Summary of Action
February 11th, 2020
In February 2020, TINA.org submitted a comment to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which was seeking public comment on
Browsing the "influencer marketing" Tag
Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reports “Kidfluencer” Ryan ToysReview to FTC
September 6th, 2019
MADISON, CONN. September 4, 2019– An investigation by truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has found that popular “kidfluencer” YouTube channel, Ryan ToysReview, is
Ryan ToysReview Targets Preschoolers in Violation of FTC Law
August 29th, 2019
Three things to know about TINA.org's complaint against the popular -- and profitable -- YouTube channel.
Ryan ToysReview: Target Audience
August 28th, 2019
In order to establish the age of Ryan ToysReview’s target audience, TINA.org conducted an appraisal of every video published on
Status and Updates
August 28th, 2019
August 28, 2019: TINA.org files a complaint with the FTC urging the agency to review the deceptive marketing on Ryan
Summary of Action
August 28th, 2019
TINA.org investigated one of the most viewed YouTube channels of all time – Ryan ToysReview, which is a multimillion dollar
TINA.org’s Social Media Influencers Actions
July 18th, 2019
A review of TINA.org’s work exposing deceptive marketing tactics by social media influencers.
Flat Tummy’s Outrageous Marketing Tactics Need to Stop
July 17th, 2019
"Detox" tea company's influencer-driven marketing claims fall flat.
The Fox Tan
June 24th, 2019
Is it really possible to increase melanin production by slathering lotion on your skin?
Ad or Not? Lipsticknick and Fashion Nova Curve
April 17th, 2019
Makeup artist and beauty influencer Lipsticknick needs to "make up" her mind about proper disclosure.
Influencers Defy FTC Rules on Disclosure Despite Warnings
March 4th, 2019
TINA.org finds 95 percent of social media influencers previously put on notice by the FTC breaking the law.
Summary of Action
March 4th, 2019
In March 2017, the Federal Trade Commission notified more than 90 social media influencers and marketers of their legal obligation to
Status and Updates
March 4th, 2019
March 4, 2019: TINA.org sends a complaint letter to the FTC urging it to expand its investigation into the marketing
Lisa Rinna Instagram Database
March 1st, 2019
TINA.org investigated 21 social media influencers who have received two FTC letters notifying them of their legal obligation to clearly and
Rachel Parcell Instagram Database
March 1st, 2019
TINA.org investigated 21 social media influencers who have received two FTC letters notifying them of their legal obligation to clearly and
Scott Disick Instagram Database
March 1st, 2019
TINA.org investigated 21 social media influencers who have received two FTC letters notifying them of their legal obligation to clearly and
Shay Mitchell Instagram Database
March 1st, 2019
TINA.org investigated 21 social media influencers who have received two FTC letters notifying them of their legal obligation to clearly and
Snooki Instagram Database
March 1st, 2019
TINA.org investigated 21 social media influencers who have received two FTC letters notifying them of their legal obligation to clearly and
Sofia Vergara Instagram Database
March 1st, 2019
TINA.org investigated 21 social media influencers who have received two FTC letters notifying them of their legal obligation to clearly and