TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014 Blog TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014 With help from our readers, TINA.org’s second full year of operation was a definite success – helping to empower consumers against false and deceptive ads. Here’s a rundown of what…
The Thrive Experience Ad Alert The Thrive Experience Getting paid to live the “ultra premium” life sure sounds nice but it’s probably not attainable for most.
Verizon Told to Clarify 4G LTE Coverage Maps in TV Ad Ad Alert Verizon Told to Clarify 4G LTE Coverage Maps in TV Ad A split second just isn’t enough time for consumers to pick up on important information in advertising.
The BluCetin Blues: ‘Modern Life’ Can Be So Hard Ad Alert The BluCetin Blues: ‘Modern Life’ Can Be So Hard Question this self-proclaimed remedy for people whose “modern life” demands they have a good time.
It’s Grammy Time: Who’s Belting out Name Brands? Blog It’s Grammy Time: Who’s Belting out Name Brands? How many ads are hiding in popular songs?
What Every Parent Needs to Know About Willagirl Blog What Every Parent Needs to Know About Willagirl The bottom line of selling this line of cosmetics is not as attractive as it appears.
How Car Dealerships Get You to Come on Down Ad Alert How Car Dealerships Get You to Come on Down Car dealerships are in the business of selling cars, not giving out freebies.
Amber Teething Necklaces more Harm than Good? Ad Alert Amber Teething Necklaces more Harm than Good? Are the advertised benefits worth the potential safety hazards to your teething baby? Probably not.
Has Your College Student Been Recruited by a Questionable MLM? Consumer News Has Your College Student Been Recruited by a Questionable MLM? Parents share their stories and experts offer tips on what families can do.
BeActive Brace Loses Some Sciatica Treatment Claims Ad Alert BeActive Brace Loses Some Sciatica Treatment Claims Marketers make alterations to website after reportedly meeting with FDA officials.
Hair Raising Claims by Morrocco Method Ad Alert Hair Raising Claims by Morrocco Method Morrocco Method seems to be making some health claims here with no sign of FDA approval, maybe a hairy situation?
The Prize Is (Not) Right Blog The Prize Is (Not) Right Auto dealership prize is not all it’s cracked up to be.
Is HYPERSHOCK Rage all the Rage? Ad Alert Is HYPERSHOCK Rage all the Rage? Myogenix Sports Nutrition’s product claims “measurable results in the gym” but does it live up to the hype?
Vemma Affiliates’ Health Claims Violate FTC Order Consumer News Vemma Affiliates’ Health Claims Violate FTC Order Top affiliates touting that products can treat everything from psoriasis to ADD.
Premier Care in Bathing Ad Alert Premier Care in Bathing Company told to clean up advertising related to competitors and its own financing offer.
Pure Green Coffee Ad Alert Pure Green Coffee UPDATE 11/15/16: A U.S. district court judge has ordered that Pure Green Coffee pitchman Nicholas Congleton pay $30 million after the FTC alleged that Congleton deceived consumers using false weight-loss claims.…
Nutronics Labs IGF-1 Plus Ad Alert Nutronics Labs IGF-1 Plus What? Bambi to your rescue? Nutronics Labs claims that its deer antler sprays – such as IGF-1 Plus supplements – will provide consumers with many health benefits. Wait a second…
Five Suspect Phrases in Weight Loss Ads Consumer News Five Suspect Phrases in Weight Loss Ads Congress focuses on weight loss ad scams this week.
Can You Spot a Bogus Weight-Loss Ad Claim? Consumer News Can You Spot a Bogus Weight-Loss Ad Claim? Here’s a reality check.