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Released: March 13, 2013
FTC: Ads on mobile, social media must show disclosures
Marketers hawking diet pills and other questionable goods on social media will have to be more forthcoming.
Digital ads that pop up on Twitter, Facebook and other mobile sites must be accompanied by disclosures to avoid deceptive practices, according to a rule update issued by the Federal Trade Commission.
Read Full Article: FTC: Ads on mobile, social media must show disclosures
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