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Reality Check: TINA.org Calls on FTC to Address Virtual Influencers

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Reality Check: TINA.org Calls on FTC to Address Virtual Influencers

Why the FTC should consider virtual influencers as it reviews its Endorsement Guides.

TINA’s Take: FTC Lets ‘Detox Tea’ Influencers Off with a Warning

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TINA’s Take: FTC Lets ‘Detox Tea’ Influencers Off with a Warning

…for now.

TINA Weighs in on New Rules for Investment Adviser Advertisements

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TINA Weighs in on New Rules for Investment Adviser Advertisements

After almost 60 years, it’s time to update advertising law.

Savage X Fenty’s Savagely Deceptive Marketing Practices: TINA.org Reports Rihanna’s Brand to Regulators

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Savage X Fenty’s Savagely Deceptive Marketing Practices: TINA.org Reports Rihanna’s Brand to Regulators

MADISON, CONN. Feb. 10, 2020 – Championing female empowerment and sexuality, lingerie company Savage X Fenty, a joint venture between music icon Rihanna and e-commerce company TechStyle, Inc., is a…

Stripping Down Savage X Fenty’s Deceptive Marketing

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Stripping Down Savage X Fenty’s Deceptive Marketing

Acting on TINA.org’s complaint, California regulators reach $1.2 million settlement with company.

5 Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2020

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5 Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2020

CGI influencers are here.

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reports “Kidfluencer” Ryan ToysReview to FTC

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Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reports “Kidfluencer” Ryan ToysReview to FTC

MADISON, CONN. September 4, 2019– An investigation by truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has found that popular “kidfluencer” YouTube channel, Ryan ToysReview, is deceiving millions of preschoolers, who, in their early stages of…

Ryan ToysReview Targets Preschoolers in Violation of FTC Law

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Ryan ToysReview Targets Preschoolers in Violation of FTC Law

Three things to know about TINA.org’s complaint against the popular — and profitable — YouTube channel.

TINA.org’s Social Media Influencers Actions

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TINA.org’s Social Media Influencers Actions

A review of TINA.org’s work exposing deceptive marketing tactics by social media influencers.

Flat Tummy’s Outrageous Marketing Tactics Need to Stop

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Flat Tummy’s Outrageous Marketing Tactics Need to Stop

“Detox” tea company’s influencer-driven marketing claims fall flat.

Ad or Not? Lipsticknick and Fashion Nova Curve

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Ad or Not? Lipsticknick and Fashion Nova Curve

Makeup artist and beauty influencer Lipsticknick needs to “make up” her mind about proper disclosure.

TINA.org Puts Gwyneth Paltrow, DJ Khaled, Others on Its Wall of Shame

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TINA.org Puts Gwyneth Paltrow, DJ Khaled, Others on Its Wall of Shame

The Class of 2019 is a veritable who’s who of the wellness, hip hop and sporting world.

Influencers Defy FTC Rules on Disclosure Despite Warnings

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Influencers Defy FTC Rules on Disclosure Despite Warnings

TINA.org finds 95 percent of social media influencers previously put on notice by the FTC breaking the law.

Will the Fyre Starters Finally Get Burned?

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Will the Fyre Starters Finally Get Burned?

Bankruptcy case targets payments made to Fyre Festival influencers.

Ad or Not? Kris, Kendall Jenner and Proactiv

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Ad or Not? Kris, Kendall Jenner and Proactiv

Fans decry mom’s crocodile tears in teaser post that turns out to be spon con.

TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against Diageo for Deceptive Influencer Marketing of Ciroc

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TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against Diageo for Deceptive Influencer Marketing of Ciroc

MADISON, CONN., Dec. 11, 2018 — Diageo’s Ciroc has experienced a meteoric rise in sales over the past decade thanks in part to a marketing strategy heavily focused on celebrity…

TINA.org Files Complaint against Diageo Regarding Its Ciroc Influencers