Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds Consumer News Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds The pandemic has also triggered lawsuits over privacy issues with some video conferencing apps, and more.
Study Says ‘Drink Responsibly’ Messages Fall Terribly Short Consumer News Study Says ‘Drink Responsibly’ Messages Fall Terribly Short Messages promote products instead of conveying relevant public health information, study finds.
Few Regulations Govern Alcohol Advertising Consumer News Few Regulations Govern Alcohol Advertising Though it may be hard to believe, the alcohol advertising industry is self-regulated. What does that mean? It means it’s its own boss and makes up its own rules when…
Vizzy Mimosa Hard Seltzers Class Action Vizzy Mimosa Hard Seltzers Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Mimosa Hard Seltzer[s]” when they are actually beer
Jack Daniels Lynchburg Lemonade Class Action Jack Daniels Lynchburg Lemonade Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as if they contain whiskey when they are actually flavored beer
Topo Chico Margarita Hard Seltzers Class Action Topo Chico Margarita Hard Seltzers Allegations: Falsely marketing products as margaritas when they don’t contain tequila and are actually beer
Truly Hard Seltzers Class Action Truly Hard Seltzers Allegations: Beverages do not contain the characterizing fruit flavoring ingredients indicated on the label
UNATION Jacksonville (aka @stufftodoinjacksonville) Ad Alert UNATION Jacksonville (aka @stufftodoinjacksonville) For-profit marketing firm masquerades as a “community organization” on Instagram.
BrewDog Ad Alert BrewDog Brewery issues a “gold plated apology” for misleading consumers on “solid gold” cans.
Michelob ULTRA Hard Seltzer Ad Alert Michelob ULTRA Hard Seltzer Consumers aren’t the only ones who watch the ads. Competitors do too.
Silky Smooth Dove Bars Class Action Silky Smooth Dove Bars Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that ice cream bars are covered in milk chocolate when the coating contains ingredients not contained in real chocolate
TINA’s Take: The Paid Ads Left Out of the Facebook Ad Boycott Consumer News TINA’s Take: The Paid Ads Left Out of the Facebook Ad Boycott It’s disingenuous for brands to suggest they are boycotting a platform and then still run ads on that platform.
By The Numbers: Vanilla Flavor Class-Action Lawsuits Consumer News By The Numbers: Vanilla Flavor Class-Action Lawsuits TINA.org is currently tracking 70 class actions challenging claims that a variety of foods and beverages are truly vanilla.
Dry Farm Wines Ad Alert Dry Farm Wines Drinking low alcohol wines to avoid a hangover? Here’s why that doesn’t work.
FTC Made in USA Actions Since 1996 Consumer News FTC Made in USA Actions Since 1996 A review of the FTC’s Made in USA enforcement actions
By the Numbers: Made in the USA Class-Action Lawsuits Consumer News By the Numbers: Made in the USA Class-Action Lawsuits A closer look at the who, what, when, where and why.
The Math Behind Stella Artois’ Partnership with Water.org Ad Alert The Math Behind Stella Artois’ Partnership with Water.org Why we’re hesitant to raise a glass to this corporate-charity partnership.
Bud Light’s Lime-A-Rita Ad Alert Bud Light’s Lime-A-Rita Margarita-flavored malt beverage may not be as low-calorie or low-carb as you think.