The FTC is not anti-direct selling. It’s pro-truth in advertising.
The DSA misses the mark.
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Opinions on a variety of deceptive marketing topics.
Most Recent Posts
Breaking Down the Relationship between Brands and Teens
Today’s teenagers are uniquely positioned in the marketing world.
The Importance of Being a Complainer
You have the power to hold deceptive marketers accountable.
So You Say Your MLM Offers “Supplemental Income” – What Does That Mean?
Exploring the MLM industry’s latest pivot.
FTC’s Arise Case Gives Consumer Advocates a Pick-Me-Up
Some *brighter* news after the Loper Bright SCOTUS decision.
Taco Bell’s New Cantina Chicken Menu Fail
What you see may NOT be what you get.
TINA.org Supports FTC’s Ruling against Intuit’s Deceptive Advertising
Intuit should not advertise TurboTax Free Edition without making clear that most people cannot use it.
Confession: I Fell for HelloFresh’s ‘Free Breakfast’
A reminder to be careful about ad claims that may seem too good to be true.
FTC Should Ban Individual Impersonation Scams
TINA.org submits comment in support of FTC’s proposal to ban fake celebrity endorsements, romance scams and other impersonation scams.
FTC Staff Urge MLMs Not to Rely on Industry Income Disclosure Guidance
Advisory opinion letter raises “serious concerns” with self-reg group’s guidance.
What You Should Know about Used Cars and Open Recalls
It may surprise you.