YOUR BUSINESS AUTHORITY

Springfield, MO

Log in Subscribe

Justice Department finds China used influencers in discreet Olympics campaign

Posted online

The Justice Department has discovered China used influencers to run a discreet campaign promoting the Beijing Winter Olympics.

A “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” TV star, a Paralympic swimmer and a self-described “brand king” were among the Instagram and TikTok influencers. The Chinese Consulate in New York paid $300,000 to New Jersey-based firm Vippi Media to recruit them.

The influencer posts were not properly labeled as ads in the way that TikTok and Instagram requires.

Read more from The Associated Press.

Comments

1 comment on this story |
Please log in to add your comment
jfaught@regalplastic.com

Nothing shady China does should surprise anybody.

Friday, April 8, 2022
Editors' Pick
Fall 2026 Architects & Engineers Project Report

This installment of Springfield Business Journal’s Architects & Engineers Project Report showcases 26 endeavors by area design and engineering professionals.

Most Read
Update cookies preferences