A detox tea brand called Teami has agreed to pay $1 million related to allegations that Instagram influencers used faulty health claims in sponsored posts and failed to "adequately" disclose they ...

The Federal Trade Commission alleges that “detox tea” company Teami misled consumers with outrageous health claims and advertisements from influencers who failed to clearly disclose they were ...

Connecticut Senator Calls for Investigation into Detox Teas Sold by 'Celebrity Influencers' Sen. Richard Blumenthal said the marketing tactics of brands like Flat Tummy Co. are "misleading" and ...

In addition, when influencers posted YouTube videos on Facebook or Twitter, the posting did not include the “Show More” button, making it even less likely that consumers would see the disclosures.

While the idea of life with a toxin-riddled body doesn’t sound good, the whole concept of a detox is a little murky. What are ...

The wellness industry can’t stop talking about detox teas – those beautifully packaged drinks that promise everything from weight loss to glowing skin and increased energy. You’ll find countless ...

‘Drink this tea and you’ll look like me’ Search #teatox on Instagram and you’ll find more than 700,000 images of lithe-limbed bloggers and influencers praising the benefits of detox teas ...

Influencers paid to sell the dream of bodily perfection to mere mortals on Instagram. Sometimes, the mission of these detox tea brands is explicit – companies such as Flat Tummy Co, ...

It's an unholy alliance of pseudoscience and selfie sticks. Nothing screams "trust me" like someone with a ring light and a promo code claiming their detox tea will change your life – along with your ...

In many ways, Gonzalez’ influencer marketing of Happy Tea replicates his earlier successes with Fit Tea, the detox beverage company that he started in 2013.

Users with more than 1 million followers can make more than $100,000, or even up to $250,000, per sponsored post, according to a 2018 Vox report.. Micro-influencers, or social media users with ...