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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2022

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2022

Here’s what we accomplished in 2022 with your help.

TINA.org Hits Up the Marketing Conference Circuit

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TINA.org Hits Up the Marketing Conference Circuit

TINA.org hits the road to keep current on marketing trends and promote truthful advertising.

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.

TINA.org’s 12 Days of Christmas

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TINA.org’s 12 Days of Christmas

Our Ad-ventorial calendar.

Truth in Cat-vertising

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Truth in Cat-vertising

Why are there so many cats in ads now, anyway?

Desert Farms Camel Milk

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Desert Farms Camel Milk

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

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

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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.

The Perfect Part

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The Perfect Part

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

Ad or Not? Louise Linton and Luxury Labels

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Ad or Not? Louise Linton and Luxury Labels

Paid-for post or just conspicuous consumption?

Our ‘Greatist’ Ad or Not Ever?

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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? Influencers Invade Coachella

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Ad or Not? Influencers Invade Coachella

Brands and their paid endorsers cash in at the music festival, sans disclosure.

Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy

Truth in Advertising, Inc. (TINA.org) respects the privacy of everyone who visits our website (the “Site”). By accessing and using this Site, you are agreeing to this Privacy Policy. If…

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2019

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2019

It was another successful year outing deceptive marketing on multiple fronts.

7 Marketers That Get Coal in Their 2019 Holiday Stocking

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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.

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Neon Eyeshadow

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Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Neon Eyeshadow

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

CATrends: Celebrities Deceptively Promoting Cryptoassets

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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’

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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