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Guests:
Bill Green, Publisher, Make the Logo Bigger (The new AdVerve is up on Bill's site, but bookmark AdVerve for when the site goes live.)
Angela Natividad, Engagement Strategy Consultant, blogging at Live and Uncensored (AdVerve is also available on Angela's site.)
John Wall, Podcaster/Blogger, Marketing Over Coffee, Ronin Marketeer (His Gigadial channel is here.)
Topics:
Clarifications
- AgencySpy Calls Us On Facts
- What AgencySpy Sources Said
- What Michael McSunas had to say: I agree with Matt on this one - although he could have been nicer about it in his post. I think there are some nuances in the FTC release that make it easier for lawyers to understand the guidelines. The first important thing to remember is that these are guidelines...they are not laws (legislation) or regulations. They are just supposed to provide guidance to prosecutors challenging the allegedly deceptive use of testimonials and endorsements. The Guidelines are intended to help advertisers comply with the FTC Act. Violating the Guidelines will not result in a fine or punishment. For example, if an Advertiser pays a blogger to write positive things about a product, the Advertiser would need to ensure that the blogger discloses that fact on his or her blog. If the blogger does not disclose that fact and the Advertiser continues to pay the blogger, I could see the FTC launching an investigation of the Advertiser for deceptive practices or maybe a complaint. I think the FTC will focus on the advertisers, not the bloggers. I also think the occasional "freebie" will not bring scrutiny, but if giving away freebies is a big way of advertising for a brand, then that brand should probably require the bloggers to disclose that they received the product free. If the blogger won't agree to do this, then the brand shouldn't send the blogger any free product.
- Revolution Magazine on IAB Getting Numbers Wrong
Lowe Goes
Ethic Shops and AOR Status
When Google Gets Evil
We Pick Ad Age Marketer of the Year
Stories To Watch
Credits
Opening Theme, Joe Sibol (pick up his latest album on iTunes)
Closing Theme, CJACKS
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