I just stumbled across this thread looking for another one so apologies if this is covered already but why do influencers not want to show the #AD etc? I don’t get it if their job is to influence people, wouldn’t they want people to know it an AD?
They didn’t used to have to declare them so a lot of them have built the impression that they’re a lot better off than they were by showing a constant stream of new purchases, so now don’t want to admit that it’s entirely subsidised by brands.I just stumbled across this thread looking for another one so apologies if this is covered already but why do influencers not want to show the #AD etc? I don’t get it if their job is to influence people, wouldn’t they want people to know it an AD?
I think as well it's credibility - would people be as inclined to buy the product if they know the influencer is being paid to promote it rather than it being a genuine recommendation?They didn’t used to have to declare them so a lot of them have built the impression that they’re a lot better off than they were by showing a constant stream of new purchases, so now don’t want to admit that it’s entirely subsidised by brands.
Thank you. It’s one of those teeth bugs I’ve always wondered about.They didn’t used to have to declare them so a lot of them have built the impression that they’re a lot better off than they were by showing a constant stream of new purchases, so now don’t want to admit that it’s entirely subsidised by brands.
Why do these people think gifted is not advertising when they still feature it on their vlogs? Surely a true gift would never be mentioned.Jo Good's Middle Aged Minx You Tube vlog of 1st August 2021 contains advertising for Chantecaille, Gatineau and Current Body.
The video title should contain AD, as per ASA regulations.
If she wasn't advertising them why would she mention the brands and discount code? It matters not one bit that she claims it is not an ad.
Nor does it matter if she did or didn't get a fee (more fool her and her idiot agent) It is still an AD.
She says "Current Body is a gift no obligation to film" but she DID film therefore it is an AD.
It is clear cut case for the ASA. Advertising 3 different brands in one video???
She really thinks people are idiots.
A commenter on her You Tube pointed this out but Jo Good (or a channel admin) deleted it. The comment was screenshot for posterity before deletion.
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Indeed.Why do these people think gifted is not advertising when they still feature it on their vlogs? Surely a true gift would never be mentioned.
Contact the businesses too, it’s the only way to stop this.@VeeJayBee just told me about this thread, I hadn’t realised it existed. I’m getting fed up with these scammers not doing the right thing by their followers and viewers.
Just reported Nadine Baggott this morning for an IGTV she made ‘shop with me’ in Superdrug. She waltzes round pointing out all her favourite brands and products, all of which she works with and is paid to promote - she brought out a beauty box with Superdrug not too long ago. But, nothing to mention it’s an advert, or anything about her relationship with Superdrug or any of the other brands. I don’t even know if this actually breaches the ASA rules, but it feels really wrong and disingenuous - any new viewers, or anyone unsuspecting who watches it wouldn’t have a clue that she’s got a vested interest in promoting those products and brands. So sly and shady.
It’s actually against the code of ethics for the nutrition body she is signed to. The AfN. She is supposed to declare things such as ads fair and square with a hashtag too I believe.I've seen that sly 'Rhitrition' (and her other profile of 'Rhi') to hide her ads in an obscure way by either not mentioning it, r adding the word 'gifted' in tiny font, or just making the 'ad' font incredibly small. She's just such a disingenuous sneak and tries to bag as many freebis from brands as she can, whilst most of her posts and stories are always merching something.
That Airfryer ad is sooooo hidden. No hashtag and just stuck in the text. These things need reporting. They’re just a piss take and she should know better.It’s actually against the code of ethics for the nutrition body she is signed to. The AfN. She is supposed to declare things such as ads fair and square with a hashtag too I believe.
I’m going to flag it to her governing body. Enough of this slyness!At it again. Little “ad” hidden so well in there. Every time she does this I will report her. It’s devious. She should know better.