CollegeAmerica Ad Alert CollegeAmerica Chain of private colleges faces lawsuit over post-graduation earnings claims.
Whose Choice Is it at Choice Hotels? Ad Alert Whose Choice Is it at Choice Hotels? Consumer says he was misled with hotel chain’s summer promotion for a $50 gift card.
Subway’s Steak and Cheese Sandwiches Ad Alert Subway’s Steak and Cheese Sandwiches Chain faces lawsuit over meat filling representations.
Unfair Herbalife Settlement Leaves Distributors Out in Cold Consumer News Unfair Herbalife Settlement Leaves Distributors Out in Cold Objections filed to settlement that gives most distributors $20 or less, while lawyers get $5.25 million and the company continues business as usual.
Tour De Tavern Groupon Ad Alert Tour De Tavern Groupon Advertised savings on coupon site may not be as big as you think.
Zombie Run Proved Frightful Ad Alert Zombie Run Proved Frightful Reader says Groupon ad for run was deceptive.
Carnivore Club Groupon Ad Alert Carnivore Club Groupon Same amount of meat can be purchased for less on company’s own website.
Timeshare Freedom Group Ad Alert Timeshare Freedom Group FAQs on company website clash with promises made in recent radio ad.
Electronic Arts Brands Electronic Arts TINA.org joined coalition urging FTC to investigate video game company’s use of dark patterns and other deceptive marketing tactics.
Prevagen Brands Prevagen TINA.org investigated the marketing of Prevagen, a supplement aimed at people suffering from memory loss, and found that Quincy Bioscience — the marketer and manufacturer of Prevagen — deceptively claimed…
T-Mobile’s ‘No Contract’ Claims False, Groups Allege Consumer News T-Mobile’s ‘No Contract’ Claims False, Groups Allege Consumer groups call on federal agency to investigate marketing.
Advocates to FTC: Take Aggressive Action on MLMs Consumer News Advocates to FTC: Take Aggressive Action on MLMs Coalition sends letter to agency requesting better safeguards.
Reebok Easy Toners Thin Your Wallet But Not Your Thighs Consumer News Reebok Easy Toners Thin Your Wallet But Not Your Thighs In Adidas Group’s 2010 Annual Report, CEO Herbert Hainer boasts that “Reebok’s sales expanded 12% … to [$2.6 billion].” He went on to say that “EasyTone has been a…
The Price Is (Not Necessarily) Right Consumer News The Price Is (Not Necessarily) Right Searching for a sale this summer? Here are some things to look out for.
Panera’s Unlimited Sip Club May Leave Members Thirsty Ad Alert Panera’s Unlimited Sip Club May Leave Members Thirsty Lawsuit alleges sandwich chain misleadingly markets “unlimited” drinks subscription.
Lululemon’s ‘Be Planet’ Sustainability Campaign Ad Alert Lululemon’s ‘Be Planet’ Sustainability Campaign Canadian law enforcement agency opens inquiry into apparel company’s green claims.
Subway’s Tuna Sandwiches and Wraps Ad Alert Subway’s Tuna Sandwiches and Wraps Class-action lawsuit alleges products are missing a key ingredient. (Hint: It’s in the name of the sandwiches and wraps.)
CVS’ ‘Free’ Flu Shots Ad Alert CVS’ ‘Free’ Flu Shots This ad hits different when you read the fine print.
Nike’s ‘Sustainability’ Collection Ad Alert Nike’s ‘Sustainability’ Collection Lawsuit accuses retailer of greenwashing.
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Class Action Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Allegations: Falsely marketing that the company uses an ethical supply chain when at least one of its suppliers employs migrant child labor