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What Digital Marketers and Influencers Need to Know About the FTC Final Rule Banning Fake Consumer Reviews and Testimonials

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As previously blogged about here, following notices of proposed rulemaking in 2022 and 2023, on August 22, 2024 the Federal Trade Commission finalized a rule that will impose monetary civil penalties false and misleading...more

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Part 3: What the FTC’s Final Rule Means for Incentivized Reviews

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In this post, part of a six-part series, we explore what the FTC’s Final Rule on consumer reviews and testimonials means for incentivized reviews. The Final Rule prohibits businesses from providing compensation or other...more

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FTC Cracks Down on AI-Generated Fake Reviews – AI: The Washington Report

On August 14, the FTC announced its much-anticipated final rule banning fake reviews and testimonials. The final rule prohibits the purchase, sale, and dissemination of fake reviews, incentivized reviews, and certain...more

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Truth or Consequences: FTC Revised Endorsement Guides & Class Action Risk

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By Douglas A. Thompson and Sarah Richards1 Testimonials and endorsements, especially those by high-profile celebrities, sports figures, and influencers, can shine a significant spotlight on a company’s products and services....more

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FTC Proposes Rule to Eliminate Fake Reviews

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The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a new rule that would make it illegal to post fake reviews and testimonials, suppress negative reviews, or pay for positive reviews....more

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Keeping Up with Disclosures: SEC Punishes Kim Kardashian for Crypto Promotion

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​​​​​​​On Monday the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued a cease-and-desist order to Kim Kardashian for failing to disclose that she received $250,000 to promote EthereumMax’s digital tokens, “EMAX tokens,” on...more

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More Guidance for Advertisers and Influencers to Navigate Online Reviews and Endorsements

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Late last week, the International Consumer Protection and Enforcement Network (“ICPEN”) published three sets of guidelines covering online reviews and endorsements. Why does this matter? ICPEN is an informal network of...more

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