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Product Placement

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Product Placement

Products that pop up in movies and television shows are often there for specific advertising reasons.

Federal Laws Governing Ads

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Federal Laws Governing Ads

There are many federal laws that regulate advertisements in some way or another.

The Scoop on Social Media Influencer Disclosure Requirements

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The Scoop on Social Media Influencer Disclosure Requirements

What kind of disclosure is necessary for social media influencer marketing?

What Does Made in the USA Really Mean?

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What Does Made in the USA Really Mean?

When does a product truly meet the requirements for a Made in USA label?

State-by-State Resources

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State-by-State Resources

Where you can file complaints or research a business in your state.

The Fine Print – Read It

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The Fine Print – Read It

What the ad giveth, the fine print is not supposed to taketh away.

Infomercials

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Infomercials

What to know before you bite on that revolutionary infomercial product.

How Causewashing Deceives Consumers

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How Causewashing Deceives Consumers

For decades, brands have been supporting causes — or rather pretending to support causes — to boost sales.

Deceptive Marketing 101: Recyclable Claims

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Deceptive Marketing 101: Recyclable Claims

How products marketed as “recyclable” end up in landfills.

What to Know about Sponsored Content

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What to Know about Sponsored Content

It’s getting harder to distinguish advertisements from objective content.

Jewelers Vigilance Committee

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Jewelers Vigilance Committee

The Jewelers Vigilance Commitee, which was formed in 1917, provides education and self-regulation to the jewelry industry.

Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau

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Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau

In addition to collecting federal excise taxes on alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and ammunition, TTB is also responsible for assuring compliance with federal tobacco and alcohol labeling and marketing requirements.

Self-regulation in the Alcohol Industry

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Self-regulation in the Alcohol Industry

The alcohol industry’s self-regulation efforts have historically focused on three main areas – drunk driving, underage drinking, and problem drinking – and have achieved what many observers say is a…

The First Amendment and Commercial Speech