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The Financial Services Industry Consumer Basics The Financial Services Industry The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is the financial services industry’s primary self-regulating body. FINRA’s stated mission is to protect investors by making sure the financial industry operates fairly and…
Federal Laws Governing Ads Consumer Basics Federal Laws Governing Ads There are many federal laws that regulate advertisements in some way or another.
Goop Is Finally Getting Real About How They Promote Wacky Health Trends Media Coverage Goop Is Finally Getting Real About How They Promote Wacky Health Trends Macaela Mackenzie, Shape
The Perils of Multi-Level Marketing Programs Media Coverage The Perils of Multi-Level Marketing Programs Tom Ashbrook, NPR WBUR
ADVERTISING WATCHDOGS HAVE ALERTED REGULATORS TO GOOP’S UNPROVEN HEALTH CLAIMS Media Coverage ADVERTISING WATCHDOGS HAVE ALERTED REGULATORS TO GOOP’S UNPROVEN HEALTH CLAIMS Katie Kilkenny, Pacific Standard
Old Spice Products Class Action Old Spice Products Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain the carcinogen benzene
SlimFast’s ‘Clinically Proven’ Weight-Loss Claims Ad Alert SlimFast’s ‘Clinically Proven’ Weight-Loss Claims Recent inquiry takes aim at company’s “clinically proven” weight-loss claims, with a somewhat surprising result.
Elta MD Aero Sunscreen Spray Class Action Elta MD Aero Sunscreen Spray Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzene
Sure and Brut Aerosol Antiperspirants Class Action Sure and Brut Aerosol Antiperspirants Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain the carcinogen benzene
Young Living Distributor Violates Law with COVID Claims Ad Alert Young Living Distributor Violates Law with COVID Claims TINA.org alerts regulator to unsubstantiated claims.
TINA’s Take: How FIFA’s Online Version Exploits Consumers Consumer News TINA’s Take: How FIFA’s Online Version Exploits Consumers Gimme the loot (boxes).
FDA Sends Amazon a Warning Letter Ad Alert FDA Sends Amazon a Warning Letter At issue is company’s distribution of products illegally marketed as drugs.
OnPassive’s FIFA World Cup Sponsor Claims Ad Alert OnPassive’s FIFA World Cup Sponsor Claims Adidas, Coca-Cola, Visa and … OnPassive?
Fifth Avenue Collection Ad Alert Fifth Avenue Collection MLM is just the latest to have its advertising claims referred to the FTC.
Protecting Kids from Stealth Advertising in Digital Media Blog Protecting Kids from Stealth Advertising in Digital Media TINA.org Executive Director Bonnie Patten to speak at FTC workshop Wednesday.
Medical Mike’s CBD Oils Ad Alert Medical Mike’s CBD Oils Don’t Be Like Mike and get an FDA/FTC warning letter regarding COVID claims.
Bloom Nutrition Greens & Superfoods Powder Ad Alert Bloom Nutrition Greens & Superfoods Powder TINA.org digs into viral TikTok product’s bloating claims.