Call to bring undisclosed social media endorsements under scanner

Call to bring undisclosed social media endorsements under scanner Exchange 4 Media Consumer advocacy groups in the US are seeking higher accountability and honesty from micoinfluencers, bloggers and celebrity influencers using social media...

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Is It Time To Get Serious About Cracking Down On Stealth Instagram Ads?

Is It Time To Get Serious About Cracking Down On Stealth Instagram Ads? Consumerist Chris Morran If you’ve used Instagram, you’re almost certainly familiar with apparently real people touting tummy-flattening tea, an array of subscription boxes...

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Now Everyday Instagram Users Face Complaints Over Breaking FTC Ad Rules

Now Everyday Instagram Users Face Complaints Over Breaking FTC Ad Rules Advertising Age Garett Sloane People with a mere dozens or hundreds of followers can promote products on Instagram just like they’re a Kardashian. Unfortunately...

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Influencers, Celebs Come Under Fire in New Letter Urging FTC to Crackdown on Sponsored Posts

Influencers, Celebs Come Under Fire in New Letter Urging FTC to Crackdown on Sponsored Posts The Fashion Law Undisclosed paid ads are a serious problem on Instagram, running through the fashion industry and beyond, and the Federal Trade...

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Instagram Advertisers Switch From Celebrities To ‘Microinfluencers’

Instagram Advertisers Switch From Celebrities To ‘Microinfluencers’ Buzzfeed Leticia Miranda The push to make social media celebrities and “influencers” more honest about who is paying them to post has been complicated by the rise of a new...

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