Audible

TINA.org investigated Audible as part of its larger investigation into deceptive social media influencer marketing. To learn more, click here.

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Audi’s Representations

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Free Trials of Audible AudioBooks

Allegations: Audible’s “free” trials of audiobooks violate California law

Audible

Listen up to these important terms regarding the audiobook company’s membership program.

Audiobooks on Spotify

Don’t judge this Spotify feature by its cover.

Amazon Prime’s “Free Titles at Audible”

Allegations: Deceptively marketing that Amazon Prime memberships include “Free Titles at Audible” when the company automatically enrolls members in a paid subscription for Audible

The RMS Power Rating of Rockville Audio Products

ASA Upholds Audi Mileage Complaint

The ASA ruled that Volkswagen overstated mileage claims on the Audi A3 TDI.

Audible Memberships

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that many Amazon customers were automatically enrolled in – and charged for – Audible memberships, and making it difficult to cancel the memberships

Sony High-Resolution Audio

The The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is a self-regulatory body that monitors advertising in the United Kingdom. recently upheld a complaint that Sony deceptively advertised its high-resolution audio products on…

Audible Subscriptions

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of automatically renewing subscriptions, charging consumers without their consent, and making it difficult to cancel

MLM Health Claims Audit Results

Audit results of TINA.org’s investigation of MLM health claims.

Ryan’s Videos and Target Audience

Audi Gasoline Vehicles

Volkswagen and Audi Vehicles

Allegations: Falsely advertising that vehicles equipped with autonomous emergency braking systems alert drivers to and prevent collisions when the systems do not work as advertised in real world driving conditions…

Volkswagen “Clean Diesel” Vehicles

Allegations: Falsely marketing “Clean Diesel” vehicles as high performing, fuel efficient, green, and environmentally-friendly

Consumer advocacy groups want Walmart’s Roblox game audited for ‘stealth marketing’ to kids

Sarah Perez, TechCrunch

GSA Advantage

TINA.org investigated the U.S. General Services Administration’s online shopping system, GSA Advantage!®, which supplies products and services to federal agencies, the District of Columbia, state and local governments, and certain…