Fighting Back Against Fake Reviews Blog Fighting Back Against Fake Reviews TINA.org files comment in support of proposed rulemaking proceeding.
Walmart’s Undisclosed Advergame on Roblox Targets Children Consumer News 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 Consumer News 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 Class Action 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
Revolve Brands Class Action Revolve Brands Allegations: Failing to disclose that social media influencers are compensated to endorse and promote products
Hair-Raising Claims by Unilever’s Nutrafol Reported to Regulators Consumer News 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 Class Action 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
Shein Class Action Shein Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that social media influencers are compensated for endorsements
Celsius Class Action Celsius Allegations: Failing to disclose that social media influencers are compensated for their endorsements
Touted but Toothless: The Problem with Some Tech Platforms’ Policies Consumer News Touted but Toothless: The Problem with Some Tech Platforms’ Policies Prohibited content slips through the cracks.
Beach Bunny Swimwear Class Action Beach Bunny Swimwear Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that social media influencers are compensated for promoting and endorsing products
Monetizing Minors Consumer News Monetizing Minors How brands exploit kid influencers and their followers.
Roblox Quietly Removes Its Ban on Ads Directed at Kids Consumer News Roblox Quietly Removes Its Ban on Ads Directed at Kids What’s stopping advertisers from targeting children now?
Machinima Ad Alert Machinima Look for disclosures when reading or watching reviews online. The pitch could be a paid endorsement.
Protecting Kids from Stealth Advertising in Digital Media Blog Protecting Kids from Stealth Advertising in Digital Media TINA.org Executive Director Bonnie Patten to speak at FTC workshop Wednesday.
Ad or Not? Bella Hadid and Max Mara Consumer News Ad or Not? Bella Hadid and Max Mara Brand-disclosure statements are not a one-and-done deal.
Luli Fama Swimwear Class Action Luli Fama Swimwear Allegations: Failing to disclose that influencers were paid to promote the brand and its products
TINA’s Take: Will Pinterest Enforce Its Ban on ALL Weight-Loss Ads? Consumer News TINA’s Take: Will Pinterest Enforce Its Ban on ALL Weight-Loss Ads? Despite the splashy announcement, weight-loss ads persist on social media platform.