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What the FTC’s Final Rule Means for Fake Indicators of Social Media Influence and Fake Review Websites

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In this post, part of a six-part series on the FTC’s Final Rule on Consumer Reviews and Testimonials, we explore what the FTC means in prohibiting the use of fake indicators of social media influence, and fake review...more

Troutman Pepper

FTC Issues Final Rule on Fake Reviews and Testimonials

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Earlier this month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a final rule to combat fake reviews and testimonials...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Cameo Settles with 30 AGs Over Endorsement Issues

Cameo is a platform where people can pay celebrities to record videos with scripted personal messages. Jimmy Kimmel recently used the platform to see if he could get George Santos to say silly things and then Kimmel aired...more

Holland & Knight LLP

The FTC’s Proposed Rule Banning Deceptive Reviews and Testimonials

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In this episode of his "Clearly Conspicuous" podcast series, "The FTC's Proposed Rule Banning Deceptive Reviews and Testimonials," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta examines a proposed rule from the Federal Trade...more

Mayer Brown

Ambush Marketing in Events

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The Paris 2024 Olympic Games are about to begin, along with discussions around ambush marketing. Ambush marketing involves the opportunistic use of events to promote products and/or services without actually financially...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

A Guide to Understanding FTC’s Regulations for Endorsements and Testimonials in Influencer Advertising

Surprise, surprise, it turns out that the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) is serious about the misuse of endorsements and testimonials in advertising. In October 2021, the FTC sent out a Notice of Penalty Offenses to...more

A&O Shearman

Likes to liability: UK FCA cracks down on 'finfluencers'

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"Promotions aren't just about the likes, they're about the law," is the caption that accompanies the UK Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) recent decision to charge nine influencers in connection with the promotion on social...more

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

NAD Finds Fenty Skin Cleanser Claims Supported, Recommends Changes for Influencer Disclosures

The Better Business Bureau’s National Advertising Division (NAD) has ruled that Fenty Skin LLC provided a reasonable basis for certain product claims made during product demonstrations on social media featuring influencers...more

Hogan Lovells

L’attività dell’influencer può integrare una tipica attività di agente ex artt. 1742 e ss. C.C.

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Con sentenza n. 2615 del 4 marzo 2024 il Tribunale di Roma, sezione lavoro, ha confermato la correttezza dell’accertamento ispettivo della Fondazione Enasarco secondo la quale l’influencer che, sui propri profili, promuove...more

Hogan Lovells

The influencer’s activity may integrate a typical agent activity under Art.1742 et seq. of Civil Code

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With decision no. 2615 of 4 March 2024, the Labour Court of Rome confirmed the Enasarco's inspection stating that an influencer who promotes brand's products on a permanent and continuous basis through his own social network...more

Weintraub Tobin

The Briefing: Navigating the Legal Risks for Brands in Social Media Marketing - Part 1

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Navigating the Legal Risks for Brands in Social Media Marketing - Part 1 Delve into the legal terrain of influencer marketing from IP infringement risks to FTC guidelines compliance. Scott Hervey and Jessica Marlow from...more

Weintraub Tobin

The Briefing: Navigating the Legal Risks for Brands in Social Media Marketing - Part 1 (Podcast)

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Navigating the Legal Risks for Brands in Social Media Marketing - Part 1 Delve into the legal terrain of influencer marketing from IP infringement risks to FTC guidelines compliance. Scott Hervey and Jessica Marlow from...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Retail Executives Talk Shop With Katten Attorneys at ANA Advertising Law Conference

Leading figures from the music, apparel and luxury jewelry sectors joined Katten Intellectual Property Partners Karen Artz Ash, National Co-Chair of the firm’s Trademark, Copyright and Privacy practice, and Jessica Kraver, at...more

Morgan Lewis - Tech & Sourcing

Social Media Influencer Agreements, Part 2: Considerations When Drafting for an Influencer

In Part 1, we discussed how companies rely on social media influencers to promote their products and services online, and certain items to consider when drafting an influencer agreement. In this Part 2 blog post, we’ll focus...more

Kilpatrick

New NAD Decision Reminds Advertisers of Influencer Marketing Pitfalls

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A recent decision by the National Advertising Division (“NAD)” provides some helpful reminders and best practices for influencer marketing. Wonderbelly—the maker of “clean” antacids—worked with influencers to help promote...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

[Webinar] Brand Promotion 101: Marketing Compliance in the Digital World - April 23rd, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET

Nelson Mullins invites you to join hosts John Heitmann and Joshua Guyan as they welcome Kelly Whitehart who will provide our communications, internet, and technology clients an overview of advertising and marketing issues...more

Morgan Lewis - Tech & Sourcing

Social Media Influencer Agreements, Part 1: Considerations When Drafting for a Company

As consumer products and services companies continually seek to find ways to market to their consumer base, over the last several years, many companies have begun relying on social media influencers to promote their products...more

Venable LLP

Ad Law Tool Kit Show – Episode 8 – Social Media, Influencers, and Endorsements

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Listen to Episode 8 of our podcast, the Ad Law Tool Kit Show. In this episode, partner Melissa Landau Steinman talks to host Shahin Rothermel about social media, influencers, and endorsements. Check out the episode....more

Woodruff Sawyer

[Virtual Event] Managing Media Risk in the Age of Social Media Influencers: Risk Mitigation and Insurance Considerations - March...

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Influencer marketing has become one of the fastest growing trends in marketing, yet it comes with a growing set of media liability claims. In this webinar, we will contextualize some of the legal liability issues in using...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Understanding the Risks Associated with Social Media Marketing

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Healthy food and beverage (“F&B”) companies frequently use social media to advertise. When used appropriately, social media campaigns can be incredibly effective tools to help emerging F&B companies reach target consumers,...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Let Them Eat Cake: Italy's Antitrust and Advertising Authorities Crack Down on Influencers - Kattison Avenue/Katten Kattwalk |...

Pandoro, a traditionally star-shaped sweet bread dusted with powdered sugar, is a favorite holiday treat in Italy, rivaled only by panettone, a domed Milanese cake with candied orange, lemon and raisins. According to newswire...more

BakerHostetler

Virtual Influencers 2.0: Real Lessons Learned in 2024

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Most of us know that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsement and Testimonials in Advertising (the Guides) were updated in June 2023. While the Guides aren’t law, you ignore them at your...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Tips for Alcohol Suppliers Utilizing Social Media

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In light of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) 2023 revisions to its Endorsement Guides, it is essential to ensure that your business is compliant. While the alcohol industry is known for product innovation, the industry is...more

Weintraub Tobin

(Podcast) The Briefing: Beyond the Hashtag – FTC Revises Guidelines for Endorsement Use in Advertising

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The FTC recently made changes to its guide concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising. Scott Hervey and Jessica Marlow discuss these changes and their expected impact on the influencer marketing...more

Vondran Legal

Arizona Name, Image, and Likeness Law for Athletes and Institutions

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Thanks to new legislation, student-athletes may now legally profit through the use of their name, image and likeness marketing and promotions efforts. If you have a strong social media following on sites like Instagram,...more

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