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.
July 18th, 2019
A review of TINA.org’s work exposing deceptive marketing tactics by social media influencers.
October 23rd, 2018
"Health news segment" seems a lot like advertising.
April 9th, 2018
Groups Challenge Deceptive Influencer Marketing of Alcohol MADISON, CONN. April 9, 2018 – Hip-hop producer and “King of Snapchat” DJ
April 8th, 2018
Between June 2017 and March 2018, TINA.org investigated the Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter accounts of Hip-hop producer and social media
April 8th, 2018
June 14, 2018: Prompted by TINA.org’s investigation and findings, the FTC sends a letter to DJ Khaled reminding him of his legal obligations
April 8th, 2018
The "King of Snapchat" scales back promotion of alcohol following TINA.org investigation.
April 4th, 2018
The evidence below shows the material connection between DJ Khaled and four alcohol brands he promotes on social media. Belaire
April 4th, 2018
Between June 2017 and March 2018, a TINA.org investigation cataloged more than 200 instances in which DJ Khaled created and
April 4th, 2018
Between June 2017 and March 2018, a TINA.org investigation cataloged more than 100 instances in which DJ Khaled created and
October 31st, 2017
MADISON, CONN. Oct. 31, 2017 –Last November Warner Bros. entered into a final consent order with the FTC to settle charges related
October 31st, 2017
In 2016, the Federal Trade Commission brought an action against Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Inc. for its use of online
October 31st, 2017
October 30, 2017: TINA.org sends complaint letter to FTC alerting it to Warner Bros.’s violation of the 2016 Order, and urging it to
October 30th, 2017
TINA.org alerts FTC to Warner Bros.'s violation of a consent order regarding influencer posts.
September 26th, 2017
MADISON, CONN. Sept. 26, 2017 –A little over a year ago, truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
September 25th, 2017
From ambiguous hashtags to delaying disclosure, the family continues to spurn federal endorsement guidelines.
September 19th, 2017
August 2015: This action was voluntarily dismissed , the reasons for which have not been disclosed. January 2015: A false
September 14th, 2017
Instagram story had not one, but two issues regarding disclosure.
August 4th, 2017
Cable news appears to be redefining the meaning of breaking news and reaping ad dollars along the way.
June 14th, 2017
See the FTC’s track record when it comes to social media influencer cases.