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TexasTowelie

(113,624 posts) Thu Mar 14, 2024, 10:50 AM Mar 2024

South Dakota governor facing legal action over video praising her dentist - CNN

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is facing legal action after posting a 5-minute infomercial-style video online praising the dental work she received at Smile Texas, a Houston-area cosmetic dentistry firm.

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South Dakota governor facing legal action over video praising her dentist - CNN (Original Post) TexasTowelie Mar 2024 OP

"Facing"? Do anyone really believe there will be consequences? walkingman Mar 2024 #1

She's getting sued for deceptive advertising, so it's certainly possible. TwilightZone Mar 2024 #2

walkingman

(7,889 posts)

1. "Facing"? Do anyone really believe there will be consequences?

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Thu Mar 14, 2024, 10:59 AM

Mar 2024

TwilightZone

(25,685 posts)

2. She's getting sued for deceptive advertising, so it's certainly possible.

Reply to walkingman (Reply #1)

Thu Mar 14, 2024, 12:05 PM

Mar 2024

Influencers generally have to disclose that a post is an ad and if they received benefits from the company being plugged.

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/kristi-noem-faces-lawsuit-promoting-texas-dentist-social-media-rcna143325

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