Walmart Continues Use of Deceptive Made in USA Claims

MADISON, CONN.  June 28, 2016 –While Walmart is taking advantage of the July 4th holiday to host its 4th U.S. Manufacturing Summit and remind consumers of its marketing push to…

DSA Award Winners Are Ethics Code Violators

Why is this industry group honoring MLMs making illegal marketing claims?

E-Cigs Subject to Pre-Market Approval under FDA Final Rules

Critics say there are still gaps in regulation of marketing of vaping products.

TINA.org Warns Federal Agency about its False USA-Made Claims

Uncle Sam gets made in the USA claims wrong.

Metropolitan Museum of Art’s “Recommended” Admission Price

Jack3d Marketed as Safe Despite Reports of Deaths

DOJ files an indictment against USPlabs and top execs.

The Direct Selling Association on Pyramid Schemes: Truth and Truthiness

Guest blog by Peter Vander Nat and William Keep.

Settling Up: Vemma

A Vemma settlement with the FTC will likely take this form.

Can You Spot the Ad: Twitter

Twitter says its native ads are “clearly labeled” as such. Why don’t you be the judge.

WakeUpNow Put to Sleep: Closes down U.S. Affiliate Operations

Company says former CEO is to blame for its failure.

These Companies Should Get Coal in their Holiday Stockings

Some notable companies facing deceptive advertising claims.

Proposed Glucosamine Settlement Stiffs Consumers

Class-action settlement over supplement sold by Walmart, Walgreens and Supervalu provides little relief to consumers.

Spectrum Mobile’s Nationwide 5G Claims

Interested in 5G? Spectrum Mobile may not have you covered.

Nature’s Fulvic

Reality check: Just because something is found in nature doesn’t mean it’s good for you.

BlackOxygen Organics

Spoiler alert: MLM’s products have not been proven to alleviate the symptoms of long-haul COVID.

ThePowerMBA

Welcome to the Michael Scott of MBA programs.

TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against New Balance for Deceptive Made in USA Marketing

MADISON, CONN. September 20, 2021 – According to the latest investigation by consumer advocacy organization truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), New Balance is deceptively marketing some of its athletic shoes as “made in…

Reliefband Anti-Nausea Wristband

Fusing of “FDA cleared” and “clinically proven” claims has potential to mislead consumers.

How Causewashing Deceives Consumers

For decades, brands have been supporting causes — or rather pretending to support causes — to boost sales.

TINA’s Take: Will Pinterest Enforce Its Ban on ALL Weight-Loss Ads?

Despite the splashy announcement, weight-loss ads persist on social media platform.