The Kardashian Effect: Make Sure Your Social Media Advertising Campaign Is Legal | Practical Law

The Kardashian Effect: Make Sure Your Social Media Advertising Campaign Is Legal | Practical Law

In recent months, endorsements on social media have led to negative regulatory outcomes for their respective product owners. Kim Kardashian's social media post endorsing a morning sickness remedy led to Food and Drug Administration action against the drug maker and has brought the issue to the forefront. As social media influences consumers and attracts advertisers we take a look at ways companies can protect against regulatory liability.

The Kardashian Effect: Make Sure Your Social Media Advertising Campaign Is Legal

by Practical Law Commercial Transactions
Law stated as of 08 Dec 2016USA (National/Federal)
In recent months, endorsements on social media have led to negative regulatory outcomes for their respective product owners. Kim Kardashian's social media post endorsing a morning sickness remedy led to Food and Drug Administration action against the drug maker and has brought the issue to the forefront. As social media influences consumers and attracts advertisers we take a look at ways companies can protect against regulatory liability.