‘Negative Influencing’ Pushes FTC Rules on Ads and Testimonials

Opinion: Whether an influencer is paid to praise one product or disparage another, the legal question is the same: Are ...
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Do Negative Ads Make A Difference? Political Scientists Say Not So Much

Pundits and commentators are forecasting that this fall's general election will see an avalanche of negative advertising. But as voters gird for the onslaught, political scientists are asking a ...
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Negative ads: ‘The reason why it persists is because it works’

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — If you’ve noticed an uptick in negative campaign ads, that’s not your imagination — political experts say we can expect to see a lot more between now and Nov. 4. “There are ...
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Negative advertising persists ‘because it works’

Negative advertising persists ‘because it works’ News / Oct 17, 2025 / 12:31 AM EDT If you've noticed an uptick in negative campaign ads, that’s not your imagination — political experts say we can ...