FTC Staff Urge MLMs Not to Rely on Industry Income Disclosure Guidance
Advisory opinion letter raises “serious concerns” with self-reg group’s guidance.
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Where’s the Beef?
I have a bone to pick with Kevin.
NCL Honors TINA.org Executive Director Bonnie Patten
Last week, TINA.org Executive Director Bonnie Patten was presented with the Florence Kelley Consumer Leadership Award by the National Consumers League (NCL) for TINA.org’s work fighting false and deceptive advertising.…
Amazon #PrimeDay: Just another case of false advertising?
Much hyped event turns out to be a bust. Social media erupts in rage.
Congratulations, Rider University Advertising Grads
Congratulations to the Class of 2014!
“The Truth’s Not Always Easy” Campaign
Why is TINA.org advertising?
Couldn’t Have Said it Better!
We welcome Ray to the not-fans-of-ads-disguised-as-editorial-content club.
Seen or heard a deceptive ad? Report an Ad
Jon Stewart Rips on CNN’s Sponsored Content
So what does Jon Stewart of the Daily Show think of CNN’s “To the Couch” sponsored content segment (aka a “news-portunity”)? “They came back from commercials to a commercial covering…
Designer Exclusions Apply
Hoping to score fabulous designer goods at Saks Fifth Avenue’s “Friends & Family” sale this week? The website prominently displays the discount—25% off. But don’t forget to read the fine…
Take a Pass on Product Placement in “Hall Pass”
Why is a car the star of this movie?
The Ugly Truth about the Beauty Industry
Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder but that doesn’t stop American consumers from spending nearly $8 billion on cosmetics every year. Not included in this figure are…