Search - Truth in Advertising

Google’s Designed for Families Program

Class Action

Google’s Designed for Families Program

Allegations: Deceptively marketing apps in its Designed for Families program as safe and appropriate for children

FTC Stealth Advertising to Kids Comment

Regulatory/Congressional Actions

FTC Stealth Advertising to Kids Comment

TINA.org submitted a comment to the FTC regarding ways to protect kids from stealth advertising in digital media.

The Roblox Metaverse is Deceiving Consumers According to TINA.org Investigation

Press Release

The Roblox Metaverse is Deceiving Consumers According to TINA.org Investigation

MADISON, CONN. April 18, 2022 – With more than 50 million daily users, approximately half of which are children aged 13 and under, the online gameplay and creation platform Roblox…

Breaking Down the Relationship between Brands and Teens

Blog

Breaking Down the Relationship between Brands and Teens

Today’s teenagers are uniquely positioned in the marketing world.

Testimonial Comparisons

Evidence

Testimonial Comparisons

2009/2010 Testimonials vs. March 2013 Testimonials (Differences highlighted below) 2009/2010 Testimonials March 2013 Testimonials “Since beginning the speech nutrients nearly 3 months ago, twice per daily, we have noticed…

Stride Rite Leepz

Ad Alert

Stride Rite Leepz

CARU finds Stride Rite in the wrong.

TINA.org Pursues Complaints Against Kids’ Supplement

Consumer News

TINA.org Pursues Complaints Against Kids’ Supplement

Truthinadvertising.org alerts federal and state regulators to deceptive marketing.

Chicco Booster Seats

Class Action

Chicco Booster Seats

Allegations: Misleadingly advertising booster seats as safe for children who weigh 30 pounds, having been side-impact tested, and providing protection in side-impact collisions when such claims are not true

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reports “Kidfluencer” Ryan ToysReview to FTC

Press Release

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…

Stop Mandatory Vaccination

Ad Alert

Stop Mandatory Vaccination

ASA bans anti-vaccine group’s Facebook ad for misleading parents on the dangers of vaccinating their children.

Chicco KidFit Booster Seats

Class Action

Chicco KidFit Booster Seats

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing booster seats as safe for children who weigh 30 pounds and providing protection in side-impact collisions

EvanTube

Ad Alert

EvanTube

These fun videos are missing one major component: clear disclosure that they are ads.

Google to Refund Millions to Parents

Consumer News

Google to Refund Millions to Parents

Internet giant to refund parents for charges their children ran up playing mobile apps.

Full Time Receptionist/Clerk

Ad Alert

Full Time Receptionist/Clerk

A reader responded to a generic receptionist job ad on Craigslist and received this response: From: Orpha Home <[email protected]> Date: November 12, 2013 at 9:20:09 AM EST To: Subject: RE:…

Sega’s Sonic Runners App

Ad Alert

Sega’s Sonic Runners App

Self-regulatory body says children’s game ran afoul of a mobile guidance regarding data collection.

Roblox Consumer Complaints: By the Numbers (Infographic)

Consumer News

Roblox Consumer Complaints: By the Numbers (Infographic)

A TINA.org analysis of Roblox consumer complaints filed with the FTC.

Ad Board Tells NourishLife to Stop Deceptive Claims

Consumer News

Ad Board Tells NourishLife to Stop Deceptive Claims

NAD rules child-supplement maker must make changes to its marketing.

Winx Club Harmonix Dolls

Ad Alert

Winx Club Harmonix Dolls

Winx Club Harmonix Dolls appeared in an ad to move their heads on their own and stand up without human assistance. The Children’s Advertising Review Unit objected to the ad,…

Kids Wish Network

Ad Alert

Kids Wish Network

Kids Wish Network claims that it is “dedicated to infusing hope, creating happy memories, and improving the quality of life for children who are experiencing life-altering situations.” But according to…

TINA.org’s Complaint Sparks Advertising Changes

Consumer News

TINA.org’s Complaint Sparks Advertising Changes

NourishLife has changed parts of its website in response to issues raised by truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org).

Popular Searches

Close Filters

Product Category

Marketing Tactic

Resource Type

Feature

Article Type

Legal Effort

Press Type

Google’s Designed for Families Program

FTC Stealth Advertising to Kids Comment

The Roblox Metaverse is Deceiving Consumers According to TINA.org Investigation

Breaking Down the Relationship between Brands and Teens

Testimonial Comparisons

Stride Rite Leepz

TINA.org Pursues Complaints Against Kids’ Supplement

Chicco Booster Seats

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reports “Kidfluencer” Ryan ToysReview to FTC

Stop Mandatory Vaccination

Chicco KidFit Booster Seats

EvanTube

Google to Refund Millions to Parents

Full Time Receptionist/Clerk

Sega’s Sonic Runners App

Roblox Consumer Complaints: By the Numbers (Infographic)

Ad Board Tells NourishLife to Stop Deceptive Claims

Winx Club Harmonix Dolls

Kids Wish Network

TINA.org’s Complaint Sparks Advertising Changes