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

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…

Ad or Not? Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas, aka Chonas

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Ad or Not? Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas, aka Chonas

Wedding-themed Instagram posts preceding couple’s nuptials weren’t just about their affection for each other.

Ad or Not? Kim Kardashian and Flat Tummy Lollipops

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Ad or Not? Kim Kardashian and Flat Tummy Lollipops

Kim takes two steps forward and one step back in remedying her latest influencer marketing controversy.

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.

Winter Olympics Stumble Out the Gate Re #Ad Disclosure

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Winter Olympics Stumble Out the Gate Re #Ad Disclosure

These brand-relationship disclosures are far from world-class.

Roblox Consumer Complaints: By the Numbers (Infographic)

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Roblox Consumer Complaints: By the Numbers (Infographic)

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

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2017

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2017

When it came to keeping ads honest in 2017, TINA.org was plenty busy.

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.

Fyre Festival Dumpster Fire

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Fyre Festival Dumpster Fire

Trouble in social media influencer paradise.

EvanTube

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EvanTube

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

Million Pound Selfie Sell Off

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Million Pound Selfie Sell Off

BBC One – Panorama

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

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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