Public Relations & Marketing Agency Compliance Checklist [FREE PDF]

This public relations and marketing agency compliance checklist ensures agencies comply with FTC Endorsement and Testimonial Guidelines, CAN-SPAM email marketing requirements, GDPR/CCPA data privacy, and financial advertising disclosure requirements. Agency compliance officers use this quarterly to audit campaigns and client deliverables.

  • Industry: Professional Services
  • Frequency: Quarterly
  • Estimated Time: 20-30 minutes
  • Role: Agency Compliance Officer / General Counsel
  • Total Items: 8
  • Compliance: FTC 16 CFR Part 255 (endorsements and testimonials), CAN-SPAM Act (15 USC 7701 - commercial email), GDPR / CCPA (data privacy in marketing), FTC native advertising disclosure guidance

Advertising & Disclosure

Verify advertising disclosures and endorsement compliance.

  • Material connections between endorsers and brands clearly disclosed?
  • All advertising claims substantiated with competent and reliable evidence?
  • Native advertising and sponsored content clearly labeled as advertising?
  • Comparative advertising claims accurate and not false or misleading?

Digital Marketing & Privacy

Verify digital marketing and data privacy compliance.

  • All commercial emails include opt-out mechanism and physical address?
  • GDPR/CCPA consent obtained before collecting marketing data from EU/CA residents?
  • Process in place to respond to GDPR/CCPA data access and deletion requests?
  • Marketing compliance notes

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Why Use This Public Relations & Marketing Agency Compliance Checklist [FREE PDF]?

This public relations & marketing agency compliance checklist [free pdf] helps professional services teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for agency compliance officer / general counsel professionals, this checklist covers 8 critical inspection points across 2 sections. Recommended frequency: quarterly.

Ensures compliance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255 (endorsements and testimonials), CAN-SPAM Act (15 USC 7701 - commercial email), GDPR / CCPA (data privacy in marketing), FTC native advertising disclosure guidance. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Public Relations & Marketing Agency Compliance Checklist [FREE PDF] cover?

This checklist covers 8 inspection items across 2 sections: Advertising & Disclosure, Digital Marketing & Privacy. It is designed for professional services operations and compliance.

How often should this checklist be completed?

This checklist should be completed quarterly. Each completion takes approximately 20-30 minutes.

Who should use this Public Relations & Marketing Agency Compliance Checklist [FREE PDF]?

This checklist is designed for Agency Compliance Officer / General Counsel professionals in the professional services industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.

Can I download this checklist as a PDF?

Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.

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