Hey @robertoblake have you done a video on when and when not to use the “includes paid promotion” checkbox in youtube? I feel that it’s used incorrectly by a lot of creators, but I could be wrong.
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The YouTube video seems to indicate that even if the company didn’t pay but provided the product for free, you’re supposed to check the box.
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Replying to @curtisjudd @photojoseph @robertoblake
my understanding of the FTC's rules is that you need to clearly disclose when you get something of value, whether cash or a product. They don't specify what form that disclosure should take, so either verbal at the beginning of the segment or checking that box is fine.

Apr 5, 2021 · 4:58 AM UTC

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Replying to @aaronpk @curtisjudd @robertoblake
Verbal is best IMO because you can explain. With the checkbox, I feel like “ok, what’s your opinion, and what were you paid to say?”
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I agree, and that's why I rarely check the box. I prefer to say very clearly what the relationship is at the beginning of the video. I checked the box for my 4 hour desk build stream cause I figured people would be dropping in and out and might not hear my initial disclosure
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Replying to @aaronpk @curtisjudd @photojoseph @robertoblake
Aaron - That’s what I got from reading the FCC rules also.
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