word-of-mouth marketing

Today the FTC pub­lished new guide­lines requir­ing adver­tis­ers and mar­keters to be trans­par­ent when using endorse­ments as a mar­ket­ing tac­tic. In a new twist the revised guide­lines also apply to the peo­ple who act as the endorser. Who Is Affected The revised FTC guide­lines apply to: celebri­ties who endorse prod­ucts or brands; blog­gers or word-of-mouth brand […]