Ryan Nelson
Editor-in-Chief, Medtech Insight, HBW Insight
Ryan has been covering the medical device and consumer health, wellness and beauty sectors since 2004, first as a reporter for Gray Sheet, where he covered beats including Capitol Hill, international and emerging technology, and then as managing editor of Rose Sheet. In his current role, he oversees and heads up strategy for their successor publications Medtech Insight and HBW Insight. He also manages and contributes regularly to HBW Insight’s Beauty channel with a focus on regulatory, policy and legal issues and has moderated related panels at industry events. Ryan has a growing role in developing podcasts, new features, “deep dive” article series, and infographics across teams and publications. Off the job, he enjoys spending time with his wife Katie, son Finn and daughter Maggie in Alexandria, VA, a DC suburb.
Latest From Ryan Nelson
Cue The Class Actions! Plaintiffs React To Valisure’s Benzene Findings In Acne Drug Products
J&J, Target and Walgreens face class action complaints in California federal courts for economic harms caused by their sale of benzoyl peroxide-containing acne treatments, following Valisure’s 5 March citizen petition to the US FDA on findings of high levels of benzene in such products.
Revlon Moves To Dismiss ‘Ammonnia-Free’ Hair-Color Suit Lacking ‘Reputable Laboratory Analysis’
Ammonia is in fact absent from “Ammonia-Free” Creme of Nature Moisture-Rich Hair Color with Shea Butter Conditioner, and what’s missing from plaintiff’s class action complaint is lab testing to corroborate her findings at home using ill-suited testing strips, Revlon says.
‘The Problem Is In-Store’: Kenvue CEO Mongon Lays Out Plan To Kickstart Skin Health & Beauty
The J&J spinout and Neutrogena and Aveeno owner says the challenge facing its Skin Health and Beauty business is not about brand equity or online performance as much as in-store in the US, where it has underperformed. CEO Thibaut Mongon outlined planned investments, expected to drive growth acceleration in Kenvue’s fiscal 2024 second half, at the CAGNY 2024 conference.
Ordinary Marketing Or Consumer Trap? Talking ‘Dark Patterns’ With Attorney Lauren Aronson
Whether called “dark patterns,” “shady” online marketing practices, or simply deception on the internet, the issue has taken on high importance at the US Federal Trade Commission and is being tackled by new laws in a growing number of states. Amin Talati Wasserman partner Lauren Aronson discusses in this interview with HBW Insight.
P&G’s 'Naturally Derived' Ingredient Claims On Herbal Essences, Pantene Draw Class Action
According to plaintiffs in California federal court, P&G’s claims on Herbal Essences and Pantene shampoo and conditioner products about high proportions of natural-origin or naturally derived ingredients are false and/or misleading, and ISO 16128 certification does not cure the deception.
FTC v. Amazon Is ‘Dark Patterns’ Case To Watch
Amazon’s motion to dismiss is pending in Washington State’s Western District in litigation concerning Prime subscriptions and alleged “dark patterns” used to trick consumers into enrolling and hinder cancellations, according to the US Federal Trade Commission. The case could be instructive for any and all digital marketers at a time of legal uncertainty surrounding the topic.