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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2025

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2025

Looking back at our accomplishments

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…

Father’s Day Cookout Claims that May Flame Out

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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’

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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.

The Perfect Part

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The Perfect Part

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

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.

A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams

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A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams

A master list of known and alleged scams.

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.

7 Messy Spring Cleaning Product Claims

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7 Messy Spring Cleaning Product Claims

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

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.

Heart-Healthy Certification: The Price is the Right

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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?

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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? Louise Linton and Luxury Labels

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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

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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.

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.

Consumers Are Feeling Unfulfilled

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Consumers Are Feeling Unfulfilled

How much is really in there?

Cheesy Claims: More Holes Than Swiss?

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Cheesy Claims: More Holes Than Swiss?

TINA.org melts down five questionable queso claims.

Internet Giants Team Up to Fight Deceptive Web Ads

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Internet Giants Team Up to Fight Deceptive Web Ads

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

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?

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2025

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

Father’s Day Cookout Claims that May Flame Out

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

The Perfect Part

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Neon Eyeshadow

A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams

7 Marketers That Get Coal in Their 2019 Holiday Stocking

7 Messy Spring Cleaning Product Claims

Ad or Not? Influencers Invade Coachella

Heart-Healthy Certification: The Price is the Right

Our ‘Greatist’ Ad or Not Ever?

Ad or Not? Louise Linton and Luxury Labels

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

Desert Farms Camel Milk

Consumers Are Feeling Unfulfilled

Cheesy Claims: More Holes Than Swiss?

Internet Giants Team Up to Fight Deceptive Web Ads

TINA.org’s 12 Days of Christmas

Truth in Cat-vertising