Simone Anderson didn't make it clear enough that she was benefiting from her posts, the ASA said. Four complaints about social media influencer Simone Anderson have been upheld by the Advertising Standards Authority. The authority’s complaints board said the content she posted on Instagram met the definition of advertisements but its commercial nature was not made sufficiently clear to audiences. READ MORE:* Advertising Standards Authority receives complaints about influencer Simone Anderson* Advertising watchdog partially upholds 5G advertisement claiming wireless tech is harmful* New #gifted social media trend adds transparency to deceptive platformsIn one, she posted: “Enjoying the new autumn high tea menu at @cordisauckland – always such a treat! Stuff-co-nz Simone Anderson, left, should have used more than #gifted, the ASA said.

Source: Stuff July 01, 2020 04:07 UTC