The Bottom Line The FTC’s letters to influencers and marketers highlight the importance of ensuring that "material connections" between influencers and marketers are "clearly and conspicuously" disclosed. Marketers should review their social media marketing policies because failure to comply could Continue Reading
Influencer Campaigns See Increased Scrutiny
4th Edition: Trends in Marketing Communications Law Marketers and their agencies are seeing increased regulatory scrutiny of their influencer campaigns as the popularity of influencers continues to grow and influencer networks become a greater marketing force. The Federal Trade Commission Continue Reading
NAD Action Requiring the Kardashians and Fit Tea to Disclose Their Connections in Social Media Posts
The Bottom Line This NAD case should serve as a reminder that influencers and other endorsers must disclose their material connections on Twitter, Instagram and other social media platforms. This is particularly important when the influencers are well-known celebrities as consumers are likely to Continue Reading