspicuous” relating to such disclosure, as well as a new section addressing consumer reviews.

Episode 18: Right of Publicity in the Digital Age: What Brands Should Know About Publicity Right and Consent

While brands continue to innovate their advertising and marketing strategies in the ever-evolving digital age, right of publicity issues have become more complex as the question of an individual’s “persona” that is subject to legal protection and adequate consent becomes increasingly important. In this episode of Perfect Balance: An Advertising Law Podcast, host Po Yi is joined by guest Nathaniel Bach, partner in Manatt’s Entertainment Litigation practice. Nat represents prominent clients in the media, entertainment and technology industries on a range of issues including the right of publicity, contract disputes, intellectual property, First Amendment, brand protection, the metaverse and other emerging technology matters.

Episode 17: Get Your Brand in the Game: Opportunities for Marketers in Esports and Gaming

With the games industry impacting the daily life of billions of people around the globe, there is an increasing opportunity for brands and marketers to be involved in the rapidly evolving games and esports space. In this episode of Perfect Balance: An Advertising Law Podcast, host Po Yi is joined by guests Greg Selkoe and Ned Sherman. Greg Selkoe is CEO and cofounder of the esports lifestyle gaming brand XSET and an early leader in the esports and gaming industry. Ned Sherman, partner and leader of Manatt’s Digital and Technology Transactions practice, represents a variety of games and esports clients and has over two decades of experience focused on dealmaking, legal issues, venture capital, growth strategies and M&A.

Episode 16: Recent Developments in State Automatic Renewal Laws and Compliance and Enforcement for Marketers

As consumers are increasingly relying on e-commerce and digital services to fulfill their everyday needs, autorenewal programs, like subscription plans or continuity services, have become a ubiquitous marketing tool for companies. In this episode of Perfect Balance: An Advertising Law Podcast, host Po Yi is joined by Manatt’s Christine Reilly and John McGuinness, partners in the firm’s Consumer Protection and Class Action Defense practices and members of the firm’s Automatic Renewal team, to discuss various state automatic renewal laws as well as litigation, enforcement and compliance considerations for marketers operating autorenewal programs.

Episode 15: Reflections on 2021 and a Look Ahead at 2022

Perfect Balance has covered a variety of top issues and opportunities facing advertisers and marketers in 2021, including loyalty programs, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) enforcement updates, state privacy laws, agency-client relationships and supply chain issues. Looking ahead to 2022, host Po Yi has invited new and returning guests to discuss important updates on pressing topics and to share their insight for what the new year may bring.

Episode 14: Supply Chain Bottlenecks and the Impacts on Retailers During the Holiday Shopping Season

In this episode of Perfect Balance: An Advertising Law Podcast, host Po Yi is joined by Manatt’s Kalon Gutierrez and Jen Millard, managing directors in our digital and technology consulting practice, who have extensive experience leading marketing, business development and retail operations across a variety of major brands and retailers. Po, Kalon and Jen discuss the issues and opportunities facing retailers and advertisers this holiday season, including global supply chain and shipping logistics, inventory management, and halo and digital advertising strategies, in addition to tips for success in the current environment.