Campaign Updates – Page 2 – Commercial Alert

Investigation Shows That FTC’s Reminder Letters Are Ineffective at Disclosing Paid Posts on Instagram

Posted June 27, 2017 / Campaign Updates, Influencer Marketing, Influencer Marketing, Instagram, Instagram Endorsements, News, Online Advertising, Social Media 0 0 0

Investigation Shows That FTC’s Reminder Letters Are Ineffective at Disclosing Paid Posts on Instagram Groups to the FTC: Enforcement Action Needed to Change Influencer Behavior on Instagram WASHINGTON, D.C. – Despite warning letters from the...

It’s Time to Put Infant Health Over Corporate Wealth

Posted May 18, 2017 / Campaign Updates, Infant Formula Marketing, Infant Formula Marketing, News 0 0 0

It’s Time to Put Infant Health Over Corporate Wealth Take action today to hold companies accountable for unethical marketing tactics aimed at parents. If you are a parent, it’s a story that you are probably familiar with: emotionally appealing...

Groups Call on Facebook to Disclose and Explain Its Collection of Psychological Insights About Its Youngest Users

Posted May 11, 2017 / Campaign Updates, Data collection, Facebook, Marketing to kids, News 0 0 0

Groups Call on Facebook to Disclose and Explain Its Collection of Psychological Insights About Its Youngest Users Facebook Told Marketers It Can Detect Teens Feeling ‘Insecure’ and ‘Worthless’; Data Could Be Used to Drive...

Public Citizen’s Push Leads to FTC Warning on Social Media Products

Posted April 20, 2017 / Campaign Updates 0 0 0

Public Citizen’s Push Leads to FTC Warning on Social Media Products Statements of Public Citizen Experts Note: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today sent more than 90 letters reminding influencers and marketers that they should clearly...

Groups to NYC Council Members: Stop Alcohol Advertising to Kids on Public Transit

Posted April 10, 2017 / Alcohol Advertising, Campaign Updates, News 0 0 0

Groups to NYC Council Members: Stop Alcohol Advertising to Kids on Public Transit WASHINGTON, D.C. − New York City should protect public health and promote health equity by refusing to allow advertisements for alcohol from its public...

Disregarding Public Concern, the National Park Service Finalizes Commercialism Policy and Opens Parks to Industry Influence

Posted January 4, 2017 / Campaign Updates, Commercial Alert, National Parks, News 0 0 0

Disregarding Public Concern, the National Park Service Finalizes Commercialism Policy and Opens Parks to Industry Influence Statement of Kristen Strader, Campaign Coordinator, Public Citizen’s Commercial Alert Program Note: After months of...

Groups Tell FTC: Enforce Your Own Policy, End Hidden Ads on Instagram

Posted November 30, 2016 / Campaign Updates 0 0 0

Groups Tell FTC: Enforce Your Own Policy, End Hidden Ads on Instagram FTC Has Yet to Enforce Its Policy and Stop Companies That Target Consumers and Teens With Nondisclosed Ads Through Instagram WASHINGTON, D.C. – Undisclosed paid ads are a...

TOADY 2016: The case for The Game of Life Empire

Posted November 21, 2016 / Campaign Updates 0 0 0

TOADY 2016: The case for The Game of Life Empire Every year, toy companies seem to release a toy more egregious than the last. Corporations are constantly trying to find ways to reach children and turn them into life-long loyal consumers, with...

Groups to National Park Service: Do Not Partner With Alcohol Companies, Display Alcohol Ads in Parks

Posted October 27, 2016 / Campaign Updates 0 0 0

Oct. 27, 2016 Groups to National Park Service: Do Not Partner With Alcohol Companies, Display Alcohol Ads in Parks Allowing Alcohol Logos in National Parks Disregards Public Health, Puts Youth at Risk WASHINGTON, D.C. – Allowing alcohol company...

Complaint Filed Against Unfair and Deceptive Practices Used by Google, Disney’s Maker Studios, DreamWorks-Owned AwesomenessTV, and Other Companies, by Leading Advocacy Groups

Posted October 21, 2016 / Campaign Updates 0 0 0

Complaint Filed Against Unfair and Deceptive Practices Used by Google, Disney’s Maker Studios, DreamWorks-Owned AwesomenessTV, and Other Companies, by Leading Advocacy Groups The Center for Digital Democracy (CDD), Campaign for a Commercial-Free...

The Public Says ‘NO’ to Corporate Advertising in National Parks

Posted September 27, 2016 / Campaign Updates 0 0 0

The Public Says ‘NO’ to Corporate Advertising in National Parks Outpouring of Comments Shows Public Opposes New NPS Policy; 215,000 Petition Signatures Demand That Parks Remain Free of Corporate Branding Sept. 27, 2016 Contact: Kristen Strader...

Follow Public Citizen on Instagram, help us identify disguised ads

Posted September 9, 2016 / Campaign Updates 0 0 0

Does Rihanna really wear Puma shoes? Does Khloe Kardashian really use Fit Tea? If you looked at their Instagram accounts, you may think so. But more than likely, these Instagram posts are non-disclosed paid ads. On Instagram, disguised ads are...