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2015 Update to the NAI Code

May 14, 2015

In 2013, the NAI released the 2013 Code of Conduct, which significantly revised and updated the NAI’s self-regulatory framework. Today, the NAI is releasing the 2015 update to the Code, which intends to clarify certain obligations present in the 2013 Code of Conduct, and the accompanying commentary, in response to questions received by the NAI staff

Guest Blog: FIA Wins Webby Award!

April 28, 2015

Congratulations! FIA did it! FIA: SAVING REAL LIVES IN REAL TIME is the Winner of the 19thAnnual Webby People’s Voice Award in Interactive Advertising: Public Service & Activism. Check out our listing on the Webby site: http://wbby.co/jgqH This is a quite an honor for FIA! With nearly 13,000 entries from all 50 states and over 60

Vote to help FIA win a Webby Award!

April 20, 2015

The Federation for Internet Alerts (FIA) is nominated for a Webby Award and we need your help! Vote for FIA in the Interactive Advertising: Public Service & Activism category! FIA is an organization dedicated to disseminating alerts for serious events worldwide, such as child abductions or the imminent threat of a tornado or other hazard. FIA Partners include NAI

2015 NAI Member Summit to Focus on Innovation: Topics Announced for May 21 Event in New York City

April 16, 2015

This year’s NAI Member Summit is fast approaching. Scheduled for just over one month away, on May 21 in New York City, the 2015 Summit is expected to be our biggest and best yet. Register today. This year’s Summit will focus on innovation. Panels and discussion sessions will address strategies for keeping pace with ever-shifting technologies in

Compliance Report Shows Continued Commitment to High Standards by NAI Members

March 31, 2015

NAI is pleased to release our sixth Annual Compliance Report today, providing a summary of the findings from our compliance monitoring processes during the 2014 compliance period (January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014). As NAI Counsel and Director of Compliance, I am proud of this comprehensive Report and of the time and effort invested in it

NAI 2014 Annual Compliance Report Released Today

March 30, 2015

NAI Annual Compliance Report Highlights Members’ Strong Commitment to Responsible Data Collection, Use and Consumer Privacy WASHINGTON, DC – March 30, 2015 – The Network Advertising Initiative (NAI), the leading non-profit self-regulatory association comprised exclusively of third-party digital advertising companies and dedicated to responsible data collection and its use, today released its 2014 Annual Compliance Report, a review of

NAI Member Summit: Early Bird Registration Rate Ends Today

March 27, 2015

Register today to take advantage of the Early Bird Registration Rate and save $100 for the NAI Annual Summit, May 21, in New York City. The registration rate increases from $299 to $399 per attendee tomorrow! Join your colleagues in the third party advertising ecosystem to receive the latest updates on initiatives for beyond cookies, onboarding and compliance,

Off and Running!

March 16, 2015

It’s my first official day as NAI’s new President and CEO and I am eager to get started. I’ve been working with Marc Groman, Board members and staff for the past couple of weeks to ensure a smooth transition. I’m greatly impressed with the dedication and teamwork of everyone involved with NAI and I’m ready

Guest Blog by New NAI President and CEO Leigh Freund

March 3, 2015

I don’t officially start as the new President and CEO of NAI until March 16, but NAI was kind enough to allow me to be a “guest blogger” today so that I can introduce myself to the NAI membership, prospective members and other stakeholders. I’m thrilled and honored to join NAI. I am incredibly fortunate

NAI Leads by Example on Self-Regulatory Efforts to Protect the Privacy of LGBT Internet Users

February 25, 2015

In a new blog post on the IAPP site, NAI President and CEO Marc Groman describes NAI’s industry leading self-regulatory standards to protect the privacy of LGBT internet users and others who search online for information on sexual orientation. In the piece, Marc describes a potential scenario in which a young man or (woman) searches on

Q&A with Anthony Matyjaszewski, Counsel & Director of Compliance

February 23, 2015

You’ve been with NAI for over 3 years now, and you still work for NAI from the organization’s original location in the state of Maine. That’s true – I have been working for the NAI since 2011. I was hired as a law clerk while at University of Maine School of Law, when the organization’s

U.S. Department of Commerce’s General Counsel to Keynote Upcoming NAI Member Summit

February 19, 2015

We are proud to announce that Kelly R. Welsh, General Counsel of the United States Department of Commerce, will deliver the keynote address at the 2015 NAI Member Summit. The Summit, scheduled for Thursday, May 21, 2015, in New York City, will address important issues that matter in the global digital advertising industry today, from innovation and

Q&A with Jurgen Van Staden, NAI Counsel and Director of Policy

February 6, 2015

Your job title is Counsel and Director of Policy. What does that mean in terms of your work every day? My job really has two sides – the first is compliance and the second is working with members and industry leaders to develop and implement policy for our membership. On the compliance side, I make

NAI Code Compliance and Enforcement: How It Works

January 26, 2015

As we celebrate our 15th anniversary, we at the NAI are most proud of our ongoing tradition of strong self-regulation which ensures responsible data collection and its use for digital advertising. From time to time, we get questions about how we make sure that our members comply with the standards in our NAI Code. At NAI,

NAI is Needed Now More Than Ever: Why I Believe in Strong Self-Regulation

December 11, 2014

I am fascinated by Silicon Valley and, as an American, incredibly proud of the innovation of US companies ranging from startups to household names. Like most consumers, I’m hooked! I use most of the products and services developed in Silicon Valley every day. A small sample: social networking, email, online shopping, cloud backup services, music