TINA.org Suggests Updates to How the FTC Regulates Endorsement Advertising

On June 22, 2020, TINA.org responded to the FTC’s request for comment on the Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (referred to here as the Endorsement…

Focused Mind Jr.

Where’s the clinical proof for these “clinically proven” claims?

Cosco Apt Car Seats

Report: Most Advertised Baby Food Not Nutritious

New report finds issues with nutrition-related messaging.

Ad or Not? Pokémon Go

The in-store presence of Pokémon prompts TINA.org inquiry about possible marketing agreements.

Peg Perego Ride On Toys

Mario Kart 8 Anti-Gravity RC Racer

Engine noises “sold separately.”

Is Cheerios Protein Misleading Consumers?

New class-action lawsuit accuses General Mills of deceptively marketing Cheerios.

Smoking Out E-Cigarette Ad Claims

TINA.org review of more than 150 e-cigarette sites finds a wide variety of questionable claims.

FTC: ‘Sham Cancer Charities’ Bilked more than $187M from Consumers

FTC and all 50 states join together for first time to end one of the largest charity frauds in history.

Boy Scouts of America

Self-regulatory group says sweepstakes advertising wasn’t clear enough on odds of winning.

Has Your College Student Been Recruited by a Questionable MLM?

Parents share their stories and experts offer tips on what families can do.

Amazon’s House on Fire

FTC sues Internet giant over in-app charges racked up by kids.

Eat a Brownie and Relax?

What you need to know about melatonin-laced foods.

Company Investigated by truthinadvertising.org Comes Under Fire Again

MADISON, CT., Aug. 15, 2013 — A company investigated by advertising watchdog group truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) is under fire again for deceptive marketing of a children’s supplement. A key advertising self-regulatory…

Ad Board Tells NourishLife to Stop Deceptive Claims

NAD rules child-supplement maker must make changes to its marketing.

Winx Club Harmonix Dolls

Winx Club Harmonix Dolls appeared in an ad to move their heads on their own and stand up without human assistance. The Children’s Advertising Review Unit objected to the ad,…

Kids Wish Network

Kids Wish Network claims that it is “dedicated to infusing hope, creating happy memories, and improving the quality of life for children who are experiencing life-altering situations.” But according to…

TINA.org’s Complaint Sparks Advertising Changes

NourishLife has changed parts of its website in response to issues raised by truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org).

Got Chocolate Milk? Industry Wants to Change Definition

Diary industry petitions FDA over sweeteners.