With the advent of social media I've noticed a trend that disturbs me. Nursing media stars are pushing products, but there is no disclosure of remuneration. When I asked one, I was told that they were an ambassador for the product but they wouldn't say if they were getting paid to push the product. You see multiple social media posts out there on a product. When other media personalities shill products you see "in fine print usually" a statement about them being paid.
I've seen this for scrubs, nursing magazines and a few other products. I don't mind people making money. I would be if I could, but I don't have an entrepreneurial bone in my body, but I would like to know if people pushing a product are using their fame and getting paid. Puts a different light on a product.
So my question is, what are your thoughts on the ethics of this.
Specializes in Critical Care, Med-Surg, Psych, Geri, LTC, Tele,.
I used to run a few blogs that I owned. All of the companies I was "affiliated" with, eg, had an agreement to receive money from in the event a viewer that I disclose this on my privacy page.
AnthonyD
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I guess I don't see this as being any different than a professional athlete endorsing a sneaker or a brand of golf clubs.