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Blurred Lines: The New World of Native Advertising. Jeffrey A. Greenbaum. May 2015. What is Native Advertising?. Native Advertising - Examples. Ads in the social media news feed Sponsored search and listings
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Blurred Lines: The New World of Native Advertising • Jeffrey A. Greenbaum • May 2015
Native Advertising - Examples • Ads in the social media news feed • Sponsored search and listings • Sponsored “editorial” content in physical and online publications (e.g., Huffington Post, BuzzFeed, etc.) • Widgets (e.g., Outbrain) • Sponsored programming (broadcast, online, etc.) • Brand integration (e.g., “Coors Cold Hard Facts” on ESPN) • Brand-financed feature films
“It’s when a piece of ostensibly normal content is stamped with tiny disclaimers . . . and then contains messages that are often clear endorsements” -- John Oliver, “Last Week Tonight”
70% of people want to learn about products through content rather than advertising
The same amount of time is spent reading editorial content as native advertising
Billions of dollars are being spent on native advertising and it’s increasing every year
It’s probably still “advertising” So, the same rules apply
Consumers have a right to know that it’s advertising It’s all about transparency
Disclosures must be clear and conspicuous They’re judged by their performance
Should you just call everything advertising? Or does that create other problems?
Projects may require more than you can give (or get) But who is responsible?
What about ownership and ongoing usage? It's up for negotiation
What about the reaction? It’s not just about legal
Thank you! • Jeffrey A. Greenbaum • (212) 826-5525 • jgreenbaum@fkks.com • This outline is presented in summary form and is not comprehensive or intended to address every situation. This outline is also not legal advice. Please consult your attorney for legal advice.