FDA And FTC Rules Indigenous To Native Advertising, Attorneys Caution
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Native advertising, advertising designed to blend in with nearby non-advertising content, is becoming more popular with the growth of digital marketing. But device-makers need to be cautious about using the medium in compliance with federal promotional rules.
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