How An Instagram Post About ‘Gram Worthy Pores’ Broke Federal Law

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How An Instagram Post About ‘Gram Worthy Pores’ Broke Federal Law

Jesselyn Cook, HUFFPOST

5 ways to address the challenges of direct-to-consumer health products

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5 ways to address the challenges of direct-to-consumer health products

Anna Wexler and Steven Joffe, STAT News

Aladdin’ Advertisement Sparks Controversy

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Aladdin’ Advertisement Sparks Controversy

Marc Hershberg, Forbes

Health care price tags won’t find you the best doctor

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Health care price tags won’t find you the best doctor

Michael L. Millenson, STAT News

2nd Circ. Saves FTC Oversight Of Red-Hot Memory Aid Sector

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2nd Circ. Saves FTC Oversight Of Red-Hot Memory Aid Sector

Jeff Overly, Law360

Million Pound Selfie Sell Off

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Million Pound Selfie Sell Off

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Fyre Festival investigation sparks conversation about power of influencers

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Fyre Festival investigation sparks conversation about power of influencers

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Sponsored Endorsements: FTC Isn’t Your Only Concern

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Sponsored Endorsements: FTC Isn’t Your Only Concern

Meegan Brooks and Anthony Anscombe, Law360

Ciroc Ads By Diddy And Others Violate FTC Rules On Influencer Ads Once Again, An Advocacy Group Said

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Ciroc Ads By Diddy And Others Violate FTC Rules On Influencer Ads Once Again, An Advocacy Group Said

Katie Notopoulos, BuzzFeed News

TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against Diageo for Deceptive Influencer Marketing of Ciroc

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TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against Diageo for Deceptive Influencer Marketing of Ciroc

MADISON, CONN., Dec. 11, 2018 — Diageo’s Ciroc has experienced a meteoric rise in sales over the past decade thanks in part to a marketing strategy heavily focused on celebrity…

Many US Cancer Centers Accused of Misleading Advertising

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Many US Cancer Centers Accused of Misleading Advertising

Kristin Jenkins, Medscape

Consumer group says most U.S. cancer centers use misleading ads

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Consumer group says most U.S. cancer centers use misleading ads

Herb Weisbaum, NBC News

TINA.org Files Complaint Against Cancer Treatment Centers of America And Puts 42 Additional Cancer Centers on Notice

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TINA.org Files Complaint Against Cancer Treatment Centers of America And Puts 42 Additional Cancer Centers on Notice

MADISON, CONN. October 23, 2018 – A yearlong investigation by ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) into the marketing of the top 50 cancer centers around the country that spent the most…

False hope for cancer patients: Report slams hospitals for tear-jerking ads that make unusual success stories sound common

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False hope for cancer patients: Report slams hospitals for tear-jerking ads that make unusual success stories sound common

Natalie Rahhal, Daily Mail

Cancer Hospital Ads Deceive Patients About Their Chances Of Survival, New Report Finds

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Cancer Hospital Ads Deceive Patients About Their Chances Of Survival, New Report Finds

Stephanie M. Lee, BuzzFeed News

Amazon’s “Today’s Deals” Page Is Full Of Fake Deals And Made Up Discounts

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Amazon’s “Today’s Deals” Page Is Full Of Fake Deals And Made Up Discounts

Leticia Miranda, BuzzFeed News

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against Energy Supplier Stream Energy Deceptively Marketing Business Opportunity

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Ad Watchdog TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against Energy Supplier Stream Energy Deceptively Marketing Business Opportunity

MADISON, CONN. September 12, 2018 – Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has filed a deceptive advertising complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Texas Attorney General against Stream Gas…

Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop Is Valued at $250 Million. Here Are All the Ways She Makes Money From the Cult Lifestyle Brand

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Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop Is Valued at $250 Million. Here Are All the Ways She Makes Money From the Cult Lifestyle Brand

Paul Schrodt, Money

Goop Settles Over Vaginal Eggs Health Claims

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Goop Settles Over Vaginal Eggs Health Claims

Anna Werner, CBS News

California Regulators Crack Down on Goop After TINA.org Complaint

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California Regulators Crack Down on Goop After TINA.org Complaint

MADISON, CONN. September 5, 2018 – Acting on a complaint filed by ad watchdog, truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), California regulators have reached a stipulated final judgment with Goop for using unsubstantiated health…