Norwegian Ski Stars Get Rebuke From Authorities For Their Social Media Accounts

Norwegian Ski Stars Get Rebuke From Authorities For Their Social Media Accounts

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It's not like top Norwegian skiers are not under enough pressure lately as-is, what with Johaug banned from the Olympics and those never ending rumours about using anti-asthma medications without compeling medical reasons. Now the skiing stars face an attack from the Norwegian authorities - from the Forbrukerombudet or the Consumer Ombudsman agency - to be precise. The issue at stake is one of the hottest, most debated ones the world over – when/how should celebrities and influencers reveal that those products and services they visibly enjoy on their social media accounts are often not so much their personal choice – but that they were paid for by providers of thereof ? The US Federal Trade Commission even runs a dedicated Q&A regarding paid promotion on its pages – although…
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Johaug Appeals Directly To Her Fanbase on Instagram – Gets Outpour of Support

Johaug Appeals Directly To Her Fanbase on Instagram – Gets Outpour of Support

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Therese Johaug might be out of the Olympics - but not out of the hearts of her fans. In the first social media post since the CAS verdict on Tuesday, a 29 year old Norwegian has spoken directly to her followers vie social media: 'The Olympics will go without me this season, but the dream of the World Championship in Seefeld 2019 no one can take away from me. Thank you for all your support, I'll make you proud' reads the message in Norwegian. https://www.instagram.com/p/BYItqVnBJaA/ In just one hour since appearing on Instagram the post got nearly 30000 likes ( and growing) - a result that is likely impossible for most if not all other skiers. Therese must be down - but definitely not out!
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