Microsoft paying YouTubers for positive Xbox One coverage ( edited with more info )

[Normchacho]

selnor1983 said:

FlamingWeazel said:

selnor1983 said:

FlamingWeazel said:

selnor1983 said:

FlamingWeazel said:

selnor1983 said:

 

 

Show me where another compnay did this and is being investigated for FTC violations? Even if they ddi 2 wrongs don;t make a right. It's despicable, and shows a lack of confidence in their product.

Let me ask you this? What is the difference between a company paying for a broadcaster on TV being paid to advertise a product during a breakfast show, or paying for prime time TV slots. Where as here Microsoft are paying for verbal maessages through PAID advertising. Of course this isnt a review of any type. They arent paying for a GOOD review. They are paying for name dropping, The same way 118 118 advertises Channel 4 films in the UK. Its called a plug. NOT A REVIEW.

Nothing will come of this and its PERFECTLY legal. There is absolutely no wrong doing here at all.

Well Done Microsoft.

Did you read the article? These arrangements are supposed to be transparent, you are not allowed to keep the advertisement a secret, thus the "Being investigated for FTC regulations" It is not the same as what others do. Still waiting for the other cases where this has happened........

Theres nothing secret about it!

Hello.

What? Did you read the part where the people making the videos aren't allowed to say that they were paid to make the video? Which is illegal, and a really douche move.

The blind loyalty on this thread is sickening.