Author: Jillian Rhodes
Jillian is a New York attorney turned marketing strategist, specializing in brand safety, FTC guidelines, and risk mitigation for influencer programs. She consults for brands and agencies looking to future-proof their campaigns. Jillian is all about turning legal red tape into simple checklists and playbooks. She also never misses a morning run in Central Park, and is a proud dog mom to a rescue beagle named Cooper.
Promo code disclosure placement, not code existence, is where the FTC actually finds native ad violations in affiliate content.
ESG reporting for creator programs now demands proof of labor practices, disclosure compliance, and environmental claims auditors can verify.
A state-by-state breakdown of synthetic influencer disclosure laws, what brands must label, and how to build a compliance tracker before 2026 enforcement hits.
How to structure retention bonus clauses that lock in top creators without triggering misclassification or wage claim risk.
A practical GDPR right to erasure workflow for creator CRMs, covering intake, verification, deletion timelines, and audit-proof documentation.
Errors and omissions coverage has quietly become a creator contract standard, shifting brand liability onto the influencers who create the risk.
Promo code affiliate payouts trigger 1099 obligations most brands miss. Here’s how to build a compliant, scaled reporting system.
Misclassified creators can trigger IRS penalties, back pay claims, and state fines. Here’s how to audit contractor classification risk before it audits you.
New platform regulations are quietly throttling organic creator discovery, forcing brands to rethink reach, budget, and risk strategy.
A practical guide to building a creator program on promo codes and affiliate links that proves real revenue, not just reach.