ANA Law & Public Policy Virtual Conference, Presented by Reed Smith LLP

SECTION 230, CONTENT MODERATION, AND SOCIAL MEDIA

The liability protections provided social media platforms under Section 230 are increasingly controversial on both sides of the aisle.  Republicans view it as a cover for platforms to censor conservatives, while Democrats believe it exposes users to harassment and discrimination while shielding the platforms from responsibility.  This session will explore the First Amendment concerns around the issue, with Bob Corn-Revere of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, and also will cover industry’s efforts to self-regulate to reduce ad monetization of marketing messages that are placed adjacent to misinformation or other objectionable content on social media, with Eric D. Reicin, CEO of BBB National Programs.

Robert Corn-Revere

Partner Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Australia: Required Disclosures for Influencers

Peter Le Guay

Partner Thomson Geer (Australia)

FROM MESSAGING TO MEASUREMENT: THE LEGAL AND MARKETING PARTNERSHIP

Legal issues have infiltrated every aspect of marketing and advertising from messaging to measurement.  Cassidy Sehgal, Maneesha Mithal and Keri Bruce discuss the delicate tightrope marketers must walk to manage complex legal issues involving AI, bias, and measurement and why marketing, legal, and privacy and data security teams need to partner together.

Keri Bruce

Partner Reed Smith LLP

China: Live Streaming & Algorithms – Crackdowns and Opportunities

Justina Zhang

Partner TransAsia Lawyers (China)

CROSS-BORDER DATA TRANSFER: A SHIFTING LANDSCAPE

Restrictions around data localization and cross-border data transfer continue to evolve. In this session, we’ll catch you up on the latest updates from the EU, U.K., and globally. Learn the latest developments in relation to the planned framework for Trans-Atlantic data flows, envisioned as a successor for the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield. We’ll also cover resources, knowledge-sharing opportunities and compliance tools offered by the ANA Center for Ethical Marketing and its Privacy Shield Program.

Kelly DeMarchis Bastide

Partner Venable LLP

Italy: Rules Banning Sexist and Discriminatory Advertising

Donata Cordone

Counsel Portolano Cavallo (Italy)

FOUNDATIONS FOR BUILDING A RETAIL MEDIA NETWORK

As marketers endeavor to reach consumers at the point of sale, retail media networks have emerged as their own category. Retail media networks allow traditionally brick and mortar retailers to become significant players in the digital advertising space. Nikki Bhargava of Reed Smith LLP will have a candid conversation with Erica Irvin and Kristi Argyilan from Albertsons Companies about how they navigated the legal risks and operational challenges when setting up a retail media network.

Monique (Nikki) Bhargava (@MoniqueBhargava)

Partner Reed Smith LLP

Mexico: New Transparency in Advertising Contracting Law

Jose Antonio Arochi

Associate Arochi & Lindner (Mexico)

NFTs FROM A TO Z

Jason Gordon, a partner at Reed Smith, will lead a panel discussion on NFTs – what they are, how they are used by marketers, and legal pitfalls facing the industry. The session will address critical topics including issues and risks regarding the lifecycle of an NFT – from minting to distribution.

Jason Gordon

Partner Reed Smith LLP

Africa: A Safari Through the African Metaverse

Wensel Britz

Partner Adams & Adams (South Africa)

DATA PRIVACY AND DATA ETHICS IN THE U.S. AND BEYOND

Changing consumer attitudes toward data privacy are influencing policymakers both here and abroad. Regulators – global, federal, and state – are responding in different ways. ANA’s Chris Oswald and Sheila Colclasure of IPG/Kinesso will have a discussion on recent developments in the U.S. and EU on privacy, data security, and data ethics. 

Chris Oswald (@ANAGovRel)

Executive Vice President & Head of Government Relations ANA