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.
Browsing the "social media" Tag
Ad or Not? Memorial Sloan Kettering and WPIX 11 New York
October 23rd, 2018
"Health news segment" seems a lot like advertising.
DJ Khaled’s Snapchat Sobers Up
April 9th, 2018
Groups Challenge Deceptive Influencer Marketing of Alcohol MADISON, CONN. April 9, 2018 – Hip-hop producer and “King of Snapchat” DJ
Summary of Action
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
Status and Updates
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
DJ Khaled’s Snapchat Sobers Up
April 8th, 2018
The "King of Snapchat" scales back promotion of alcohol following TINA.org investigation.
DJ Khaled Evidence of Material Connections
April 4th, 2018
The evidence below shows the material connection between DJ Khaled and four alcohol brands he promotes on social media. Belaire
DJ Khaled Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Database
April 4th, 2018
Between June 2017 and March 2018, a TINA.org investigation cataloged more than 200 instances in which DJ Khaled created and
DJ Khaled Snapchat Database
April 4th, 2018
Between June 2017 and March 2018, a TINA.org investigation cataloged more than 100 instances in which DJ Khaled created and
Warner Brothers & PewDiePie Not Game to Disclose Influencer Marketing
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
Summary of Action
October 31st, 2017
In 2016, the Federal Trade Commission brought an action against Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Inc. for its use of online
Status and Updates
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
Warner Bros., PewDiePie Not Game to Disclose Influencer Marketing
October 30th, 2017
TINA.org alerts FTC to Warner Bros.'s violation of a consent order regarding influencer posts.
Ad Watchdog TINA.org Follows Up on Kardashians’ Deceptive Advertising
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)
Kardashians Find New Ways to Skirt #Ad on Social Media
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
Kourtney Kardashian’s ‘Microneedling’ Session with Dr. Jason Diamond
September 14th, 2017
Instagram story had not one, but two issues regarding disclosure.
Breaking News: This Shouldn’t Be Advertised as Breaking News
August 4th, 2017
Cable news appears to be redefining the meaning of breaking news and reaping ad dollars along the way.
FTC Social Media Actions
June 14th, 2017
See the FTC’s track record when it comes to social media influencer cases.
