New UK vlogger guidance issued in wake of Kim Kardashian's banned selfie
by Mark Sweney from Technology | The Guardian on (#HT7P)
Advertising watchdog says video bloggers have complained of pressure to keep commercial tie-ups secret from their fans
The UK advertising watchdog has introduced new rules governing how popular video bloggers such as Zoella promote products, after a number complained of pressure to keep commercial tie-ups secret from their legions of fans.
The move comes less than a week after the way vloggers, bloggers and celebrities endorse products was put in the spotlight when regulators forced Kim Kardashian to delete a selfie promoting a drug for breaking US ad laws.
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