5 Ad Claims that Don’t Score Consumer News 5 Ad Claims that Don’t Score Don’t be blindsided by these promotions made by companies who advertise in the Super Bowl.
Companies Accused of Greenwashing Consumer News Companies Accused of Greenwashing When companies green it, they better mean it.
Ad or Not? Justin Timberlake and Bai Brands Consumer News Ad or Not? Justin Timberlake and Bai Brands Is Justin Timberlake urging fans on Instagram to buy Bai?
Rise of the Supercookie Consumer News Rise of the Supercookie You don’t just have to worry about cookies anymore. Now you have to worry about super cookies. Online advertiser, ScanScout, reached a settlement with the FTC on November 8, 2011…
Proposed Glucosamine Settlement Stiffs Consumers Consumer News Proposed Glucosamine Settlement Stiffs Consumers Class-action settlement over supplement sold by Walmart, Walgreens and Supervalu provides little relief to consumers.
Five Questionable Concussion Protection Claims Consumer News Five Questionable Concussion Protection Claims Don’t let Super Bowl fever make you forget about unproven claims to protect against and/or treat concussions.
Does the Executive Suite Match the Empowerment Message in the Ad? Consumer News Does the Executive Suite Match the Empowerment Message in the Ad? Here’s what the Super Bowl’s #likeagirl ad really means.
FDA Proposes to Extend its Oversight to E-Cigarettes Consumer News FDA Proposes to Extend its Oversight to E-Cigarettes Agency seeks to regulate the sale and advertising of e-cigarettes.
What You Should Know about Telehealth Companies Selling Compounded Drugs Consumer News What You Should Know about Telehealth Companies Selling Compounded Drugs Ads don’t always give the full picture.
Lawsuits: Glucosamine’s Promised Relief Mostly Marketing Hype Consumer News Lawsuits: Glucosamine’s Promised Relief Mostly Marketing Hype Consumers report adverse reactions.
Three Major Retailers Banned from Making Deceptive Glucosamine Claims Consumer News Three Major Retailers Banned from Making Deceptive Glucosamine Claims Federal judge approves revised class-action settlement terms following TINA.org objection to original proposal.
Best Reader Tips of 2021 Consumer News Best Reader Tips of 2021 This year reader tips led to dozens of ad alerts, as well as a complaint to regulators.
CATrends: Loot Boxes in Video Games Consumer News CATrends: Loot Boxes in Video Games Class-action trend likens purchasing loot boxes in video games to pulling a lever on a slot machine.
Math Doesn’t Always Add Up When Counting Carbs on Labels Consumer News Math Doesn’t Always Add Up When Counting Carbs on Labels Searching for low carb foods in the aisles of your local supermarket is not as straightforward as you would think.
FTC Brain Claims Cases Since 1995 Consumer News FTC Brain Claims Cases Since 1995 Since 1995, the FTC has brought nearly 70 actions over deceptive brain claims.
Study Calls on FDA to Act on Stimulant Found in Weight-Loss Products Consumer News Study Calls on FDA to Act on Stimulant Found in Weight-Loss Products Amphetamine-like ingredient found in Acacia rigidula dietary supplements could trigger harmful reactions.
Wellesse Glucosamine Settlement Doesn’t Cure Ad Issues Consumer News Wellesse Glucosamine Settlement Doesn’t Cure Ad Issues TINA.org, continuing its efforts to oppose unfair settlements, files an objection.
A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams Consumer News A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams A master list of known and alleged scams.
Don’t Let Some Ads Get the Best of Your Pet Consumer News Don’t Let Some Ads Get the Best of Your Pet The market for pet-related products has soared in the past decade. The American Pet Products Association (APPA) estimates that the industry now generates over $50 billion in sales annually, an…