Lord of the Influencers

FTC casts shadow on Warner Brothers’ Mordor video game marketing.

Health Claims Could Cost Vemma and its CEO Millions

TINA.org compiles database of more than 200 instances of health claims.

Agora Still Using Deception and Dark Patterns to Ensnare Seniors

TINA.org refers publishing giant to FTC for enforcement action.

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.

Misleading Health Claims about Vemma Still Flood Web

Push to remove unsubstantiated claims lagging.

Ad or Not: MyPet USA YouTube Channel

It starts with knowing who created the channel.

Polaris Advertising

TINA.org investigates where these clickbait emails are actually coming from.

Policies

DSSRC Database

Ongoing Deceptive Claims by MLMs Following DSSRC Decisions

The Coldest Water Bottle

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

Monetizing Minors: Aneliese German (aka Lisi Shops)

What’s this kidfluencer doing promoting a “youth cream”?

Bounty

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

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…

BMW

TINA.org found automaker engaging in deceptive made in USA marketing for 2023 X range vehicles.

Roblox

TINA.org found metaverse gaming platform rife with deceptive marketing.

Logitech Video Home Security Systems

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that its security systems would provide reliable home security and consumers would be able to view videos on their computers, smartphones, and tablets when the security systems…

ADT Indoor Security Cameras

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that indoor security cameras record only when the system is activated without disclosing that ADT records videos at times when security systems are not activated and unauthorized…

Subscriptions to Hulu

TINA.org Reports Balance of Nature’s Coronavirus Claims to FDA, FTC

Company falsely claims its ‘Fruits’ and ‘Veggies’ supplements can prevent and help treat the coronavirus.

FTC Sues Neora (formerly Nerium) Alleging It Was a Pyramid from the Start

FTC complaint also features deceptive health and income claims.