Business owners beware! Fake reviews are on the rise, particularly fake reviews for restaurateurs. Recently in Houston, a restaurant by the name of Bludorn, became the newest victim of this defamatory trend. After receiving an influx of bad reviews all at once, co-owner and Chef...
Advertising is one of the driving forces behind the growth of a business. Advertising your business persuades consumers to purchase products or services, increasing sales and boosting the company’s bottom line. However, connecting consumers with products or services through ads can lead to unfair and...
The beauty and personal care market is expected to grow from $511 billion in 2021 to $784.6 billion in 2025, partially thanks to the trending growth of the e-commerce industry in general and the power of influencer marketing. With influencers raking in so much money in beauty, it is important to consider the legal protections – and cautions –...
Are you a social media influencer that promotes products on your social pages or online blog? Do you own an e-commerce business that hires social media influencers to advertise for your brand? If so, you need to be aware of the new rules put in...
Supplement Marketers: watch your mouth! You should consider these legal tips when wording promotional materials or promotional social media posts because strict rules apply. If your language isn’t compliant with FDA or FTC standards, your company could be at risk for major fines. . Trade...
Have you ever used the website Ripoff Report to write a negative customer review about a company who you felt “ripped you off”? Have you ever been threatened with a lawsuit because of your comments? Let’s look into a real-life Ripoff Report case and review...
Are you a marketing or public relations professional seeking to get a leg up on the competition? Sure, it’s very easy to “anonymously” post fake reviews slashing a competing brand, but is it really worth it? If you’re on the fence, consider these ten tips...
Ripoff Report is a consumer review website that houses millions of “reports” or reviews summarizing customer experiences with specific companies. As you can tell by the name, these reviews aren’t exactly positive. In fact, many of these reports have ruined the reputations of hundreds, if...
In the age of the Internet, online reviews are one of the most important – if not the most important- factors when gaining new customers and retaining the old. Not only do reviews affect online businesses, but brick-and-mortar businesses as well, thanks to websites like...
Can You Get Scammed on Airbnb? Fake reviews have been an issue for reputations and businesses ever since online reviews became a key decision-making factor for those shopping online. Oftentimes, fake reviews on websites like Amazon and Yelp are noted to be one of the...
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