article thumbnail

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?

article thumbnail

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. As social media advertising continues to grow, it also continues to evolve. Facebook Tests New Topic Exclusions for Advertisers Within News Feeds.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Don't Be Naïve About Native Advertising

Mindful Marketing

.” Slipping commercial messages into media content is nothing new, but digital media have exploded that potential with more and more companies trying to make their ads look like they're something else. Today's native advertising is much more stealthy. ” Think of the approach as camouflage for commercials. .”

article thumbnail

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? PR Teams – Be On Alert.

article thumbnail

Social Media and Tech Startup PR Strategies

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

A robust social media and PR strategy can supercharge your early efforts and help you build a reputation quickly. A social media-driven PR strategy can be cost-effective and may build your brand presence quicker than traditional methods. Media outreach to connect with the industry. Hosting a launch event.

article thumbnail

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. And, as a digital branding consultant , I need to know – exactly – how my clients need to communicate disclosure guidelines to their influencers. WHEN TO DISCLOSE.

article thumbnail

Social Metamorphosis: Five AI Trends that are reshaping Social Media

Prohibition

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is completely transforming how we consume media. With the social media landscape undergoing a fascinating transformation, we’re seeing the changes happen in real time. However, AI generated content on social media is a double-edged sword.