Diageo

Diageo’s Cîroc vodka was the subject of two TINA.org investigations. The first was an investigation into record producer DJ Khaled’s improperly disclosed promotions of several alcohol brands, including Cîroc, to…

Cîroc

TINA.org found numerous influencers deceptively promoting Diageo’s Cîroc brand on Instagram.

USANA Influencer Marketing Database

5 Takeaways from #NAD2021

Checking in on the system of self-regulation in the ad industry.

TINA.org Reports Online Retailer FabKids to Regulators; Investigation Reveals Deceptive Marketing of Negative-Option Offer

MADISON, CONN. August 30, 2021 – With ads for a blockbuster “2 pairs from $9.95” sale on kids shoes, online footwear and clothing retailer FabKids knows how to lure in…

FabKids’ Back-to-School Ads Mislead Parents

Online retailer deceptively advertises members-only prices, TINA.org investigation finds.

Ad or Not? Beyoncé and Tiffany & Co.

Why Queen B may need to “Check on It” before endorsing brands on Insta.

The Coldest Water Bottle

The Coldest Water is in hot water over its influencer marketing posts.

What I Discovered When I Looked into Sarah’s Discovery

Just because a weight-loss product or program is all over Instagram doesn’t mean it should be trusted

Burst Electric Toothbrush

Dental professionals who recommend Burst may be more embedded with company than you think.

TINA’s Take: UK Bans Influencer Ads that Applied ‘Misleading’ Beauty Filters

Instagram stories used filters that ASA said misleadingly exaggerated results tanning products could achieve.

Ad or Not? Khloé Kardashian and Nordstrom

Impromptu family fashion shoot or something less innocent?

The Hundred Thousand Dollar Puzzle by David Dobrik

YouTuber-turned-TikTok star pieces together a deceptive pitch.

What You Should Know about Market America

MLM takes down hundreds of deceptive income claims following TINA.org investigation.

Bounty

An argument for embedded advertising disclosures in sponsored social media posts.

Greg Viegas

A network marketing coach doesn’t deliver on his (expensive) promises.

Jacksonville Mom and BodyArmor

Blog promoting sports drink comes under scrutiny by TINA.org.

TINA’s Take: The Paid Ads Left Out of the Facebook Ad Boycott

It’s disingenuous for brands to suggest they are boycotting a platform and then still run ads on that platform.

Zyia

Prohibited income claims remain in publication despite consumer complaint to MLM’s compliance department.

TINA.org Suggests Updates to How the FTC Regulates Endorsement Advertising

On June 22, 2020, TINA.org responded to the FTC’s request for comment on the Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (referred to here as the Endorsement…