Machinima

Look for disclosures when reading or watching reviews online. The pitch could be a paid endorsement.

Million Pound Selfie Sell Off

BBC One – Panorama

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…

Ad or Not? Minions Invade Adopt Me! on Roblox

Is the most played game on Roblox raising more than pets?

The FTC Needs to Update Its .com Disclosures Guidance

TINA.org submits a comment to the FTC urging it to update its .com Disclosures guidance to help rein in deceptive marketing.

Roblox Consumer Complaints: By the Numbers (Infographic)

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

Protecting Kids from Stealth Advertising in Digital Media

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

Touted but Toothless: The Problem with Some Tech Platforms’ Policies

Prohibited content slips through the cracks.

Roblox Quietly Removes Its Ban on Ads Directed at Kids

What’s stopping advertisers from targeting children now?

Nutrafol Health Claims

Consumer Alert: Energy Drinks Marketed to Kids

Energy drink companies are targeting minors and those with cognitive needs.

Fighting Back Against Fake Reviews

TINA.org files comment in support of proposed rulemaking proceeding.

Walmart’s Undisclosed Advergame on Roblox Targets Children

TINA.org, together with other consumer groups, calls for immediate audit of Walmart Universe of Play.

Walmart Quietly Removes Kid’s Advergame from Roblox

Universe of Play’s removal follows action led by TINA.org – and inaction from self-reg group.

FTX Trading Platform and Accounts

Allegations: Failing to disclose the nature and scope of sponsorships and endorsement deals, as well as the amount of compensation social media influencers received in exchange for promoting FTX

Consumer Alert: Hair Growth Products

Supplement and serum companies are targeting consumers experiencing hair loss.

Hair-Raising Claims by Unilever’s Nutrafol Reported to Regulators

TINA.org files complaint with the FDA and FTC over company’s hair growth claims.

FTX Cryptocurrency

Allegations: Failing to disclose the nature, scope, and amount of compensation celebrities, social media influencers and YouTube stars receive in exchange for promoting FTX

HiSmile

Allegations: Falsely marketing HiSmile products

Shein

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that social media influencers are compensated for endorsements