Business as Unusual: Brand Safety & News in the Age of COVID-19

May 5, 2020 The global pandemic and “new normal” has pushed the issues of brand safety and suitability to the forefront. The need for nuanced and reliable brand-safety and suitability protocols is greater than ever. Yet many brands, agencies, and publishers are unsure how to approach this challenging issue in the age of COVID-19. To […]

The 5 Things You Can Do Right Now to Protect Your Brand—and Your Customers

Originally published in MediaVillage, August 5, 2019 by Louis Jones, 4A’s Burglary, phishing, identity theft: as you confront these everyday criminal activities, your safety may depend on having the full support of your community and associates. The same holds true for brand safety. Piracy, malware, and unsafe adjacencies are persistent perils for advertisers and the agencies […]

4A’s Introduces Brand Safety Playbook

The 4A’s is pleased to introduce the Brand Safety Playbook, designed to help you reduce your agency’s overall risk profile in the digital landscape, so you can focus on executional excellence, building brand equity, and performance. This is an industry-leading effort to create cohesive guidelines for brand safety across fraud, malware, and content adjacencies, giving […]