Apple’s Siri

Oregon Smacks Down Pfizer

Oregon requiring Pfizer to get ads approved by FDA because of violations.

Cape Cod Sea Salt and Vinegar Kettle Cooked Potato Chips

Allegations: Falsely advertising the flavoring ingredients in the chips

Facebook Privacy Settlement Terms in Dispute

FTC reviewing changes to policy on ads featuring users.

Product Placement

Products that pop up in movies and television shows are often there for specific advertising reasons.

2025 Deceptive Ad Trends

A closer look at what we’ll be monitoring in the new year.

Banks are Key to Stopping Payday Loan Abuse

Feds asking banks to close down access to consumers’ accounts.

SoundOff

Claims for company’s pink noise-emitting earbuds ring hollow.

Federal Lawsuit Alleges AdvoCare is ‘Pyramid Scheme’

Nutritional supplement MLM facing racketeering charges in class-action lawsuit filed by former distributors.

What You Should Know about USANA

Supplement MLM takes down dozens of deceptive claims following TINA.org investigation.

What You Should Know about New U Life

MLM company New U Life is no fountain of youth.

Despite Boston-Made Claims, Many Gillette Products Wicked Imported

TINA.org files FTC complaint over Gillette’s false and deceptive Made in the USA claims.

The USA Trailer Store

Company touting U.S. manufacturing specializes in the piecing together of foreign parts.

U.S.D.A. National Organic Program

The National Organic Program (NOP) is a marketing program within the USDA Agriculture Marketing Service.   The NOP is tasked with ensuring compliance with the Organic Foods Production Act  and its…

U.S.D.A. Food Safety and Inspection Service

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is the public health agency in the U.S. Department of Agriculture responsible for ensuring that commercial meat, poultry, and egg products are safe,…

Is that a Real Job Offer? Know the Red Flags of Fake Opportunities

If you’re looking for a job, you need to watch out for ads offering to help you with your resume or help you find employment.  While some of these companies…

Where the Super Bowl Ads Really Are

Super Bowl commercials appear in places you might not think of.

Uber

Cab companies sue Uber over claims that the ride-sharing service is “the safest ride on the road.”

Where Are Your Flowers Really From?

Ordering flowers delivered by a local florist? Not so fast—that florist may not be local after all.

Privacy-Schmivacy

Privacy protection? Not so much.