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How the FTC’s New Social Media Guidelines Affect Your Brand

Cision

For the first time in five years, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has updated the FAQ page of its endorsement guidelines. Besides the demand for clarity from influencers, the latest guidelines also require disclosure for contests and sweepstakes, videos and images. Lucas recommends thinking about how consumers view your brand.

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Three FTC Social Media Disclosures You Should Know

5W PR

By: Kelsea, Social Media Director. Social media has grown from a simple place to connect friends and family to a marketplace for brands of all sizes. The FTC’s mission is to protect consumers from unfair or misleading acts in commerce. Basically, they make sure consumers know when they are being advertised to. .

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The Importance of Social Media in Crisis Management

Prohibition

Social media is an increasingly important element in a successful crisis management approach. With the recent increase in the use of social media in crisis situations, organisations across all sectors need to understand the benefits of incorporating it into their crisis plan. What is Crisis Management?

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How Can Financial Services Organizations Use Social Media?

wiredPRworks

How can financial services organizations use social media to differentiate and build relationships? With tight regulations and even tighter internal compliance guidelines, there’s no free and easy posting. Get ready to get creative in new ways that connect brands, experiences, and customers – while you’re still in compliance!

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When Should You Begin Planning for Holiday Marketing

5W PR

It’s a time when consumers are ready to spend, making it a chance to increase sales and brand recognition. However, as a general guideline, there is a way when companies should consider starting their holiday marketing preparations. Test email and social media campaigns to ensure everything is functioning as planned.

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15 Up-and-Coming PR and Social Media Marketers to Watch

Communications Conversations

Last week, I shared my news that I’ll be teaching social media at the University of St. Now, she’s crushing it at Best Buy in social media marketing. So, I asked a few key local leaders for up-and-coming social media or communications superstars they admire. And, they have been for a while now.

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FTC Endorsement Guidelines: What Agencies Need to Know

Shift Communications

In 2009, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) came out with guidelines regarding disclosure of endorsements that were significantly updated to take into account the ever-expanding domain of online advertising and social media. Ok, so what does this mean in practice?