CMA Marketing Ethics & Legal Compliance

Question 1

What does the CAN-SPAM Act regulate in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Commercial email messaging, including requirements for opt-out mechanisms and sender identification

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Social media advertising standards

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Television advertising content

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Telemarketing call scripts

Question 2

Under FTC guidelines, when must social media influencers disclose paid partnerships?

Accepted Answer

Always, whenever they receive payment, free products, or other compensation to promote a brand

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Only when the payment exceeds $500

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Only when posting on platforms with more than 1 million users

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Only when the brand requests disclosure

Question 3

What is 'greenwashing' in marketing?

Accepted Answer

Making misleading environmental claims to appear more sustainable than a company or product actually is

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Using green color schemes in brand design

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Environmentally friendly packaging design

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A strategy to market products to eco-conscious consumers honestly

Question 4

What is the principle of 'marketing ethics'?

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Applying moral standards and values to marketing decisions to ensure honesty, fairness, and respect for consumers

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Maximizing profit through any available means

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Complying with only the minimum legal requirements

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Setting the highest possible prices the market will bear

Question 5

What does GDPR stand for, and how does it affect US marketers targeting EU consumers?

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General Data Protection Regulation; US companies must comply if they collect data from EU residents

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General Data Rights Protocol; it has no impact on US marketers

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Global Digital Privacy Rule; it only applies to EU companies

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Government Data Privacy Regulation; it requires US government approval

Question 6

What is 'deceptive advertising' under FTC standards?

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Advertising that contains a material misrepresentation or omission likely to mislead a reasonable consumer

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Advertising that uses humor or exaggeration

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Advertising targeted at niche audiences

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Comparative advertising that mentions competitors by name