‘Mommy bloggers’ vow to avoid ethical conflicts (CNN)
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WASHINGTON (CNN) – With book deals, TV appearances and thousands of readers, moms who detail every moment of their domestic lives online produce some of the Web’s most well-read blogs.
‘Mommy bloggers’ want to stem what they fear is a backlash against their profession.
Many of these “mommy bloggers” even draw the attention of companies that send them free product samples — everything from toys to baby strollers to video game consoles — in the hopes of getting positive coverage.
But to some, these freebies aren’t necessarily a good thing. Readers have complained they can no longer trust their favorite blogger’s advice. Veteran women bloggers grumble that newcomers sully the genre’s reputation by demanding free products and trips. Newsweek.com published an article last month headlined, “Trusted Mom or Sellout?”
very interesting! I know a few people who have spoiled it for the rest of us…not naming any names yet! hahah
It seems really silly that mommy bloggers getting free stuff is the top priority of the FTC. Shame on anyone who thinks mommy bloggers getting free stuff is any different than critics getting free review copies of video games, computer hardware, and movies.
I don’t see CNET or Gamespot (also owned by cnet) disclosing that they receive free highend graphics cards, gaming systems, HD DVRs, video games, gaming development hardware (for playing beta videogames etc.) etc..
They probably get hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of free stuff each year and I haven’t read a single review that discloses this information.
With all the problems we have with our economy and accountability in our government it seems like we’ve decided to pick on the most vulnerable group of information marketers instead of going after real criminals.
Seriously, Are mommy bloggers what’s wrong with America? Should these bloggers be put in jail?
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