We need to talk about sponsorships — SO much MISinformation

A one-take dive into sponsorships, payments, transparency, endorsements, bias, assumptions, and misconceptions about YouTube & other social media content & creators.

Documents & links featured in this video:
Federal Trade Commission Disclosures 101
https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/resources/disclosures-101-social-media-influencers

FTC Endorsement Guides & FAQ
https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/resources/ftcs-endorsement-guides-what-people-are-asking

Instagram “What content is considered branded Content?”
https://help.instagram.com/616901995832907?helpref=faq_content

Instagram Branded Content Policies
https://help.instagram.com/1695974997209192

TikTok content disclosure guidelines
https://support.tiktok.com/en/business-and-creator/creator-and-business-accounts/promoting-a-brand-product-or-service

YouTube product placements, sponsorships, & endorsements guide
https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/154235

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