Re: FTC and blogging

**j* e* m* s* <h*@sbcglobal.net>**

I wonder if groups like GWA should file something w/the FTC. I don't 
know if there's a public hearing on these proposals. Maybe even 
companies like Proven Winners, Scotts, Fiskars, etc., would want to 
file concerns.

I forwarded the mediabistro info to GWA.

jems

>I've read the new guidelines, and I'm afraid it means the end of swag.
>  Advertisers are now required to ensure that those they give trial items to
>comply with the regulations.  It will probably be too onerous a task to
>check up on swag items given to groups, such as a GWA.
>Barbara Pintozzi

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