These Companies Should Get Coal in their Holiday Stockings

Some notable companies facing deceptive advertising claims.

Five Companies that Fail the Name Game

What’s in a name? Sometimes not what you expect.

POM vs. Coke: Supreme Court’s Juicy Ruling

Supreme Court rules on POM juice labeling issue.

Toying with Gender Marketing

Not all girls like to play with dolls. What’s a race car girl to do when her favorite toys are marketed towards boys?

Energy Star Asks for a Mulligan

If you’ve ever shopped around for a household appliance or new heating system, you’ve probably seen this sticker: Energy Star was created in 1992 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency…

Justin Bieber NFT Database

Deceptive Marketing 101: Third-Party Certification Seals

Don’t confuse this type of marketing for a silver bullet.

Trident Original Flavor Gum

Allegations: Misleadingly including an image of a blue peppermint leaf on the packaging when the ingredients list reveals the gum does not contain any mint or peppermint ingredients and the…

Gunnar Onyx Vinyl Crystalline Glasses

Allegations: Products do not block the amount of blue light represented

Powerbeats Pro Headphones

Allegations: Marketing that headphones provide “up to 9 hours listening time,” charging cases provide “more than 24 hours listening time,” and devices provide continuous Bluetooth connectivity when they fail to…

Krispy Kreme Donuts

2022 Reasonable Consumer Quiz

See how you stack up.

CATrends: Microplastics in Bottled Water

Lawsuits allege that several brands contain microplastics despite being marketed as “natural spring water.”

Splash Refresher Sparkling Water

Products contain some surprising ingredients for a drink advertised as “like water.”

BrewDog

Brewery issues a “gold plated apology” for misleading consumers on “solid gold” cans.

Zynga’s Gambling Games

Allegations: Promoting illegal virtual gambling games

Regulatory Inquiries Put Essential Oils MLM doTerra on the Defensive

MLM’s health claims fail to stand up to an increased level of scrutiny amid a worldwide pandemic.

GreenPan Cookware

Copper Chef Cookware

FTC Made in USA Actions Since 1996

A review of the FTC’s Made in USA enforcement actions