TINA.org Files Deceptive Made in USA Complaint Against Williams Sonoma

MADISON, CONN. May 22, 2019 – Williams-Sonoma brands including Williams-Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, PBteen, Pottery Barn Kids, Rejuvenation and West Elm are violating the FTC’s Made in USA standard according…

Ad or Not? Kris, Kendall Jenner and Proactiv

Fans decry mom’s crocodile tears in teaser post that turns out to be spon con.

Crio Bru

Brewed cacao beverage poses more questions than it answers.

Ad or Not? James Charles and Various Beauty Brands

Influencer gets FTC rules on disclosure wrong.

Gillette Engaged in Deceptive Made in USA Marketing

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Files FTC Complaint MADISON, CONN. January 23, 2018 – Despite a national advertising campaign showcasing patriotic imagery, highlighting its Boston headquarters, and heavily promoting its “Made in…

7 Marketers, Influencers that Get Coal in their 2017 Holiday Stockings

Find out which companies and people wound up on TINA.org’s naughty list for 2017.

Deceptive Outlet Pricing: The Never-Ending Sale

TINA.org investigation reveals perpetual sales at outlet stores.

Auto Transport 123

Compensated five-star reviews draw the attention of the FTC.

TINA’s TAKE: Ringless Voicemail, the Wrong Call for Consumers?

Ringless robocall provider seeks an exemption from the FCC.

Minute Maid Enhanced Pomegranate Blueberry Juice

DealDash’s Hidden Costs

Bid farewell to the low prices you see in ads. You will pay more.

Is the DSA Ignoring Illegal Health Claims?

TINA.org investigation reveals MLM supplements recommended for everything from cancer to Ebola.

The Unsettling Ticketmaster Settlement

This settlement goes in the worst file.

TINA.org Alerts Major TV Networks to Deceptive Prevagen Ads

TINA.org also calls on the BBB to re-evaluate company’s A+ rating.

Join.me

What to know about this online meeting tool before you join.

DirecTV’s 4K Resolution

With only a small number of movies available in 4K, NAD recommends changes to advertising.

FTC: 15 Skin Care Companies Offering ‘Bogus’ Free Trials

Agency obtains restraining order against skin care marketers who it alleges repeatedly charged consumers.

Dr. Oz Voted onto TINA.org’s Wall of Shame

Readers say TV doctor shilling too many questionable products.

Activia “Dare to Feel Good”

Bait & Switch Advertising

Advertised deals get consumers in the door but not necessarily the price or product they wanted.