Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds Consumer News Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds The pandemic has also triggered lawsuits over privacy issues with some video conferencing apps, and more.
10 Companies that Get Coal in their 2016 Holiday Stockings Consumer News 10 Companies that Get Coal in their 2016 Holiday Stockings Find out which companies are on TINA.org’s 2016 naughty list.
These Companies Should Get Coal in their Holiday Stockings Consumer News These Companies Should Get Coal in their Holiday Stockings Some notable companies facing deceptive advertising claims.
Ad or Not? Snapchat and DJ Khaled Consumer News Ad or Not? Snapchat and DJ Khaled Is DJ Khaled the key endorser on Snapchat?
Mixed Signals from Cellphone Ads Consumer News Mixed Signals from Cellphone Ads Carriers facing challenges to advertisements.
Influencers Defy FTC Rules on Disclosure Despite Warnings Consumer News Influencers Defy FTC Rules on Disclosure Despite Warnings TINA.org finds 95 percent of social media influencers previously put on notice by the FTC breaking the law.
Ad or Not? Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas, aka Chonas Consumer News Ad or Not? Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas, aka Chonas Wedding-themed Instagram posts preceding couple’s nuptials weren’t just about their affection for each other.
Ad or Not? Khoudia Diop and Caress Body Wash Consumer News Ad or Not? Khoudia Diop and Caress Body Wash Finding evidence of a material relationship on this sponsored post requires some real sleuthing.
AT&T to Pay $105 Million to Settle Cramming Charges Consumer News AT&T to Pay $105 Million to Settle Cramming Charges Officials urge consumers to carefully check cellphone bills for unauthorized charges.
FTC Backs Do Not Track for Apps Consumer News FTC Backs Do Not Track for Apps Agency recommends ways to give consumers more control over their data on mobile devices.
Good Ways to Avoid Bad Apps Consumer News Good Ways to Avoid Bad Apps That app you must have may not be what you think.
Stripping Down Savage X Fenty’s Deceptive Marketing Consumer News Stripping Down Savage X Fenty’s Deceptive Marketing Acting on TINA.org’s complaint, California regulators reach $1.2 million settlement with company.
Mercedes Slams Brakes on Built in USA Claims after TINA.org Inquiry Consumer News Mercedes Slams Brakes on Built in USA Claims after TINA.org Inquiry TINA.org found the German automaker didn’t have the support to claim its Sprinter van was “built in the USA.”
Ad or Not? Louise Thompson and Daniel Wellington Consumer News Ad or Not? Louise Thompson and Daniel Wellington The time for an influencer to disclose his or her material relationship with a brand is now.
Winter Olympics Stumble Out the Gate Re #Ad Disclosure Consumer News Winter Olympics Stumble Out the Gate Re #Ad Disclosure These brand-relationship disclosures are far from world-class.
Ad or Not? Luke Skywalker and His Cool Shades Consumer News Ad or Not? Luke Skywalker and His Cool Shades Luke Skywalker edges toward the dark side of influencer marketing in Instagram post.
DealDash’d: A Losing Bet for Consumers Consumer News DealDash’d: A Losing Bet for Consumers Investigation finds company is using deceptive marketing to lure consumers to an illegal gambling site.
Exposure without Disclosure: Cashing In with the Kardashians Consumer News Exposure without Disclosure: Cashing In with the Kardashians TINA.org takes famous family’s deceptive social media endorsements to the FTC.
Worst False Ad Court Actions 2015 Consumer News Worst False Ad Court Actions 2015 Where courts fell short in satisfying consumers who sued companies in false ads cases.
Can You Spot the Ad: Politico Consumer News Can You Spot the Ad: Politico Can you spot the bit of native advertising on the political news site?