FTC Endorsement Guide Offers Refresher On Social Media Compliance Etiquette
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
FTC’s updated FAQ tackles questions stakeholders have been asking about its Endorsement Guide, including the appropriate way to provide disclosures on social media platforms and the responsibilities of companies using large networks of bloggers and other influencers to promote products.
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