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Machinima Ad Alert Machinima Look for disclosures when reading or watching reviews online. The pitch could be a paid endorsement.
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EthereumMax Tokens Class Action EthereumMax Tokens Allegations: Using misleading promotions and endorsements from celebrities to artificially increase the interest in and price of EMAX tokens
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What You Should Know about Apple Cider Vinegar Supplements Consumer News What You Should Know about Apple Cider Vinegar Supplements TINA.org explores the divide between the marketing and the science.
Shein Class Action Shein Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that social media influencers are compensated for endorsements
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Burst Electric Toothbrush Ad Alert Burst Electric Toothbrush Dental professionals who recommend Burst may be more embedded with company than you think.
Marketers that Get Coal in Their 2020 Holiday Stocking Consumer News Marketers that Get Coal in Their 2020 Holiday Stocking Find out which companies (and people) are on TINA.org’s 2020 naughty list for deceptive marketing.
Snow Teeth Whitening Class Action Snow Teeth Whitening Allegations: Falsely marketing Snow Teeth Whitening
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.
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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2018 Blog TINA.org’s Year in Review 2018 It was another successful year outing deceptive marketing on multiple fronts.
Ad or Not? Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas, aka Chonas Consumer News Ad or Not? Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas, aka Chonas Wedding-themed Instagram posts preceding couple’s nuptials weren’t just about their affection for each other.
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