California Is Latest to Strip Down Adore Me’s Deceptive Marketing

Online retailer agrees to pay a minimum of $200,000 in restitution to settle California action.

Diet Coke’s Marketing

Gillette Engaged in Deceptive Made in USA Marketing

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Files FTC Complaint MADISON, CONN. January 23, 2018 – Despite a national advertising campaign showcasing patriotic imagery, highlighting its Boston headquarters, and heavily promoting its “Made in…

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2017

When it came to keeping ads honest in 2017, TINA.org was plenty busy.

Adore Me’s Deceptive Marketing Practices Laid Bare

Lingerie company agrees to pay more than $1.3 million in refunds to consumers.

Made in USA Marketing

FTC Shuts Down Marketing of Supplements on Fake Radio Talk Show

Claims about efficacy of supplements and undisclosed paid endorsers at issue.

Is the DSA Ignoring Illegal Health Claims?

TINA.org investigation reveals MLM supplements recommended for everything from cancer to Ebola.

Plexus Breast Chek

Some claims are not checking out with this MLM’s marketing of its Breast Chek self-exam kit.

MyPillow’s Marketing

NAC Marketing Company’s Automatic Renewal Offers

Marketing of Vitaminwater

Is Cheerios Protein Misleading Consumers?

New class-action lawsuit accuses General Mills of deceptively marketing Cheerios.

A Year after Signaling E-Cig Action, FDA Issues First Warning Letters

Sites warned about misleading claims.

Wellesse Glucosamine Settlement Doesn’t Cure Ad Issues

TINA.org, continuing its efforts to oppose unfair settlements, files an objection.

TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014

With help from our readers, TINA.org’s second full year of operation was a definite success – helping to empower consumers against false and deceptive ads. Here’s a rundown of what…

Making Sense of Hedge-Fund Marketing

Hedge Funds can advertise now, but look before you leap.

Discount Club to Provide Refunds in Misleading Marketing Case

Consumer complain Affinion deceptively charged them for services.

Faux Fur a Marketing Faux Pas?

Neiman Marcus, others settle with FTC after marketing rabbit, raccoon, and other real fur as fakes.

U.S.D.A. National Organic Program

The National Organic Program (NOP) is a marketing program within the USDA Agriculture Marketing Service.   The NOP is tasked with ensuring compliance with the Organic Foods Production Act  and its…