J&J to Pay $2.2 B to Settle Deceptive Marketing Charges Consumer News J&J to Pay $2.2 B to Settle Deceptive Marketing Charges Fine a deterrent, or just cost of doing business?
When is Russian Vodka Not a Russian Vodka? Consumer News When is Russian Vodka Not a Russian Vodka? Stolichnaya is claiming not to be Russian after boycott.
Can an Energy Drink Claim to be Healthy? Consumer News Can an Energy Drink Claim to be Healthy? Vemma markets Verve as a healthy choice. But is it?
Judge Approves Facebook Settlement Consumer News Judge Approves Facebook Settlement Agreement gives members used in sponsored stories ads enough for nice lunch.
Pot Ad Regs: Overly Restrictive or Too Lax? Consumer News Pot Ad Regs: Overly Restrictive or Too Lax? Lawmakers struggle with branding initiatives.
Five Questionable Pot Ads Consumer News Five Questionable Pot Ads First comes the legalization, then comes the questionable ad claims.
Happy Birthday Sliced Bread Consumer News Happy Birthday Sliced Bread Sliced bread is 85 and its history includes many health claims.
Zombie Endorsements Consumer News Zombie Endorsements Deceased actors brought back to star in advertisements.
Don’t Get Bugged Out by Insect Repellent Claims Consumer News Don’t Get Bugged Out by Insect Repellent Claims Here’s what you need to know about active ingredients in insect repellents.
TINA.org Renews Effort on Deceptively Marketed Supplement Consumer News TINA.org Renews Effort on Deceptively Marketed Supplement European agency rules that marketing of formula is misleading.
Penalties that Pack a Pinch Consumer News Penalties that Pack a Pinch Are FTC settlements just a cost of doing business?
Truth in Cat-vertising Consumer News Truth in Cat-vertising Why are there so many cats in ads now, anyway?
Doctor-Industry Financial Connections Revealed Consumer News Doctor-Industry Financial Connections Revealed It’s D-Day for the Sunshine Act. Find out who has been wining and dining your doctor.
Pfizer Prescribed a Truth Pill Consumer News Pfizer Prescribed a Truth Pill Pfizer overstated the benefits and efficiency of a popular antibiotic in a direct-to-consumer advertising campaign.
Court OKs Ads that may Feature Child Prostitutes Consumer News Court OKs Ads that may Feature Child Prostitutes Washington State maintains that “all online advertisements for escort services are actually offers for prostitution.” Not exactly a stretch of the imagination, right?
Where’s the Fruit? Consumer News Where’s the Fruit? It is not entirely unreasonable to expect “Blueberry Pomegranate” cereal to contain blueberries and pomegranate, fruits high in antioxidants that are all the rage now. But don’t tell that to…
Companies Getting Coal in 2021 Consumer News Companies Getting Coal in 2021 Find out why New Balance, TikTok, Poland Spring and others make the 2021 naughty list.
TINA’s Take: How FIFA’s Online Version Exploits Consumers Consumer News TINA’s Take: How FIFA’s Online Version Exploits Consumers Gimme the loot (boxes).
Another One: TINA.org Calls Out DJ Khaled’s Undisclosed Alcohol Ads, Again Consumer News Another One: TINA.org Calls Out DJ Khaled’s Undisclosed Alcohol Ads, Again DJ Khaled is back to his old ways with his latest new drink alert.