Misinformation Woes Persist for Advertisers

Just 47% of media experts have clear guidelines for keeping ads away from false content

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New data from Integral Ad Science found misinformation is the most important brand safety issue for advertisers, yet not enough of them have the proper guidelines to counter it.

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IAS surveyed 502 U.S. media experts. Almost three quarters (73%) agree or strongly agree that ad buyers and sellers must actively avoid misinformation and fake news, but less than half (47%) said their organizations or companies have clear guidelines to counter ads placed near such content.

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It’s also a valid concern for advertisers.

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