by Sydney Smith on Apr 25, 2011
FTC Files Lawsuits Against Fake News Sites Selling ‘Acai Berry’ Products
The Federal Trade Commission is suing ten websites that the FTC claims use "deceptive tactics" and fake news to sell acai...
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by Sydney Smith on Sep 22, 2010
PR Firm removes iTunes reviews FTC says are misleading the public
A recent FTC complaint should remind readers to approach online postings with caution: The complaint found that a public relations...
by Molika Ashford on Oct 13, 2009
Words Of Advice From An Ad Student : Ethics needed in media product placement
We don’t always think about advertising in media as a two way street. But it’s not only the responsibility of...
by Molika Ashford on Oct 09, 2009
A view from the other side: What advertisers think about the new FTC blogging rules
On September 24th, Socialmediagroup.com--an agency helping businesses navigate the socially engaged Web--hosted a web seminar on the ethics of blog-brand...
by Katie Rolnick on Oct 06, 2009
New FTC Endorsement Guidelines Single Out Bloggers
The Federal Trade Commission has published the final version of its guide concerning the use of testimonials and endorsements in...