Bombshell new report condemns ASHTON KUTCHER!
On top of all his other problems the new star of “There and a Half Men” being eyed for his flagrant misuse — of product placement with the show.
Raising eyebrows is the news that the products he placed with the context of the show’s character is the fact hat he is a principal shareholder in the firms Foursquare, Flipboard, Hipmunk, GroupMe and Chegg.
The Hollywood Reporter said that while Kutcher holds investment stakes in each of those properties, he used his time on the show to promote the sites for free.
Initially, The Tiffany Network reportedly wanted compensation for the plugola, but are now said to be downplaying the alleged inside marketing ballyhoo.
"This was not part of any advertising transaction with CBS," a network rep said.
"Our policy is to disclose such financial interests in a credit at the end of the broadcast."
