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UNICORN, Mizutani Eijiro (水谷瑛嗣郎) of Keio University’s Institute for Media and Communications Research appointed special adviser

UNICORN, a subsidiary of ADWAYS, has appointed Associate Professor Mizutani Eijiro (水谷瑛嗣郎) of Keio University as a special adviser. Going forward, he will advise on responses to laws and regulations and public policy concerning digital advertising, as well as business strategy.

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Announced details

UNICORNUNICORN, one of Japan’s largest fully automated marketing platforms
Applicable field (uses covered by this announcement)
Digital advertisingPublic policy and rule-makingMedia law and information lawGlobal digital regulationGenerative AI
Launch date1 June 2026 (appointment as special adviser; actual)
Relationship between the counterparty and the company
Adways Inc.2489
Relationship with the Company

UNICORN, a subsidiary of ADWAYS, has appointed him as a special adviser. No capital or personal relationship between the ADWAYS Group and Mizutani Eijiro (水谷瑛嗣郎) is disclosed.

CounterpartyMizutani Eijiro (水谷瑛嗣郎)

Associate Professor at Keio University’s Institute of Media and Communications. An expert in constitutional law, media law and information law, he has analyzed and made recommendations concerning issues including fake news and platform regulation.

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UNICORN Co., Ltd.: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

In this announcement the company addresses none of Contract Value / Offering price / Impact on Business Performance.

Announced details
ItemDetails
Names of Products / Services CoveredUNICORN, UNICORN, one of Japan’s largest fully automated marketing platforms
CounterpartyMizutani Eijiro (水谷瑛嗣郎)
Counterparty overviewAssociate Professor at Keio University’s Institute of Media and Communications. An expert in constitutional law, media law and information law, he has analyzed and made recommendations concerning issues including fake news and platform regulation.
Relationship with the CompanyUNICORN, a subsidiary of ADWAYS, has appointed him as a special adviser. No capital or personal relationship between the ADWAYS Group and Mizutani Eijiro (水谷瑛嗣郎) is disclosed.
Launch date1 June 2026 (appointment as special adviser; actual)
Applicable areaDigital advertising, Public policy and rule-making, Media law and information law, Global digital regulation, Generative AI
LocationUNICORN Co., Ltd.: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
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Contract ValueOffering priceContract DateAward/certification nameAwarding / certifying bodyRegistration number and expiry dateLocation scaleQuantitative EffectsUsage historyImpact on Business PerformanceSource

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To respond to the rise of generative AI and tighter regulation, incorporate expertise in media law and information law, and strengthen involvement in business strategies, external collaboration and rule-making that reflect legal validity and ethical considerations.

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