TINA.org’s Social Media Influencers Actions

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

Anheuser-Busch Malt Beverages

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…

Recovery24

Another detox supplement is forced to answer for its misleading advertising.

Atkins® Meal Bars, Snack Bars, and Endulge® Treats

Breathometer

Company to issue refunds to consumers under settlement with FTC.

Tincup Whiskey

Maker’s Mark Whiskey

Drug Treatment Programs at Narconon Centers

Pot Ad Regs: Overly Restrictive or Too Lax?

Lawmakers struggle with branding initiatives.

The Wall Street Journal: CMO Today Newsletter

Lara O’Reilly, The Wall Street Journal

Timeline

A brief history of deceptive advertising.

CVS Advanced Formula Hand Sanitizer with Aloe Vera

Allegations: Falsely marketing that hand sanitizers “kill[] 99.99% of germs” when scientific evidence shows that alcohol-based hand sanitizers do not kill many types of germs

Hard Steel Male Enhancement Supplement

Be wary of this supplement’s FDA claims.

Lakanto Products

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as sweetened with monk fruit when the predominant sweetener in them is a highly processed sugar alcohol called erythritol

Protecting Kids from Stealth Advertising in Digital Media

TINA.org Executive Director Bonnie Patten to speak at FTC workshop Wednesday.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2022

Here’s what we accomplished in 2022 with your help.

‘Clean at Sephora’ Label

Lawsuit alleges cosmetics marketed as ‘clean’ contain dirty ingredients.

Germ-X Moisturizing Original Hand Sanitizer

Allegations: Falsely advertising that products contain 62% ethyl alcohol, “kill[] 99.99% of germs,” and “kill[] germs in 15 seconds”

Bloom Nutrition Greens & Superfoods Powder

TINA.org digs into viral TikTok product’s bloating claims.