Myth or Rule?

“Writing ‘ad’ in the YouTube description covers a sponsored video.”

Myth

The FTC says the disclosure belongs in the video itself, not only in the description. Say it out loud and put it on screen.

What the FTC (US) says
“the disclosure should be in the video and not just in the description uploaded with the video.”
Read it on ftc.gov (opens in a new tab)

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