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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2021

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2021

Here’s what we accomplished in 2021 with your help.

Hair Growth Product Marketing

Industries

Hair Growth Product Marketing

TINA.org investigated marketing tactics used by the hair growth products industry and urged 25 companies to review their marketing.

Econsumer.gov

Consumer Basics

Econsumer.gov

Econsumer.gov, which was established in 2001, is a website where consumers can file complaints about online and related transactions with foreign companies.

7 Marketers That Get Coal in Their 2019 Holiday Stocking

Consumer News

7 Marketers That Get Coal in Their 2019 Holiday Stocking

TINA.org’s annual list includes a pillow maker, a televangelist and a for-profit college.

CATrends: Alkaline Water

Consumer News

CATrends: Alkaline Water

What’s in your water? Does it matter?

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.

TINA.org’s 12 Days of Christmas

Consumer News

TINA.org’s 12 Days of Christmas

Our Ad-ventorial calendar.

Our ‘Greatist’ Ad or Not Ever?

Consumer News

Our ‘Greatist’ Ad or Not Ever?

Site’s editorial newsletter comes with a side of sponsored content, if you can make out the difference.

Ad or Not? Louise Linton and Luxury Labels

Consumer News

Ad or Not? Louise Linton and Luxury Labels

Paid-for post or just conspicuous consumption?

TINA.org’s Worst List: 6 Class-Action Settlements that Missed the Mark

Consumer News

TINA.org’s Worst List: 6 Class-Action Settlements that Missed the Mark

These class-action settlements fall short of adequate redress for consumers in the class.

Desert Farms Camel Milk

Ad Alert

Desert Farms Camel Milk

Be wary of claims that this product will get you over the hump of a serious disease or disorder.

Internet Giants Team Up to Fight Deceptive Web Ads

Consumer News

Internet Giants Team Up to Fight Deceptive Web Ads

Google, Facebook, Twitter, and AOL launch TrustInAds.org.

The Perfect Part

Ad Alert

The Perfect Part

Opportunistic eBay seller falsely claims alleged surgical face masks are FDA approved.

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Neon Eyeshadow

Consumer News

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Neon Eyeshadow

Why the word “neon” is missing from many eye-popping colors of eyeshadow.

CATrends: Celebrities Deceptively Promoting Cryptoassets

Consumer News

CATrends: Celebrities Deceptively Promoting Cryptoassets

A-listers face lawsuits over promotions of risky and unregulated investments.

Face Mask Sellers on eBay Falsely Claim Products are ‘FDA Approved’

Consumer News

Face Mask Sellers on eBay Falsely Claim Products are ‘FDA Approved’

TINA.org investigation also finds sellers using the FDA’s logo in violation of the agency’s logo policy.

TINA.org Suggests Updates to How the FTC Regulates Endorsement Advertising

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TINA.org Suggests Updates to How the FTC Regulates Endorsement Advertising

On June 22, 2020, TINA.org responded to the FTC’s request for comment on the Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (referred to here as the Endorsement…

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2020