Ftc: Bloggers Must Disclose Paid Reviews

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The Federal Trade Commission will require bloggers to clearly disclose any freebies or payments they get from companies for reviewing their products.

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The FTC took steps to make product information and online reviews more accurate, regulating blogging for the first time and mandating that testimonials reflect typical results.
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