Wednesday, July 6, 2016

Foodies pan ‘free meals for blog’ scam

Foodies pan ‘free meals for blog’ scam: John Lethlean in The Australian

"A social media put-down that went viral in the restaurant world has exposed a “couscous for comment” culture of free meals demanded in return for “positive” posts and “reviews” on social media

 The incident has exposed a thriving world of tech-savvy foodies who hit up bars, cafes and restaurants in major cities in ­exchange for glowing “reviews” and other forms of ­effectively purchased content on Instagram, Facebook and blogs.

 One social media manager for several restaurant businesses says the problem is compounded by Instagrammers who buy ­followers to boost their ­clout and influence, making it difficult for restaurateurs to truly gauge their influence."



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