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A [[Blog]] that seems to be written by a real person, but is in fact [[The Shill|a vector employed by an advertising agency, PR firm or corporate marketing department]]. Invariably waxes over-enthusiastically about a product, service or company, particularly something brand new and/or trying to increase its market penetration.
Almost always a tool for [[
The
As of December 12, 2006, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission has begun a [http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/12/11/AR2006121101389.html?nav=rss_technology serious investigation] of so-called "word of mouth" advertising campaigns, which will include
Compare to [[Commerce Pimp]].
Compare to [[Commerce Pimp]]. Not to be confused with the 'flog' that means ''[http://freenetproject.org/ Freenet] blog''. For the act of flagellation, see [[A Taste of the Lash]]. Also not to be confused with "The Flog" by [[Felicia Day]] (a blend of "Felicia" and "vlog").▼
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For the act of flagellation, see [[A Taste of the Lash]].
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* In October 2006, several blogs that appeared to be written by independent supporters of megastore chain Wal-Mart turned out to be the products of Wal-Mart's public relations firm, Edelman.
* In December 2006, Sony attempted a so-called "viral" marketing campaign for the [[PlayStation Portable]] that included fake
* Several flogs
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