Ashton Kutcher's Detail's Gig Attracts The Feds

Yesterday FishbowlNY told you about Ashton Kutcher guest editing an issue of Details, which would be no big deal, but he promoted a slew of products that he invests in without clearly disclosing that to readers.

Apparently – and we missed this yesterday – there was a single line in the introduction of the issue that stated Kutcher was “[Putting] his money where his mouth is, backing many of the companies he champions here.” But that might not be enough, because the incident has now attracted the eyes of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

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