Product Placement Consumer Basics Product Placement Products that pop up in movies and television shows are often there for specific advertising reasons.
E-Cigarettes Hitting Teen Targets? Consumer News E-Cigarettes Hitting Teen Targets? As more teens vape, lawmakers worry about e-cig ads.
Jelly Belly Jelly Beans Class Action Jelly Belly Jelly Beans A false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against Jelly Belly Candy Company in December 2016. The complaint alleges that the company misleadingly labels its jelly beans – including its Superfruit…
Do Snickers Really Satisfy? Ad Alert Do Snickers Really Satisfy? From the “well, duh” department: Snickers, a candy bar, advertises itself as a snack that satisfies hunger in a series of ads that claim “you’re not you when you’re hungry.”…
Jelly Belly Sports Beans Class Action Jelly Belly Sports Beans A false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against Jelly Belly Candy Company in February 2017. The complaint alleges that the company lists “evaporated cane juice” as an ingredient in Jelly…
Most Deceptive Ads of 2022 Consumer News Most Deceptive Ads of 2022 Some of the worst ads TINA.org covered this year.
Does Size Really Matter? A Primer on Slack-Filled Packaging Consumer Basics Does Size Really Matter? A Primer on Slack-Filled Packaging What to know about the FDA’s rule on under-filled or slack-filled packaging.
A Primer on Slack-Fill: e.l.f. Cosmetics Consumer News A Primer on Slack-Fill: e.l.f. Cosmetics Matryoshka doll-like packaging sparks consumer complaints but is it deceptive?
Boxes of Hot Tamales and Mike and Ike Candies Class Action Boxes of Hot Tamales and Mike and Ike Candies July 2020: A settlement agreement that would resolve this case, along with Escobar v. Just Born, was preliminarily approved. The settlement would provide class members who have proof of purchase…
YumEarth Organics Pops Ad Alert YumEarth Organics Pops You may be very, very surprised to learn what’s missing in this company’s “very very cherry” pops.
Boxes of Junior Mints® Class Action Boxes of Junior Mints® Allegations: Deceptively using slack-filled boxes
Cookie Dough Bites, Despicable Me 2 Sour Gummies, and Hello Kitty Treats Class Action Cookie Dough Bites, Despicable Me 2 Sour Gummies, and Hello Kitty Treats October 2018: A state court judge granted final approval of a settlement agreement providing class members with a $0.25 refund for every product purchased. Class members without proof of purchase…
Boxes of Junior Mints® and Sugar Babies® Class Action Boxes of Junior Mints® and Sugar Babies® Allegations: Deceptively using slack-filled packaging for candies
Theater Boxes of Junior Mints and Sugar Babies Class Action Theater Boxes of Junior Mints and Sugar Babies Allegations: Deceptively using slack-filled packaging
Boxes of Junior Mints and Sugar Babies Class Action Boxes of Junior Mints and Sugar Babies Allegations: Deceptively using slack-filled boxes for Junior Mints and Sugar Babies
Walking Halloween Ads Consumer News Walking Halloween Ads Characters from commercials turn into costumes for trick or treating.
Six Super Bowl Advertisers Offsides on the Truth Consumer News Six Super Bowl Advertisers Offsides on the Truth TINA.org’s Big Game scorecard on companies under fire for deceptive ads.
Somnapure: Wake Up to Sleep Aid’s Advertising Ad Alert Somnapure: Wake Up to Sleep Aid’s Advertising Why a dateline and a company quote doesn’t make a news article. Be wary of this sleep aid’s advertising.
Sun-Maid Vanilla Yogurt Covered Raisins Class Action Sun-Maid Vanilla Yogurt Covered Raisins Allegations: Falsely marketing products as yogurt covered raisins