TINA.org Suggests Updates to How the FTC Regulates Endorsement Advertising

On June 22, 2020, TINA.org responded to the FTC’s request for comment on the Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (referred to here as the Endorsement…

TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014

With help from our readers, TINA.org’s second full year of operation was a definite success – helping to empower consumers against false and deceptive ads. Here’s a rundown of what…

TINA.org Sends Notification Letters to Celebrities Promoting NFTs

What’s behind these ubiquitous social media posts?

Stripping Down Savage X Fenty’s Deceptive Marketing

Acting on TINA.org’s complaint, California regulators reach $1.2 million settlement with company.

Sunny Co Clothing: When Social Media Marketing is TOO Successful

A viral marketing campaign leaves the makers of this swim suit drowning in unfulfilled orders.

Ad or Not? James Corden and The Late Late Show

Lots of James Corden’s Late Late Show segments go viral but which are ads?

Almay Social Media

FTC Frowns upon Cole Haan’s Wandering Soles

Nice shoes, but the FTC wants consumers to know where the ads are.

Watchdog group says Kardashians don’t disclose ads on social media, violating FTC rules

Patrick Kulp, Mashable

Another One: TINA.org Calls Out DJ Khaled’s Undisclosed Alcohol Ads, Again

DJ Khaled is back to his old ways with his latest new drink alert.

UPDATE: IM Mastery Academy ‘Ringleaders’ Settle Government Charges

Lead defendants agree to surrender $90M in assets, including cars, homes and a yacht.

Monetizing Minors: Eric Befumo (aka Big Justice)

Brand partnerships worthy of a big “doom!”

Bounty

An argument for embedded advertising disclosures in sponsored social media posts.

Roblox

TINA.org found metaverse gaming platform rife with deceptive marketing issues.

Home Goods

Kohl’s

Ninja

Nordstrom

Ritz-Carlton

Royal Caribbean