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Who’s Loyal to Whom?

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Who’s Loyal to Whom?

Stay alert when it comes to loyalty programs.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2025

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2025

Looking back at our accomplishments

Craigslist Apartments Double as Credit-Score Traps

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Craigslist Apartments Double as Credit-Score Traps

Craigslist, an online classified section with ads for jobs, love, severely over- and under-priced furniture, and apartments, among other things, can be a font of opportunity for the Internet savvy.…

Where’s the Paper in The Paper Store?

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Where’s the Paper in The Paper Store?

What’s in a name?

Planned Parenthood’s Reported Use of ‘Marketing Trackers’

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Planned Parenthood’s Reported Use of ‘Marketing Trackers’

Organization reportedly shared information with tech companies for marketing purposes.

Breaking Down the Relationship between Brands and Teens

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Breaking Down the Relationship between Brands and Teens

Today’s teenagers are uniquely positioned in the marketing world.

Vacation Deal Gone Wrong – The Dangers of Craigslist

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Vacation Deal Gone Wrong – The Dangers of Craigslist

Searching for the perfect all-girls weekend rental, my dear friend came across this ad on Craigslist: Fantastic 5 bedroom . . . house with water views just 300 feet from…

When Federal Government Webpages Are MIA

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When Federal Government Webpages Are MIA

Broken links pose a problem for consumers seeking facts about ad claims.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2016

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2016

Here’s what we accomplished in 2016 with your help.

Deception at the Cannes Lions Festival

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Deception at the Cannes Lions Festival

Misleading campaigns highlight this year’s big ad event.

Cancer Center Advertising: When Consumer Education and Regulatory Complaints Aren’t Enough

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Cancer Center Advertising: When Consumer Education and Regulatory Complaints Aren’t Enough

TINA.org strives to educate clinicians about patient testimonials.

The Danger of Loosely Regulated Supplements

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The Danger of Loosely Regulated Supplements

How we can protect ourselves from the $40-50 billion supplement industry amid a shrinking government?

Not Very Presidential, Guys

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Not Very Presidential, Guys

Allegations of misleading advertising and questionable products follow four GOP candidates into tonight’s debate.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2023

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2023

Here’s what we accomplished in 2023 with your help.

‘Act Your Age’ = ‘Make A Terrible Financial Decision’

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‘Act Your Age’ = ‘Make A Terrible Financial Decision’

It might be a catchy slogan, but it’s not a universally good idea.

Free Speech, Advertising, and Me

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Free Speech, Advertising, and Me

Does free speech protect deceptive advertising?

FTC and State AGs Need to Take Their Relationship to the Next Level

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FTC and State AGs Need to Take Their Relationship to the Next Level

TINA.org files comment concerning coordinated efforts to protect consumers.

Were Gauguin’s Paintings Part of a Deceptive Marketing Ploy?

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Were Gauguin’s Paintings Part of a Deceptive Marketing Ploy?

By the time Paul Gauguin left his wife and five kids to pursue a painting career in Tahiti, Polynesian women were not wandering around the island half naked. In fact,…

Are Menus Ads?

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Are Menus Ads?

The ultimate question for one California court.

The Unsettling Ticketmaster Settlement

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The Unsettling Ticketmaster Settlement

This settlement goes in the worst file.

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Who’s Loyal to Whom?

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2025

Craigslist Apartments Double as Credit-Score Traps

Where’s the Paper in The Paper Store?

Planned Parenthood’s Reported Use of ‘Marketing Trackers’

Breaking Down the Relationship between Brands and Teens

Vacation Deal Gone Wrong – The Dangers of Craigslist

When Federal Government Webpages Are MIA

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2016

Deception at the Cannes Lions Festival

Cancer Center Advertising: When Consumer Education and Regulatory Complaints Aren’t Enough

The Danger of Loosely Regulated Supplements

Not Very Presidential, Guys

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2023

‘Act Your Age’ = ‘Make A Terrible Financial Decision’

Free Speech, Advertising, and Me

FTC and State AGs Need to Take Their Relationship to the Next Level

Were Gauguin’s Paintings Part of a Deceptive Marketing Ploy?

Are Menus Ads?

The Unsettling Ticketmaster Settlement