2025 Deceptive Ad Trends Consumer News 2025 Deceptive Ad Trends A closer look at what we’ll be monitoring in the new year.
Social Media Influencers Industries Social Media Influencers TINA.org found social media influencers ignored FTC warnings and continued promoting brands without proper disclosures.
Monetizing Minors Consumer News Monetizing Minors How brands exploit kid influencers and their followers.
Belaire Brands Belaire TINA.org investigated the social media accounts of record producer DJ Khaled and found that he was deceptively marketing various alcohol brands — including Sovereign Brands’ Belaire sparkling wines — to…
Bumbu Brands Bumbu TINA.org investigated the social media accounts of record producer DJ Khaled and found that he was deceptively marketing various alcohol brands — including Sovereign Brands’ Bumbu rum — to his…
Cîroc Brands Cîroc TINA.org found numerous influencers deceptively promoting Diageo’s Cîroc brand on Instagram.
Tapestry Brands Tapestry TINA.org conducted two investigations that pertain to Tapestry brands. One of these investigations looked into price advertising tactics used by outlet stores in Connecticut, including at a Coach Outlet store.…
Roblox Metaverse Playing Games with Consumers Consumer News Roblox Metaverse Playing Games with Consumers TINA.org files complaint with the FTC concerning deceptive advertising on Roblox.
DJ Khaled’s Snapchat Sobers Up Consumer News DJ Khaled’s Snapchat Sobers Up The ‘King of Snapchat’ scales back promotion of alcohol following TINA.org investigation.
FDA Warns Tobacco Brands about ‘Natural’ Labels Consumer News FDA Warns Tobacco Brands about ‘Natural’ Labels Action called a milestone in FDA regulation of tobacco marketing.
D’Usse Brands D’Usse TINA.org investigated the social media accounts of record producer DJ Khaled and found that he was deceptively marketing various alcohol brands — including Bacardi’s D’Usse cognac — to his more…
Diageo Brands 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…
Dodge Brands Dodge TINA.org investigated the marketing for three Stellantis automotive brands, including Dodge, and found that each deceptively advertised vehicles as “built” and/or “made” in the U.S. when they are actually assembled…