With new law in place, will brands and stars rethink the endorsement game?

Will brands and stars rethink the endorsement game as the new law seeks greater accountability from all stakeholders?

Viveat Susan Pinto | Mumbai
Last Updated at July 28, 2020 06:01 IST

This is the first time, say legal experts, that celebrities will be held accountable for the words they mouth or the message they endorse

Misleading claims have long been the bane of the advertising industry, with government and regulators struggling to rein in false and obfuscating claims in ads. The problem has been compounded in part due to the extensive use of celebrity endorsers in advertising. While stars remain the safest bet for most brands, offering mass reach and credibility, their fame also sets the relationship with consumers and advertisers, on a vulnerable pitch.

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