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Trial Court Rules Neora Is Not a Pyramid Scheme

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Trial Court Rules Neora Is Not a Pyramid Scheme

But the majority of brand partners will still lose money.

FTC, FDA Tackle Misleading Marketing of Dangerous Products to Kids — Again

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FTC, FDA Tackle Misleading Marketing of Dangerous Products to Kids — Again

First, e-liquids. Now, THC edibles. Will energy drinks be next?

Ad or Not: CBS Mornings ‘Exclusive’ with Alex Rodriguez

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Ad or Not: CBS Mornings ‘Exclusive’ with Alex Rodriguez

News ‘exclusive’ or orchestrated corporate promotion?

Have Celebs Learned Their Lesson from the FTX Debacle?

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Have Celebs Learned Their Lesson from the FTX Debacle?

Brian Contreras, Los Angeles Times

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2022

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2022

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

Skechers lawsuit: How to get your piece of the $40-million payout

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Skechers lawsuit: How to get your piece of the $40-million payout

Rene Lynch, Los Angeles Times

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…

Protecting Kids from Stealth Advertising in Digital Media

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Protecting Kids from Stealth Advertising in Digital Media

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

Who’ll Stop Celebrities From Unlawfully Shilling Shady Crypto & NFTs to Their Fans?

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Who’ll Stop Celebrities From Unlawfully Shilling Shady Crypto & NFTs to Their Fans?

Matt Binder, Scam Economy

After Kim Kardashian’s SEC settlement, influencers working with brands could face more scrutiny – and fines

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After Kim Kardashian’s SEC settlement, influencers working with brands could face more scrutiny – and fines

Marty Swant, Digiday

Who’s Who and Who’s Sued: Celebrities Fight Back against Fake Endorsements

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Who’s Who and Who’s Sued: Celebrities Fight Back against Fake Endorsements

Sometimes, even celebrities are surprised by what they’re selling.

The Rise and Fall of Vemma

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The Rise and Fall of Vemma

What led this MLM to a $238 million dollar settlement?

Ultra Fast Keto Boost and Instant Keto Weight-Loss Pills

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Ultra Fast Keto Boost and Instant Keto Weight-Loss Pills

Allegations: Deceptively marketing weight-loss pills

Ad or Not? Lipsticknick and Fashion Nova Curve

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Ad or Not? Lipsticknick and Fashion Nova Curve

Makeup artist and beauty influencer Lipsticknick needs to “make up” her mind about proper disclosure.

Kourtney Kardashian’s ‘Microneedling’ Session with Dr. Jason Diamond

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Kourtney Kardashian’s ‘Microneedling’ Session with Dr. Jason Diamond

Instagram story had not one, but two issues regarding disclosure.

DJ Khaled’s Snapchat Sobers Up

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DJ Khaled’s Snapchat Sobers Up

The ‘King of Snapchat’ scales back promotion of alcohol following TINA.org investigation.

DJ Khaled’s Snapchat Sobers Up

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DJ Khaled’s Snapchat Sobers Up

Groups Challenge Deceptive Influencer Marketing of Alcohol MADISON, CONN. April 9, 2018 – Hip-hop producer and “King of Snapchat” DJ Khaled has scaled back his rampant promotion of alcohol on…

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