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Parents, Players Cite Myriad Issues in FTC Complaints against Roblox

Parents, Players Cite Myriad Issues in FTC Complaints against Roblox

One of the top complaints among parents: Roblox fails to protect their children’s digital assets.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2020

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2020

Looking back at 2020.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2019

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2019

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

Energy Drink Industry Marketing

Energy Drink Industry Marketing

TINA.org and the Rudd Center investigated marketing tactics used by the energy drink industry and urged more than 40 companies to review their marketing.

Hair Growth Product Marketing

Hair Growth Product Marketing

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

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

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…

Father’s Day Cookout Claims that May Flame Out

Father’s Day Cookout Claims that May Flame Out

These marketing claims are feeling the heat.

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

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.

The Perfect Part

The Perfect Part

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

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Neon Eyeshadow

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Neon Eyeshadow

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

A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams

A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams

A master list of known and alleged scams.

7 Marketers That Get Coal in Their 2019 Holiday Stocking

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.

7 Messy Spring Cleaning Product Claims

7 Messy Spring Cleaning Product Claims

With spring in the air, keep your expectations surrounding these claims grounded.

Ad or Not? Influencers Invade Coachella

Ad or Not? Influencers Invade Coachella

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

Heart-Healthy Certification: The Price is the Right

Heart-Healthy Certification: The Price is the Right

And it’s a hearty fee that food manufacturers pay for the right to display the AHA’s heart-check mark.

Our ‘Greatist’ Ad or Not Ever?

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

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

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

Desert Farms Camel Milk

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

Consumers Are Feeling Unfulfilled

Consumers Are Feeling Unfulfilled

How much is really in there?