The FTC’s Endorsement Guides, Part 2: Understanding Influencers and FTC Disclosures
Last week, I highlighted key FAQs regarding the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Endorsement Guides. As I said, disclosure (and arguably common sense) is at the heart of these issues. Using a formula of $100 x 10,000 followers + extras = total rate, you can see how quickly the dollars can roll in for influencers. For sponsors, […]
The FTC’s Endorsement Guides, Part 1: Do You Know What You Need to Disclose?
If you use endorsements in your marketing, do they meet the standards of the FTC Act and the FTC’s Guides Concerning Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising? And what about social media influencers? If your business works with influencers or if you’re an influencer yourself, are you both taking necessary steps to clearly disclose material […]
How to Effectively Manage a B2B Social Media Account
At Caster, we believe every business, whether it is B2B, B2C, or B2B2C, benefits from implementing a strategic social media presence, but oftentimes we hear from new B2B clients, “why do we need to be on social media anyway?” Here’s why: Social media offers an enormous potential to reach target audiences at little-to-no cost. It […]
3 Things You Might Not Know About Your Facebook Profile
From startups to project work, legacy brands to multi-national companies, Caster has worked with them all. A growing part of what we bring to the table for our clients is a social media savvy team with their pulse on updates and changes to platforms that can impact your business. From Facebook, to Twitter, Instagram, and […]