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The FTC’s focus on prosecuting affiliate networks; lessons from the FTC’s recent case against affiliates, FTC v. Cantkier, et al.; and what this means for you.Experience level: IntermediateTarget audience: Affiliates/PublishersNiche/vertical: FTCJeff Ifrah, Partner, Ifrah Law (Twitter @crimeinthesuite)
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FTC Prosecution of Affiliates for Advertising Claims
January 11, 2011, Affiliate Summit West 2011
WHO WE ARE
JEFF IFRAH: Partner
IFRAH LAW: A Focus on Government InvestigationsAnd E-Commerce
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TODAY’S PRESENTATION OVERVIEW
• Insider’s Understanding of the FTC
• Real-life Examples & What They Mean to You
• Staying Out of the Government’s Cross-hairs
• Critical Advice “in the event…”
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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
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• WHO?
• WHAT?
• WHY?
• HOW?
FTC PRIORITIZES AFFILIATE MARKETERS
“Anyone in the chain between a seller and the ultimate
consumer.”- David Vladeck, Director FTC Bureau of Consumer
Protection
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SO, WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN…
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•What is UNFAIR?
•What is DECEPTIVE?
GUIDANCE FROM THE FTC
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AND THAT MEANS…
Advertisers, Brokers & Affiliates
Advertisers, Brokers & Affiliates,
Advertisers, Brokers & Affiliates,
REVISED ENDORSEMENT GUIDES
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Disclaimers
SOCIAL MEDIA & PAID BLOGGERS
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They paid me…
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FTC V. REVERB COMMUNICATIONS
“GREAT, family-friendly board game app”“One of the best apps just got better”
TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AGAINST AFFILIATES
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HOW TO STAY OFF THE FTC’S RADAR
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CRITICAL ADVICE “IN THE EVENT…”
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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FTC PROSECUTION OF GIRLS GONE WILD
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