Judge Approves Facebook Settlement

Agreement gives members used in sponsored stories ads enough for nice lunch.

Pot Ad Regs: Overly Restrictive or Too Lax?

Lawmakers struggle with branding initiatives.

Five Questionable Pot Ads

First comes the legalization, then comes the questionable ad claims.

Happy Birthday Sliced Bread

Sliced bread is 85 and its history includes many health claims.

Zombie Endorsements

Deceased actors brought back to star in advertisements.

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

European agency rules that marketing of formula is misleading.

Penalties that Pack a Pinch

Are FTC settlements just a cost of doing business?

Kellogg’s® Frosted Mini-Wheats

Sturdy Claims for Jogging Stroller Questioned

Reader submits stroller story.

Truth in Cat-vertising

Why are there so many cats in ads now, anyway?

McDonald’s Corp.

Doctor-Industry Financial Connections Revealed

It’s D-Day for the Sunshine Act. Find out who has been wining and dining your doctor.

I’d Tap That

Bottled water is convenient, but is it worth the cost?

Pfizer Prescribed a Truth Pill

Pfizer overstated the benefits and efficiency of a popular antibiotic in a direct-to-consumer advertising campaign.

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…

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?

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…

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