UK Authority Launches Probe Into Social Influencer Disclosure Practices
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Executive Summary
The Competition and Markets Authority could pursue enforcement action based on findings from its investigation into leading social media influencers’ promotional activities, announced Aug. 16. The Federal Trade Commission has been focused increasingly on similar issues in the US.
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