Influencer Law Talk: Recent Episodes
Florian Bachmann, Marie Cochet, Delia Graetz, Niamh Herlihy, Lucas Hieronimus, Beatriz Vitorino
The Influencer Law Clinic at Maastricht University looks at the most pervasive social media trend in the past years: content monetization. Making money on social media has led to the rise of a new type of user - the influencer. Influencers are hip, entertaining, smart, stupid, controversial, helpful… Whatever they are, many of their actions give rise to interesting legal and ethical questions. In this academic podcast, a group of highly motivated students and interdisciplinary scholars from various cultural backgrounds explore the world of influencer law and provide sharp legal analyses and interesting reports on current topics in the sphere of social media.
In this Episode, Lucas and Florian look at the sanctioning regimes of various social media outlets, as well as at the criticism levelled against such measures.
In this episode, Luca, Marie and Florian look at the effectiveness of various social media platforms´ minor protection measures-
In this episode, Niamh explores the world of data privacy and regulation in the EU, based on the Schrems cases.
In this episode, Delia, Luca, and Nahomi take a look behind the responsible facade of so many influencers that constantly preach compliance with COVID guidelines, but simultaneously host gala dinners for numerous guests.
In this episode, Florian, Luca and Marie discuss how many followers on social media are apparently fake accounts that can be bought via the darknet, and whether this is even legal.
In this Episode, Luca reflects on fake online reviews and whether the legislator intends to protect consumers against this alarming trend.
In this episode, Niamh Herlihy takes a look at misleading marketing promotions by famous influencers and whether the law should sanction their contribution in such scams.
In this episode, Beatriz, Lucas, and Florian analyse Facebook´s sudden decision to ban certain Facebook and Instagram functions due to European privacy requirements. The question is whether these changes were really required, and what the implications for businesses and consumers might be.
In this episode, Marie Cochet sheds light on the special privileges that world leaders enjoy on Twitter.
In this emergency episode, Marie and Florian will discuss Twitter´s sudden change of direction when it comes to sanctioning political world leaders.
In this episode, Beatriz Vitorino reflects on her thoughts on the role of social media influencers when it comes to portraying unrealistic body standards and the severe consequences
In this teaser, you will learn what lies ahead for our Influencer Law Talk Podcast. Meet our first contributors and get to know the Influencer Law Clinic!