Ryan ToysReview

TINA.org investigated one of the most viewed YouTube channels of all time – Ryan ToysReview (now known as Ryan’s World). This investigation revealed that the YouTube channel, which, at the…

Ryan ToysReview Targets Preschoolers in Violation of FTC Law

Three things to know about TINA.org’s complaint against the popular — and profitable — YouTube channel.

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…

Ryan’s Videos and Target Audience

Spark Toys

Allegations: Marketing that toys are appropriate for children under the age of three when the toys contain dangerous levels of a toxic substance

Toys ‘R’ Us “Free Gift”

Peg Perego Ride On Toys

Toys ‘R’ Us

Toying with Gender Marketing

Not all girls like to play with dolls. What’s a race car girl to do when her favorite toys are marketed towards boys?

When TINA.org Investigations Collide

These brand collabs are far from fab.

Step2 Halts Made in the USA Marketing Following TINA.org Probe

TINA.org probe finds that 90 percent of the company’s products are wholly or partially made outside the U.S.

Winx Club Harmonix Dolls

Winx Club Harmonix Dolls appeared in an ad to move their heads on their own and stand up without human assistance. The Children’s Advertising Review Unit objected to the ad,…

The Preteen’s Guide to Getting Rich Off YouTube

Lucas Shaw & Mark Bergen, Bloomberg

Popular YouTube Toy Review Channel Accused of Blurring Lines for Ads

Tiffany Hsu, New York Times

Walmart’s Undisclosed Advergame on Roblox Targets Children

TINA.org, together with other consumer groups, calls for immediate audit of Walmart Universe of Play.

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 Social Media Influencers Actions

A review of TINA.org’s work exposing deceptive marketing tactics by social media influencers.

Ad or Not? YouTube Kids App

Is this YouTube video geared toward youngsters an advertisement or original content?

“Free” Gift Cards at Target

Allegations: Falsely marketing that consumers who spend $40 or more on toys and kids’ books could get a free $10 gift card when they’re actually charged $10 for the gift…

Fisher-Price 3-in-1 SnugaPuppy Activity Center

Allegations: Marketing products as safe when one of the toys may come apart due to a defect and therefore is a choking hazard to young children