CATrends: What the Fudge? Consumer News CATrends: What the Fudge? Lawsuits allege brownie brands and others lack the essential dairy ingredients to call their products fudge.
TINA.org’s Social Media Influencers Actions Consumer News TINA.org’s Social Media Influencers Actions A review of TINA.org’s work exposing deceptive marketing tactics by social media influencers.
CATrends: Vanilla Ice Cream Consumer News CATrends: Vanilla Ice Cream A popular summertime treat is the subject of a current trend in class-action litigation.
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? Influencers Invade Coachella Consumer News Ad or Not? Influencers Invade Coachella Brands and their paid endorsers cash in at the music festival, sans disclosure.
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.
FTC Reminder: Influencers Must Divulge Ads Consumer News FTC Reminder: Influencers Must Divulge Ads Action comes after consumer groups alert agency to more than 100 posts by celebs.
Who’s Throwing Flags on Super Bowl Advertisers? Consumer News Who’s Throwing Flags on Super Bowl Advertisers? More than 70 percent of advertisers who announced they are running commercials in this year’s Super Bowl have been accused of false or deceptive advertising.
Another One: TINA.org Calls Out DJ Khaled’s Undisclosed Alcohol Ads, Again Consumer News Another One: TINA.org Calls Out DJ Khaled’s Undisclosed Alcohol Ads, Again DJ Khaled is back to his old ways with his latest new drink alert.
Consumers Throw Flags on Super Bowl Advertisers Consumer News Consumers Throw Flags on Super Bowl Advertisers Six big game marketers that have been accused of fumbling ad claims.
Jeep, Dodge and Ram Pump the Brakes on Built in USA Claims Following TINA.org Inquiry Consumer News Jeep, Dodge and Ram Pump the Brakes on Built in USA Claims Following TINA.org Inquiry New ads came and went amid increased attention on U.S. auto manufacturing industry.
FTC Made in USA Actions Since 1996 Consumer News FTC Made in USA Actions Since 1996 A review of the FTC’s Made in USA enforcement actions
Can’t Keep a Bad Ad Man Down Consumer News Can’t Keep a Bad Ad Man Down Why can’t the FTC put some hucksters out of business for good?
By The Numbers: Vanilla Flavor Class-Action Lawsuits Consumer News By The Numbers: Vanilla Flavor Class-Action Lawsuits TINA.org is currently tracking 70 class actions challenging claims that a variety of foods and beverages are truly vanilla.
TINA’s Take: UK Bans Influencer Ads that Applied ‘Misleading’ Beauty Filters Consumer News TINA’s Take: UK Bans Influencer Ads that Applied ‘Misleading’ Beauty Filters Instagram stories used filters that ASA said misleadingly exaggerated results tanning products could achieve.
CATrends: Charcoal Toothpaste Consumer News CATrends: Charcoal Toothpaste Influencers tout the benefits of brushing with charcoal toothpaste. But do the products work?
Overstepping Their Bounds: Deceptively Marketed Made in USA Shoes Consumer News Overstepping Their Bounds: Deceptively Marketed Made in USA Shoes Over the years, TINA.org has found several shoe brands running afoul of the FTC’s Made in USA standard.
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.
Companies Accused of Greenwashing Consumer News Companies Accused of Greenwashing When companies green it, they better mean it.
TINA’s Take: FTC Lets ‘Detox Tea’ Influencers Off with a Warning Consumer News TINA’s Take: FTC Lets ‘Detox Tea’ Influencers Off with a Warning …for now.