The Wall Street Journal: CMO Today Newsletter

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The Wall Street Journal: CMO Today Newsletter

Lara O’Reilly, The Wall Street Journal

Investigation by Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reveals What You Should Know About Kyani

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Investigation by Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reveals What You Should Know About Kyani

MADISON, CONN.  April 5, 2016 Kyäni is an Idaho-based multilevel marketing business that sells nutritional supplements it says constitute a “Triangle of Health.” The company touts that its products, infused…

Does Your State Reveal Consumer Complaints?

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Does Your State Reveal Consumer Complaints?

TINA.org Publishes Results of Nationwide Open Records Review MADISON, CONN. November 18, 2015 — Consumers rely on online reviews and ratings sites when making purchasing decisions but these tools are…

Investigation by Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reveals What You Should Know About Jeunesse

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Investigation by Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reveals What You Should Know About Jeunesse

MADISON, Conn., Oct. 20, 2015 — Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has filed a deceptive advertising complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Florida Attorney General against Jeunesse Global, LLC, a multi-level marketing…

Marketing Your Brand With Influencers? Make Sure the FTC Hits the “Like” Button

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Marketing Your Brand With Influencers? Make Sure the FTC Hits the “Like” Button

Thomas Harvey, The Recorder

‘Almay Simply American’ Slogan Gets a Makeover

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‘Almay Simply American’ Slogan Gets a Makeover

Revlon Makes Changes After Ad Watchdog Files Complaint MADISON, CONN. July 2, 2015 — Revlon has made dramatic changes to its marketing campaign for the Almay brand after a deceptive advertising…

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…

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reports Herbalife’s Coronavirus Claims to FTC

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Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reports Herbalife’s Coronavirus Claims to FTC

MADISON, CONN. April 28, 2020 – Truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has filed a complaint against multilevel marketing company Herbalife with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for deceptive claims that Herbalife products can…

Energy Drink Company Exposed by Ad Watchdog TINA.org Settles FTC Pyramid Case

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Energy Drink Company Exposed by Ad Watchdog TINA.org Settles FTC Pyramid Case

MADISON, CONN. December 16, 2016 – Vemma Nutrition, an Arizona-based multi-level marketing (MLM) company that the Federal Trade Commission labeled a pyramid scheme in a lawsuit filed last year, has…

TINA.org Investigation Reveals What You Should Know About Plexus

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TINA.org Investigation Reveals What You Should Know About Plexus

MADISON, CONN.  November 12, 2016 – Plexus Worldwide, an Arizona-based multilevel marketing (MLM) company that markets nutritional supplements, weight-loss, and personal care products, calls itself the “health and happiness” company that offers…

Stellantis Steers Away from Deceptive Made in USA Claims

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Stellantis Steers Away from Deceptive Made in USA Claims

MADISON, CONN. April 9, 2025 — Dutch automaker Stellantis has paused its new “American Born” campaign after getting called out by consumer advocacy organization truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org). Released in the wake…

Walmart Still Deceptively Marketing Made in USA, TINA.org Reports Company to FTC (Again)

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Walmart Still Deceptively Marketing Made in USA, TINA.org Reports Company to FTC (Again)

MADISON, CONN. January 20, 2021 – With two years to go on a 10-year commitment to purchase $250 billion in products supporting American jobs, a new investigation by truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org)…

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Follows Up on Kardashians’ Deceptive Advertising

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Ad Watchdog TINA.org Follows Up on Kardashians’ Deceptive Advertising

MADISON, CONN. Sept. 26, 2017 –A little over a year ago, truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against the Kardashian/Jenner sisters for publishing social media posts that…

TINA Warns Federal Agency about False Made in USA Claims

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TINA Warns Federal Agency about False Made in USA Claims

MADISON, CONN., March 14, 2016 – When Uncle Sam says something’s Made in the USA, you’re inclined to believe him. It is, after all, the U.S. government speaking. But an…

Lawyers to Pocket $5.25 Million in Unfair Herbalife Settlement

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Lawyers to Pocket $5.25 Million in Unfair Herbalife Settlement

Consumer Group TINA.org Objecting MADISON, CONN. March 17, 2015 — Ad watchdog organization, truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), filed a brief on Monday asking the court to reject the proposed settlement of a…

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Objects to Wellesse® Glucosamine Settlement

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Ad Watchdog TINA.org Objects to Wellesse® Glucosamine Settlement

Demands Real Change to Deceptive Marketing of Popular Supplement MADISON, Conn., Feb. 11, 2015 — Continuing its efforts to fight for settlements that are fair to consumers and mandate real changes…

Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle Deceptive Ad Lawsuit Sparked by TINA.org

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Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle Deceptive Ad Lawsuit Sparked by TINA.org

Retailer To Stop Misleading Made in USA Claims MADISON, CONN. April 1, 2020  Acting on a complaint filed by ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached…

Company Investigated by truthinadvertising.org Comes Under Fire Again

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Company Investigated by truthinadvertising.org Comes Under Fire Again

MADISON, CT., Aug. 15, 2013 — A company investigated by advertising watchdog group truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) is under fire again for deceptive marketing of a children’s supplement. A key advertising self-regulatory…

Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop Pays $145K Over ‘Unscientific’ Claims About Vaginal Jade Eggs

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Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop Pays $145K Over ‘Unscientific’ Claims About Vaginal Jade Eggs

Rahul Kalvapalle, Global News

Advocacy Group Files FTC Complaint Over Kardashians’ Instagram Ads

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Advocacy Group Files FTC Complaint Over Kardashians’ Instagram Ads

Katie Notopoulos, BuzzFeed News