Yes, Mr. Wilson, Potato Chips are Fattening Blog Yes, Mr. Wilson, Potato Chips are Fattening I love potato chips. The ruffled ones with a little onion dip – now that’s heaven. But though I love potato chips dearly, they only enter our house once a…
Fighting Back Against Fake Reviews Blog Fighting Back Against Fake Reviews TINA.org files comment in support of proposed rulemaking proceeding.
A .org Does not a Non-Profit Make Blog A .org Does not a Non-Profit Make Change.org, among other sites, has turned me into what some might call a charity slacktivist. Over the past year or so, from the comfort of my own couch, I’ve signed…
Naming Rights – The New Way to Support Our Country Blog Naming Rights – The New Way to Support Our Country For the next 25 years, MetLife has secured the naming rights for the new stadium where the New York Giants and Jets will play. Welcome to MetLife Stadium, football fans! …
TINA.org’s Year in Review 2021 Blog TINA.org’s Year in Review 2021 Here’s what we accomplished in 2021 with your help.
The FTC Needs to Implement a Deceptive Earnings Claims Rule Blog The FTC Needs to Implement a Deceptive Earnings Claims Rule Consumers can’t afford to go it alone when it comes to atypical income claims.
Michael Jackson Album Lawsuit Comes to An End Blog Michael Jackson Album Lawsuit Comes to An End The case may be resolved but what will deceived consumers get out of the deal?
The FTC Needs to Update Its Endorsement Guides Blog The FTC Needs to Update Its Endorsement Guides TINA.org submits comment to FTC urging further revisions to stay relevant and effective.
The Importance of Being a Complainer Blog The Importance of Being a Complainer You have the power to hold deceptive marketers accountable.
FTC, FDA Tackle Misleading Marketing of Dangerous Products to Kids — Again Blog FTC, FDA Tackle Misleading Marketing of Dangerous Products to Kids — Again First, e-liquids. Now, THC edibles. Will energy drinks be next?
FCC Proposes ‘All-In’ Pricing Rule for Cable and Satellite Industry Blog FCC Proposes ‘All-In’ Pricing Rule for Cable and Satellite Industry TINA.org applauds proposed rulemaking and recommends addition.
When Privacy Concerns and Deceptive Marketing Issues Intersect Blog When Privacy Concerns and Deceptive Marketing Issues Intersect Why TINA.org supports FTC’s proposed changes to COPPA Rule but pushes for more.
What You Should Know about Used Cars and Open Recalls Blog What You Should Know about Used Cars and Open Recalls It may surprise you.
FTC Should Ban Individual Impersonation Scams Blog 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.
TINA.org Supports FTC’s Ruling against Intuit’s Deceptive Advertising Blog 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.
Breaking Down the Relationship between Brands and Teens Blog Breaking Down the Relationship between Brands and Teens Today’s teenagers are uniquely positioned in the marketing world.
CFPB Proposes Paycheck Advance Rule Blog CFPB Proposes Paycheck Advance Rule TINA.org joins coalition of consumer organizations in support of the proposed rule
Do You Know what Big Data Knows about You? Blog Do You Know what Big Data Knows about You? FTC report highlights lack of transparency in data tracking.
Puffery – A Marketer’s Right To Lie Blog Puffery – A Marketer’s Right To Lie Ads can legally lie to you as long as the lie is so obvious an exaggeration that you know not to take it seriously.
MoviePass: Rediscovering the Magic of ROSCA Blog MoviePass: Rediscovering the Magic of ROSCA FTC using every arrow in its quiver to go after bad actors.