Customer reviews and ratings play a key role in the customer journey, with as many as 98% relying on them to inform their purchasing decisions. When you know that your products and services are of ...

To join the CNBC Technology Executive Council, go to cnbccouncils.com/tec From five-star raves to one-star eviscerations, Amazon product reviews can provide shoppers ...

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Federal Trade Commission staff sent letters to 10 companies, warning them of potential violations of the agency’s Consumer Review Rule, which governs how product reviews and testimonials can be used ...

Businesses can face penalties even for well-intentioned contract terms. As consumer review protections expand nationwide, even well-intentioned and passive contractual language can unknowingly land ...

Ratings are ubiquitous in today’s digital world. Platforms like Amazon, Yelp and Uber Eats bombard users with stars, numbers and symbols that can heavily influence consumer decision-making. Research ...

"Early attention to compliance will help reduce enforcement risks and foster greater trust with consumers in an increasingly regulated online marketplace," Crowell & Moring said in a note to clients.

For years, brands have leaned on consumer reviews as a cornerstone of their online sales strategy. Ratings drive clicks, reviews drive conversions, and social proof drives trust. But that ecosystem ...