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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has recently announced a final rule that, among other things, prohibits the fabrication and manipulation of consumer reviews, testimonials, and the misuse of social media indicators in...more
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
On August 22, 2024, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC or the “Commission”) finalized its Trade Regulation Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials (“Final Rule”). The Final Rule prohibits the sale and...more
On August 14, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) published its long-anticipated Final Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials (“Final Rule”), marking a significant development in the regulation of online...more
In this post, part of a six-part series, we explore what the FTC’s Final Rule on consumer reviews and testimonials means for incentivized reviews. The Final Rule prohibits businesses from providing compensation or other...more
The Federal Trade Commission, as we previously reported, has published a Final Rule on consumer reviews and testimonials that prohibits certain practices the FTC deems to be deceptive or misleading in six areas: (1) fake or...more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has published a long anticipated Final Rule that prohibits certain practices that the FTC deems misleading or deceptive when it comes to consumer reviews and testimonials. As we anticipated...more
Have you ever read a testimonial in an advertisement or the reviews on a product page and wondered if they were coming real customers? After a recent rule issued by the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), you can be more...more
On today’s episode of AD Nauseam, Amy and Daniel talk about the FTC’s newly finalized rule on the use of consumer reviews and testimonials....more
On August 14, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced a new final rule aimed at regulating fake consumer reviews, testimonials, insider reviews, company-controlled websites, and fake indicators of social media...more
On Aug. 14, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized new rulemaking to combat deceptive acts and practices in online reviews and testimonials. The new final rule, Trade Regulation Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews...more
Earlier this month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a final rule to combat fake reviews and testimonials...more
On August 14, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a final rule banning fake reviews and testimonials. The rule follows a notice and comment process that began in November 2022, and covers a wide range of...more
On August 14, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule that prohibits publishing or trading in fake or misleading consumer reviews and testimonials, or engaging in other related deceptive promotional...more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) has issued a final rule prohibiting fake consumer reviews and testimonials. The rule also permits the FTC to seek civil penalties against violators who knowingly violate the...more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Aug. 14, 2024, finalized a sweeping new rule (Rule) aimed at combating deceptive practices in online reviews and testimonials. The Rule, which received unanimous support from the FTC's...more
On August 14, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a final rule aimed at protecting American consumers against fake reviews and testimonials. The rule, approved through a 5-0 vote, comes after nearly two years of...more
The Federal Trade Commission added teeth to its prior marketing guidance with the release August 14 of its final trade regulation Rule for Consumer Reviews and Testimonials ("Rule," 16 CFR Part 465). ...more
Advertising agencies are potentially liable to the Federal Trade Commission for deceptive acts or practices, along with their clients. The FTC will consider numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the extent to...more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) held an informal hearing on its proposed trade regulation rule prohibiting marketers from using fake consumer reviews and testimonials on February 13, 2024. Three parties who...more
In the evolving world of lead generation and performance-based customer acquisition, the quest for profits can lead to big legal risks, some of them too large for advertisers that buy leads through third parties. Advertisers...more
On Tuesday, February 13, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) held an informal hearing regarding the Proposed Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials. Three interested parties each had the opportunity to submit 30...more
Consumers often research a product or service before they make a purchase. Now more than ever, consumers rely on the reviews and testimonials they see online. This creates a breeding ground for deception. Enter the Federal...more
Most products with an online marketing presence generally have “customer reviews.” However, today’s consumers cannot always trust that those reviews are from real purchasers or provide honest feedback about the quality of a...more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) received 105 comments from the public on its proposed trade regulation rule to prohibit marketers from using unfair or deceptive practices involving consumer reviews and...more