While influencer marketing can be highly effective, it raises ethical questions that need to be considered – Our agency ensures that any ethical issues are avoided and here is why…
One of the primary ethical concerns surrounding influencer marketing is transparency. There are now guidelines in place that require influencers to disclose when they are being paid to promote a product. However, many influencers fail to comply with these guidelines, leading to instances of deceptive marketing. When influencers fail to disclose their relationships with brands, they compromise the trust of their followers and deceive them into thinking that their recommendations are based on genuine preferences. Therefore, we always ensure our influencers are open about this!
Another ethical issue is the authenticity of influencer content. When influencers are paid to promote a product, there is a risk that their content will be biased and not reflect their genuine opinions. This can lead to a loss of trust and credibility among followers. Therefore, it is essential for influencers to maintain their authenticity by only promoting products that they genuinely believe in and align with their values!
With this, influencers have a responsibility to promote products that are safe and do not harm their followers. Through working with an agency like Four Stroke Media, we ensure that the companies our creators work with are all trusted to the best of our knowledge. However, we still expect influencers to use their due diligence before promoting products and carefully consider the potential risks and benefits.
Transparency, authenticity, safety, and integrity are all crucial factors that must be considered to ensure that influencer marketing is done in an ethical and responsible way. By doing so, brands and influencers can maintain the trust and loyalty of their followers and promote products that truly make a positive impact on people’s lives.

