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Navigating the New FTC Guidelines: What Brands and Influencers Need to Know

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

Earlier this year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) unveiled fresh guidelines aimed at regulating endorsements and testimonials in marketing and advertising, particularly in the multi-billion dollar social media influencer industry. When are disclosures required?

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Best Brand Moves During The COVID-19 Pandemic

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

It has also brought out the best in some companies and brands, with accompanying positive PR. The abrupt shutdown of normal work and social life has caused many companies to pull back in their advertising and PR. Here are my picks for best brand moves so far during the COVID-19 pandemic. But still others have stepped up.

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Brands Bring Substance To COVID-19 Response

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended long-planned marketing and PR campaigns for nearly every major brand. Early into the social distancing phase several brands quickly acknowledged the situation through visuals. They changed their logos in solidarity with the new guidelines, and the effect was…awkward. It’s not about the logo.

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What’s new in social media advertising?

Prohibition

Due to the ability it gives businesses and organisations to target audiences quickly and effectively, social media advertising has grown substantially in popularity. There has been a move away from attracting consumers through ‘organic posts’ only and brands are getting smarter at utilising the advertising tools available at their disposal.

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Harnessing Influencer Marketing for Digital Marketing Growth

5W PR

In the bustling world of digital marketing, brands are constantly battling to connect and resonate with their target consumers. As traditional advertising tactics lose their shine, the rise of influencer marketing is a beacon in the digital chaos. Partnerships need to be genuine and resonate with the brand ethos.

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FTC Releases Advertising Disclosures Guidance for Online Influencers

wiredPRworks

A new FTC advertising disclosures document and video gives online influencers guidance on how to ensure consumers are aware of advertising relationships. As a brand influencer , I appreciate knowing when and how to disclose ads on social channels. Don’t assume your followers already know about your brand relationships.

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PREthics & Native Advertising

PRSay

Late last year, the Federal Trade Commission issued guidelines for native advertising, a topic of much discussion in 2016. These guidelines have implications for public relations professionals to consider. When does product publicity become native advertising? They used to trust publishers to make it clear.