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TikTok has a problem with paid ads going undisclosed

Jul 14, 2022
The FTC requires social media influencers to clearly disclose paid advertisements, but not everyone does.
Regulating whether content creators are properly disclosing paid ads is an "impossible job," said Sara Morrison, a senior reporter for Recode at Vox.
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Why mobile quiz apps are rocking the trivia world

Mar 30, 2018
"It's a profitable hobby all of the sudden" says trivia enthusiast Neal Pollack.
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How a blog with no advertisements makes its money

Aug 13, 2014
Joy Cho of "Oh Joy!" relies on sponsored content, not ads.