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
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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
JCPenney’s Black Friday Fail
November 20th, 2018
Twitter exchange with consumer exposes how store may deactivate a coupon before it expires.
Lifefactory™ Silicone Teethers
August 15th, 2017
In August 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Lifefactory, Inc. for allegedly falsely marketing Lifefactory™ silicone teethers as being
Green Sprout Cooling Teethers
August 9th, 2017
In July 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against iPlay for allegedly falsely marketing Green Sprout Cooling Teethers as being
Fisher-Price Dancin’ Tunes Music Mat
March 15th, 2017
Product packaging depicts a mat size that is out of tune with reality.
3Doodler Start Pen
February 10th, 2017
The ink will run dry before you get close to creating all the objects depicted in this ad.
Hatchimals
February 2nd, 2017
In January 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Spin Master for allegedly deceptively marketing Hatchimals (interactive stuffed animals that
Bubblin’ Buckets
January 5th, 2017
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Peg Perego Ride On Toys
May 11th, 2016
February 2016: The appellant voluntarily dismissed the appeal . October 2015: A federal judge granted final approval of this settlement.
Toys ‘R’ Us “Free Gift”
May 16th, 2014
In May 2014, a federal judge dismissed a class-action lawsuit against Toys “R” Us because the parties reached a settlement.
LEGO Lord of the Ring Pirate Ship Ambush
December 11th, 2013
Perhaps you’ve braved the Paths of the Dead under the White Mountains and summoned the oathbreakers, the Dead Men of
Winx Club Harmonix Dolls
June 20th, 2013
Winx Club Harmonix Dolls appear, in the above advertisement, to move their heads on their own and stand up without
Toying with Gender Marketing
March 5th, 2013
Not all girls like to play with dolls. What's a race car girl to do when her favorite toys are marketed towards boys?
Crayola Washable Colored Bubbles
December 4th, 2012
An August 2012 settlement has been reached in this class action, which alleged Crayola falsely labeled and advertised its 2011
Toys ‘R’ Us
November 30th, 2012
A class-action lawsuit was filed against Toys ‘R’ Us, Inc. in November 2012 claiming the company engaged in a bait-and-switch