Archive for the Category 'Podcasting Law'

Free Legal Guidance for U.S. and Canadian Podcasters

Friday, July 13th, 2007

Like most podcasters you’ve probably come across legal questions as you think about how to keep yourself out of trouble. There are many pitfalls that can hit even the smallest of podcasts.

  • Can I play popular music on my podcast?
  • Can I can get in trouble for saying something unkind about another person or organization?
  • How do I credit people for their work so I don’t get in copyright trouble?

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Affiliate Marketing Disclosure Now Required of Podcasters by Law?

Wednesday, December 13th, 2006

It seems the overall trend in social media tends towards transparency when it comes to disclosure of interests and relationships. If you’re being sponsored by, have been sent something for free by or have a “conflict-of-interest” relationship with a company, then you disclose it in your blog/podcast content.

But what is the policy when it comes to affiliate links? Linking to recommended products & services in exchange for a commission is a potentially lucrative way for bloggers and podcasters to monetize their efforts. But is the affiliate relationship always clear? How explicit do you need to be when mentioning or linking to an affiliate partner in your content?

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