What is disclosure and why is it necessary? When and what needs to be disclosed? Why are the guidelines SO confusing? We are getting into ALL of if … the basics of disclosure for influencers, bloggers, and content creators, what the FTC says about it, and even some real life examples.
Key Topics:
- The FTC has put disclosure guidelines in place for online marketers to protect consumers.
- While consumers are familiar with traditional advertising, like TV commercials or magazine ads, social media ads are not as clear.
- The FTC requires disclosure be “clear and concise.”
- The FTC recommends using the terms “Ad” or “Sponsored” to disclose.
- Terms like “hosted,” “gifted,” and “partner” are not clear enough.
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