Roblox Criticized by Children’s Advertising Watchdog

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Roblox Criticized by Children’s Advertising Watchdog

Patrick Coffee, Wall Street Journal

Ad Watchdog Launches Its Own Campaign

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Ad Watchdog Launches Its Own Campaign

“The truth’s not always easy, but in advertising, it’s the law,” says truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) MADISON, Conn., March 24, 2014— Non-profit advertising watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) today launched its first national advertising campaign,…

Walmart Continues Use of Deceptive Made in USA Claims

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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…

What, exactly, does “Made in the USA” mean?

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What, exactly, does “Made in the USA” mean?

Adriene Hill, NPR Marketplace

Controversial energy drink maker targets local students

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Controversial energy drink maker targets local students

Amber Hunt, Cincinnati Enquirer

My Pillow Faulted for False Health Claims

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My Pillow Faulted for False Health Claims

Mary H.J. Farrell, Consumer Reports

MyPillow’s fortunes soar, but not with complaints

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MyPillow’s fortunes soar, but not with complaints

Jordan Graham, Boston Herald

Unpatriotic PR: A Year After Pledging to Rectify Issues, Is Walmart Still Guilty of Deceptive “Made in USA” Claims?

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Unpatriotic PR: A Year After Pledging to Rectify Issues, Is Walmart Still Guilty of Deceptive “Made in USA” Claims?

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TINA.org Notifies Automakers Deceptively Marketing Made in USA Vehicles

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TINA.org Notifies Automakers Deceptively Marketing Made in USA Vehicles

MADISON, CONN. November 7, 2022 – No Super Bowl is complete without at least one car commercial teeming with red, white and blue flags and blatant nods to Americana with…

Own a MyPillow? Company agrees to pay $1 million over claims pillow can cure insomnia, pain

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Own a MyPillow? Company agrees to pay $1 million over claims pillow can cure insomnia, pain

Leada Gore, AL.com

Ghost Energy Drinks Deceptively Marketed to Kids

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Ghost Energy Drinks Deceptively Marketed to Kids

MADISON, CONN. December 12, 2022 – A new investigation by ad watchdog TINA.org and the UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy & Health has found that “lifestyle sports nutrition brand” Ghost…

Instagram Will Add ‘Paid Partnership’ Tag to Sponsored Posts, After FTC’s Warnings to Celebrity Users

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Instagram Will Add ‘Paid Partnership’ Tag to Sponsored Posts, After FTC’s Warnings to Celebrity Users

Todd Spangler, Variety

Picture perfected marketing

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Picture perfected marketing

Janelle Nanos, Boston Globe

Penny Auction Site Accused of Thinly Veiled Illegal Gambling

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Penny Auction Site Accused of Thinly Veiled Illegal Gambling

Holly A. Melton and Alan L. Friel, Lexology

Drug Pitched to Trump for Covid-19 Comes From a Deadly Plant

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Drug Pitched to Trump for Covid-19 Comes From a Deadly Plant

Heather Murphy, New York Times

He Promised a Dreamy Wedding Proposal. Fans Got a 5-Hour Sale.

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He Promised a Dreamy Wedding Proposal. Fans Got a 5-Hour Sale.

Tiffany May, New York Times

How celebrities like the Kardashians are bending the advertising rules in the social media age

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How celebrities like the Kardashians are bending the advertising rules in the social media age

Pete Evans, CBC News

Glucosamine Settlement Offers Little Relief According to Ad Watchdog TINA.org

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Glucosamine Settlement Offers Little Relief According to Ad Watchdog TINA.org

Supplement Deceptively Marketed to Consumers Nationwide MADISON, CONN., November 19, 2014 — Three of the nation’s largest retailers, Walmart, Supervalu, and Walgreens, are misleading consumers through the promotion and labeling…

Investigation by truthinadvertising.org Reveals Eight Things You Should Know About Vemma

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Investigation by truthinadvertising.org Reveals Eight Things You Should Know About Vemma

MADISON, CT, July 10, 2013 — Vemma Nutrition Company promises it will “transform lives through ultra premium products and a generous compensation plan.” The Scottsdale, Ariz.-based company, which touts that…

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Objects to Wellesse® Glucosamine Settlement

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Ad Watchdog TINA.org Objects to Wellesse® Glucosamine Settlement

Demands Real Change to Deceptive Marketing of Popular Supplement MADISON, Conn., Feb. 11, 2015 — Continuing its efforts to fight for settlements that are fair to consumers and mandate real changes…