HelloFresh Influencer Database Evidence HelloFresh Influencer Database The following is a sampling of more than a dozen social media influencer ads for HelloFresh in which the influencers failed to disclose their material connection to the company in…
Ghost Influencer Database Evidence Ghost Influencer Database A TINA.org and Rudd Center investigation has catalogued a sampling of more than 50 social media influencer ads for Ghost in which the influencers failed to disclose their material connection…
Nutrafol Influencer Database Evidence Nutrafol Influencer Database The following is a sampling of more than 30 social media influencer ads for Nutrafol published since June 1, 2022 in which the influencers failed to clearly and conspicuously disclose…
The food industry pays ‘influencer’ dietitians to shape your eating habits Media Coverage The food industry pays ‘influencer’ dietitians to shape your eating habits Sasha Chavkin, Caitlin Gilbertand Anahad O’Connor, The Examination
Digital culture guru Taylor Lorenz’s new book reveals how the Instagram influencer ‘floodgates’ really opened: a backfiring FTC crackdown Media Coverage Digital culture guru Taylor Lorenz’s new book reveals how the Instagram influencer ‘floodgates’ really opened: a backfiring FTC crackdown Taylor Lorenz, Fortune
Influencer-in-Chief? State Department & Ivanka Edition (Part II) Consumer News Influencer-in-Chief? State Department & Ivanka Edition (Part II) Are government agencies rewriting the rules about promotional endorsements?
Influencer-in-Chief? Mar-a-Lago (Again) Consumer News Influencer-in-Chief? Mar-a-Lago (Again) Sea-to-lake mansion owned by Trump touted on federal website sparks another round of Ad or Not.
Influencer-in-Chief: Presidents Day Roundup of POTUS Plugs Consumer News Influencer-in-Chief: Presidents Day Roundup of POTUS Plugs President Trump’s penchant for promoting companies turns tweets into #ads.
Influencer-in-Chief? FLOTUS and WhiteHouse.gov Consumer News Influencer-in-Chief? FLOTUS and WhiteHouse.gov Was Trump White House promoting Melania Trump’s jewelry line?
Influencer-in-Chief? Trump, Twitter, and L.L. Bean Consumer News Influencer-in-Chief? Trump, Twitter, and L.L. Bean PEOTUS sets off questions about whether his tweet urging consumers to “Buy L.L. Bean” was an Ad or Not.
USANA Influencer Marketing Database Evidence USANA Influencer Marketing Database A 2021 TINA.org investigation found that numerous USANA-sponsored athletes advertise company products on their social media accounts without clearly and conspicuously disclosing their material connection to the company in violation…
2022 Forever Living Influencer Database Evidence 2022 Forever Living Influencer Database A TINA.org investigation into Forever Living identified several examples of Forever Living-sponsored athletes advertising company products on their social media accounts without clearly and conspicuously disclosing their material connection to…
The food industry pays ‘influencer’ dietitians to shape your eating habits Media Coverage The food industry pays ‘influencer’ dietitians to shape your eating habits Anahad O’Connor, Caitlin Gilbert and Sasha Chavkin, The Washington Post
US regulator cracks down on food industry for paid dietitian ‘influencer’ posts Media Coverage US regulator cracks down on food industry for paid dietitian ‘influencer’ posts Sasha Chavkin, Caitlin Gilbert and Anahad O’Connor, The Examination
FTC cracks down on food industry for paid dietitian ‘influencer’ posts Media Coverage FTC cracks down on food industry for paid dietitian ‘influencer’ posts Caitlin Gilbert, Sasha Chavkin and Anahad O’Connor, The Washington Post
Snow Teeth Whitening Brands Snow Teeth Whitening TINA.org investigated Snow Teeth Whitening, an Arizona-based dental cosmetics company, and found that it was improperly using an FDA logo in its marketing materials, including on its product packaging, website,…
TINA.org Files Complaint against Diageo Regarding Its Ciroc Influencers Consumer News TINA.org Files Complaint against Diageo Regarding Its Ciroc Influencers TINA.org finds more than 1,700 undisclosed alcohol ads published on Instagram by 50 Ciroc influencers.
FTC Reminder: Influencers Must Divulge Ads Consumer News FTC Reminder: Influencers Must Divulge Ads Action comes after consumer groups alert agency to more than 100 posts by celebs.
J.Crew Brands J.Crew TINA.org investigated price advertising tactics used by outlet stores in Connecticut, including at a J.Crew Factory store, and found that it ran perpetual – and therefore fabricated and deceptive –…
Williams-Sonoma Brands Williams-Sonoma TINA.org investigated Williams-Sonoma and found that seven of its websites — Williams-Sonoma, Williams-Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, Pottery Barn, PBteen, Pottery Barn Kids and West Elm — were marketing products as made…