As many lawyers note
Posted: Mon Dec 23, 2024 4:49 am
I still label such articles by pointing out that the free review copy was provided. I also find it interesting and understandable that paid posts have to be marked in one way or another, otherwise it is considered covert advertising. Either as advertising if it is mainly about the product or at least as product placement if it is only partially included. Affiliate links are also discussed and the usual procedure is recommended. Affiliate links must also be marked. It is clearly stated here that affiliate links are also advertising .
Accordingly, a corresponding notice must be present directly on or near 351 landcode the link. I have been doing this on all of my websites for many years. The document contains even more details about labeling such product-related content online. You should read through the document, which is no problem at 5 A4 pages. After that, you will know exactly what you have to label and when. Special case: linking The points mentioned here are easy to understand and actually not surprising. However, there is another point that needs to be addressed due to the case of an Instagram user that has already been mentioned.
As many lawyers note, this is a decision by the regional court in an individual case, but it is still interesting. The main criticism in the ruling was that the Instagram posts contained links to the shop or website of the company in question. The judges used this link as a reason why the warning was justified. Such posts should have been marked as advertising. For me, this means that I am cautious about links to the manufacturer or a shop. Especially on the social web, these posts should either be marked as advertising or the links should be omitted.
Accordingly, a corresponding notice must be present directly on or near 351 landcode the link. I have been doing this on all of my websites for many years. The document contains even more details about labeling such product-related content online. You should read through the document, which is no problem at 5 A4 pages. After that, you will know exactly what you have to label and when. Special case: linking The points mentioned here are easy to understand and actually not surprising. However, there is another point that needs to be addressed due to the case of an Instagram user that has already been mentioned.
As many lawyers note, this is a decision by the regional court in an individual case, but it is still interesting. The main criticism in the ruling was that the Instagram posts contained links to the shop or website of the company in question. The judges used this link as a reason why the warning was justified. Such posts should have been marked as advertising. For me, this means that I am cautious about links to the manufacturer or a shop. Especially on the social web, these posts should either be marked as advertising or the links should be omitted.