Socially Aware

December 18, 2014 - Online Promotions
What Are the Rules of the Advergame in the UK?
Advergames are online video games that are created in order to promote a brand, product or organization by immersing a marketing message within the game. They are typically accessed via an organization’s website or app, or via a social media platform. Advergames are not
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November 25, 2014 - Online Promotions, IP
Mark Your Calendar: Dec. 4th Digital Media Bootcamp for NYC Area Lawyers & Artists
The Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts will be presenting an all-day “bootcamp” covering digital media and related legal issues on Thursday, December 4, 2014, at Morrison & Foerster LLP’s New York office. The courses will be directed to both attorneys and artists, and will
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November 17, 2014 - Online Promotions
R.I.P.: The Facebook “Like” Gate
By: Anthony M. Ramirez
Do you still “like” me? Companies with Facebook Pages will find themselves asking that question of their followers over the next few weeks, as Facebook brings an end to the popular practice of offering discounts, exclusive content and other incentives in exchange for liking a Page.
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February 05, 2014 - Online Promotions, Privacy, Event, Employment Law, IP
Social Media 2014: Addressing Corporate Risks
Please join Socially Aware editor John Delaney as he chairs Practising Law Institute’s (PLI) “Social Media 2014: Addressing Corporate Risks.” Issues to be addressed at the conference include: Social media: how it works, and why it is transforming the business world Drafting and updating
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December 30, 2013 - FTC, Online Promotions, Privacy, Litigation, Wearable Computers
Hot Off the Press – New Issue of the Socially Aware Newsletter
The latest issue of our Socially Aware newsletter is now available here. In this issue, we explore legal concerns raised by Google Glass; we provide an overview of the growing body of case law addressing ownership of business-related social media accounts; we take a
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December 30, 2013 - Online Promotions, Privacy, Event, Employment Law
Data Protection Masterclass Webinar: Spotlight on Social Media Marketing and Policies
Our global privacy + data security group ’s Data Protection Masterclass Webinar series is turning the spotlight on social media marketing and policies in January. Please join Socially Aware contributors Christine Lyon and Karin Retzer, along with Ann Bevitt in our London office for
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April 25, 2012 - Online Promotions, Terms of Use, Privacy, IP
Caveat Emptor, Part II: A Brief Overview of Twitter’s Terms of Service and Related Documents
In our September 2010 issue of Socially Aware , we provided a brief overview of Facebook’s “ Statement of Rights and Responsibilities ,” the social media service’s complex set of terms and conditions that companies frequently “click-accept” with little review (often, in a rush
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February 13, 2012 - FTC, Online Promotions
Warning Signs: Promotions Using Facebook’s “Like” Feature
By: Julie O'Neill
In a recent case of first impression, the National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business Bureaus (“NAD”) – an industry forum for resolving disputes among advertisers – addressed an advertiser’s use of Facebook’s “like” feature in connection with an online promotion. Such
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January 06, 2012 - Online Promotions, Terms of Use
Running Contests and Sweepstakes on Facebook, Google+ and Twitter: How the Rules Stack Up
By: Seth M. Graham
Over the past two years, Socially Aware has revisited Facebook’s Promotions Guidelines from time to time — even as recently as August 2011 — to help keep our readers up-to-date on how popular social media platforms seek to regulate contests, sweepstakes and other promotions.
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Topic Archives: Online Promotions

What Are the Rules of the Advergame in the UK?

Mark Your Calendar: Dec. 4th Digital Media Bootcamp for NYC Area Lawyers & Artists

R.I.P.: The Facebook “Like” Gate

By: Anthony M. Ramirez

Social Media 2014: Addressing Corporate Risks

Hot Off the Press – New Issue of the Socially Aware Newsletter

Data Protection Masterclass Webinar: Spotlight on Social Media Marketing and Policies

Caveat Emptor, Part II: A Brief Overview of Twitter’s Terms of Service and Related Documents

Warning Signs: Promotions Using Facebook’s “Like” Feature

By: Julie O'Neill

Running Contests and Sweepstakes on Facebook, Google+ and Twitter: How the Rules Stack Up

By: Seth M. Graham