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The Advertising Standards Authority is “escalating” sanctions against the social media influencers breaching advertising rules and warns brands they’re next in line.
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Despite the growth of newer platforms such as TikTok, the majority of direct-to-consumer brands see immense value in engaging with established influencers on Instagram first, before testing the newer channels.
A monitoring sweep by the regulatory body found an “unacceptable” level of influencer posts are failing to stick to the rules.
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