Robert Rakowitz

Robert Rakowitz

Robert Rakowitz is the co-founder and initiative lead of the Global Alliance for Responsible Media (GARM) at the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA). He has held this position since GARM's launch in 2019.2

Professional Experience

• President, RG International Importing (September 2018 - Present)1
• National Senior Sales Manager Packaged Specialty Cheeses, Champignon North America (March 2015 - October 2017)1
• Senior Electronic Technician, Major Oil Companies (July 2011 - March 2015)1
• Vice President of Sales, Abraham of North America, Inc. (October 2004 - July 2011)1
• Director of Deli, Longhorn Food Brokers / Sunbelt Marketing (March 1993 - October 2004)1

Education

• Master of Education (MEd), The University of Georgia (2022 - 2024)1
• Bachelor of Science (BS), University of the Incarnate Word (2010 - 2018)1
• Associate's degree, National Education Center (1985 - 1987)1

GARM Activities

As the co-founder and initiative lead of GARM, Rakowitz aims to find "solutions" to improve what he calls "consumer safety" and online brand safety.2 GARM seeks to ensure that no one whom it deems as bad actors have access to advertiser funding.2

In May 2023, U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) subpoenaed records from Rakowitz regarding GARM's alleged efforts to eliminate disfavored content online.2 In August 2024, the World Federation of Advertisers announced that GARM would be discontinuing all activities due to recent allegations that misconstrue its purpose and activities.2