Consumer Reviews in the Era of Social Media | Practical Law

Consumer Reviews in the Era of Social Media | Practical Law

A Practice Note discussing advertising issues related to consumer reviews in social media. This Note discusses the Consumer Review Fairness Act (CRFA), non-disparagement clauses (also known as gag clauses), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) endorsement guides, incentivized consumer reviews, using consumer reviews and ratings as substantiation, negative reviews, and working with review platforms. It also provides best practices for working with consumer reviews in advertising.

Consumer Reviews in the Era of Social Media

Practical Law Practice Note w-016-1625 (Approx. 22 pages)

Consumer Reviews in the Era of Social Media

by Practical Law Commercial Transactions
MaintainedUSA (National/Federal)
A Practice Note discussing advertising issues related to consumer reviews in social media. This Note discusses the Consumer Review Fairness Act (CRFA), non-disparagement clauses (also known as gag clauses), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) endorsement guides, incentivized consumer reviews, using consumer reviews and ratings as substantiation, negative reviews, and working with review platforms. It also provides best practices for working with consumer reviews in advertising.