Brands are pushing influencers to hide their paid deals

Business Insider | 09-09-2026 01:31pm |

A new study reveals that many brands are asking influencers not to disclose paid partnerships, despite regulations requiring clear labeling. The survey found that 14% of creators admitted to not always disclosing brand ties. One influencer, Sharon Johnson, said a supplement company requested she omit the #ad tag, but she chose to label the posts anyway to maintain trust and comply with FTC guidelines.

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