In his BlogWell Atlanta presentation, "Social Media Ethics Briefing: Staying Out of Trouble," GasPedal CEO Andy Sernovitz recapped the latest FTC regulations on disclosure and social media.
Andy's presentation covered the 10 magic words of proper online disclosure, his specific steps for keeping your brand safe under new FTC regulations, and his personal tips for staying ethical and legal.
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BlogWell Atlanta Social Media Case Study: Ethics, presented by Andy Sernovitz
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6. Three Guides for Safe
Social Media Outreach
1. Require disclosure and truthfulness in
social media outreach.
2. Monitor the conversation and correct
misstatements.
3. Create social media policies and
training
t i i programs.
7. Stay Safe
Never pay
Real disclosure
Don’t lie to your mom
8. 10 Magic Words:
I work f ______,
k for
and thi i my
d this is
personal opinion.
opinion
9. Who are you?
?
Were you paid?
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Is it an honest
opinion based on a
real experience?
11. Disclosure Best Practices Toolkit
Checklists • Disclosure of Identity
for every • Personal/Unofficial
situation Blogging and Outreach
• Blogger Relations
Customize
• Compensation and
for your team Incentives
• Agency and Contractor
Disclosure
• Creative Flexibility