How Amazon Promotes, Profits from Deceptively Marketed Brain Supplements

The largest retailer in the world isn’t just turning a blind eye to the deceptive marketing of these products.

Infographic: Brain Supplements and Amazon

TINA.org’s investigation of deceptive brain supplement marketing on Amazon by the numbers.

What You Need to Know about Metals.com

All that glitters is definitely not gold at this California-based precious metals seller.

5 Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2020

CGI influencers are here.

Worst False Ad Settlements of 2019

TINA.org’s annual list of class-action settlements that left consumers out in the cold.

7 Marketers That Get Coal in Their 2019 Holiday Stocking

TINA.org’s annual list includes a pillow maker, a televangelist and a for-profit college.

#RealDirectSellers Don’t Obtain Financial or Time Freedom

FTC’s ROSCA Actions

A review of the FTC’s ROSCA actions.

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: ‘Not Tested on Animals,’ ‘Cruelty Free’

TINA.org investigates what’s behind the cruelty-free logos on the labels of cosmetic products.

TINA.org Files Complaint against ‘Brain Training’ Company Neurocore

Unsubstantiated claims to treat ADHD, autism and depression are rampant in company’s marketing.

FTC Sues Neora (formerly Nerium) Alleging It Was a Pyramid from the Start

FTC complaint also features deceptive health and income claims.

CATrends: ‘Anti Stain’ and ‘Anti Mark’ Antiperspirants

Class-action lawsuits allege antiperspirants’ marketing claims don’t stick.

DoTerra Distributors’ Drug Claims Violate the Law

TINA.org inquiry into essential oils MLM digs up more than 140 examples of unsubstantiated health claims.

Why the FTC Needs a Made in USA Rule

It is clear that the FTC’s current tactics for policing made in the USA claims are not working.

The DSA Waffles Over AdvoCare

Former MLM holds onto its DSA membership in the aftermath of $150 million pyramid scheme settlement.

California Sues MyPillow for Deceptively Advertised Sleep Study Following TINA.org Complaint

California files lawsuit against pillow maker over misleading health claims for the second time in three years.

AdvoCare to Pay $150 Million to Settle FTC Pyramid Charges

Health and wellness products MLM allegedly rewarded recruitment over product sales.

Direct Selling: An Industry in Decline

TINA.org’s analysis of the direct selling industry.

New Balance Made in USA

In 1996, the FTC brought an administrative action against New Balance Athletic Shoes, Inc. for making deceptive U.S.-origin claims about its sneakers. Since at least 2009, the company has marketed…

MUSA Recidivists

1. New Balance In 1996, the FTC brought an administrative action against New Balance for making deceptive U.S.-origin claims about its sneakers. Since at least 2009, the company has marketed…