Watchdog group says Kardashians don’t disclose ads on social media, violating FTC rules

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Watchdog group says Kardashians don’t disclose ads on social media, violating FTC rules

Patrick Kulp, Mashable

TINA.org Reports BMW to Regulators for Deceptive Made in USA Claims

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TINA.org Reports BMW to Regulators for Deceptive Made in USA Claims

MADISON, CONN. Oct. 18, 2023—Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission against BMW for making deceptive Made in USA claims. Despite advertising that its…

Roblox Enlists Dentsu And Vayner3 To Help Scale Its Ad Business

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Roblox Enlists Dentsu And Vayner3 To Help Scale Its Ad Business

Asa Hiken, Adage

Kardashian family accused of ‘deceptive’ marketing over paid for Instagram endorsements

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Kardashian family accused of ‘deceptive’ marketing over paid for Instagram endorsements

Rebecca Stewart, The Drum

Marketing Your Brand With Influencers? Make Sure the FTC Hits the “Like” Button

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Marketing Your Brand With Influencers? Make Sure the FTC Hits the “Like” Button

Thomas Harvey, The Recorder

Gold posts: Social-media endorsements are the latest thing in advertising

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Gold posts: Social-media endorsements are the latest thing in advertising

The Economist

Regulators Act on TINA.org’s Complaint Against Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty

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Regulators Act on TINA.org’s Complaint Against Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty

MADISON, CONN. December 1, 2022 – Acting on a complaint filed by ad watchdog, truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), California regulators have reached a settlement with lingerie company Savage X Fenty, originally a joint venture between…

Instagram Advertisers Switch From Celebrities To ‘Microinfluencers’

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Instagram Advertisers Switch From Celebrities To ‘Microinfluencers’

Leticia Miranda, BuzzFeed News

Federal Trade Commission Pens Letters Admonishing Instagram Influencers

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Federal Trade Commission Pens Letters Admonishing Instagram Influencers

Emma Sarran Webster, Teen Vogue

How An Instagram Post About ‘Gram Worthy Pores’ Broke Federal Law

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How An Instagram Post About ‘Gram Worthy Pores’ Broke Federal Law

Jesselyn Cook, HUFFPOST

Roblox Accused of Deceptive Marketing In Complaint to FTC

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Roblox Accused of Deceptive Marketing In Complaint to FTC

Ad Age

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

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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…

Why fashion’s rampant greenwashing is set to expire

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Why fashion’s rampant greenwashing is set to expire

Danny Parisi, Glossy

The Kardashians Still Aren’t Disclosing Paid Ads On Instagram

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The Kardashians Still Aren’t Disclosing Paid Ads On Instagram

Katie Kilkenny, Pacific Standard

Williams-Sonoma Agrees to Pay $1M for False ‘Made In USA’ Claims

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Williams-Sonoma Agrees to Pay $1M for False ‘Made In USA’ Claims

Adrianne Pasquarelli, AdAge

TINA.org is helping the FTC crack down on Kardashian-esque influencers

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TINA.org is helping the FTC crack down on Kardashian-esque influencers

Ellen Vessels, The American Genius

Ads or Not? DJ Khaled faces scrutiny over social media booze posts

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Ads or Not? DJ Khaled faces scrutiny over social media booze posts

E.J. Schultz, AdAge

The Wall Street Journal: CMO Today Newsletter

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The Wall Street Journal: CMO Today Newsletter

Lara O’Reilly, The Wall Street Journal

TINA.org Files Deceptive Made in USA Complaint Against Williams Sonoma

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TINA.org Files Deceptive Made in USA Complaint Against Williams Sonoma

MADISON, CONN. May 22, 2019 – Williams-Sonoma brands including Williams-Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, PBteen, Pottery Barn Kids, Rejuvenation and West Elm are violating the FTC’s Made in USA standard according…