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The Scoop on Social Media Influencer Disclosure Requirements

Consumer Basics

The Scoop on Social Media Influencer Disclosure Requirements

What kind of disclosure is necessary for social media influencer marketing?

Ad or Not? Louise Thompson and Daniel Wellington

Consumer News

Ad or Not? Louise Thompson and Daniel Wellington

The time for an influencer to disclose his or her material relationship with a brand is now.

Winter Olympics Stumble Out the Gate Re #Ad Disclosure

Consumer News

Winter Olympics Stumble Out the Gate Re #Ad Disclosure

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

Hairburst

Ad Alert

Hairburst

Influencer’s lack of disclosure in Instagram post for hair vitamin may only be part of the problem.

Flat Tummy Tea

Ad Alert

Flat Tummy Tea

Beauty blogger #ads it following inquiry into undisclosed Instagram.

What to Know about Sponsored Content

Consumer Basics

What to Know about Sponsored Content

It’s getting harder to distinguish advertisements from objective content.

Machinima

Ad Alert

Machinima

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

Million Pound Selfie Sell Off

Media Coverage

Million Pound Selfie Sell Off

BBC One – Panorama

Ciroc Ads By Diddy And Others Violate FTC Rules On Influencer Ads Once Again, An Advocacy Group Said

Media Coverage

Ciroc Ads By Diddy And Others Violate FTC Rules On Influencer Ads Once Again, An Advocacy Group Said

Katie Notopoulos, BuzzFeed News

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…

Ad or Not? Minions Invade Adopt Me! on Roblox

Consumer News

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

Blog

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)

Consumer News

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

Blog

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

Consumer News

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

Consumer News

Roblox Quietly Removes Its Ban on Ads Directed at Kids

What’s stopping advertisers from targeting children now?

Consumer Alert: Energy Drinks Marketed to Kids

Consumer News

Consumer Alert: Energy Drinks Marketed to Kids

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

Most Deceptive Ads of 2022

Consumer News

Most Deceptive Ads of 2022

Some of the worst ads TINA.org covered this year.

Fighting Back Against Fake Reviews

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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.

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The Scoop on Social Media Influencer Disclosure Requirements

Ad or Not? Louise Thompson and Daniel Wellington

Winter Olympics Stumble Out the Gate Re #Ad Disclosure

Hairburst

Flat Tummy Tea

What to Know about Sponsored Content

Machinima

Million Pound Selfie Sell Off

Ciroc Ads By Diddy And Others Violate FTC Rules On Influencer Ads Once Again, An Advocacy Group Said

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

Ad or Not? Minions Invade Adopt Me! on Roblox

The FTC Needs to Update Its .com Disclosures Guidance

Roblox Consumer Complaints: By the Numbers (Infographic)

Protecting Kids from Stealth Advertising in Digital Media

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

Roblox Quietly Removes Its Ban on Ads Directed at Kids

Consumer Alert: Energy Drinks Marketed to Kids

Most Deceptive Ads of 2022

Fighting Back Against Fake Reviews

Walmart’s Undisclosed Advergame on Roblox Targets Children