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Ghost Energy Drinks Deceptively Marketed to Kids

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…

Food Fight: Do lawsuits challenging product labels benefit consumers?

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Food Fight: Do lawsuits challenging product labels benefit consumers?

Stephanie Zimmerman, ABA Journal

GHOST ‘Deceptively’ Markets to Kids, Allege Ad Watchdogs

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GHOST ‘Deceptively’ Markets to Kids, Allege Ad Watchdogs

Brad Avery, BevNet

Multilevel marketing sellers are using coronavirus to push oil and vitamin sales on Facebook

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Multilevel marketing sellers are using coronavirus to push oil and vitamin sales on Facebook

Megan Graham, CNBC

Why Is My Facebook News Feed a Hawker’s Alley for Leggings and Shady Health Supplements?

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Why Is My Facebook News Feed a Hawker’s Alley for Leggings and Shady Health Supplements?

Kate Knibbs, The Ringer

As student debt becomes a cultural touchstone, brands look to profit

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As student debt becomes a cultural touchstone, brands look to profit

Paige Vickers, NBC News

Op-ed: Multi-level marketers need to stop disease-treatment claims

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Op-ed: Multi-level marketers need to stop disease-treatment claims

Bonnie Patten, The Salt Lake Tribune

Consumers Getting Smoked by E-Cigarettes

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Consumers Getting Smoked by E-Cigarettes

Impact on Health Not the Only Issue in Unregulated Industry MADISON, Conn., July 22, 2014 — Consumers curious about trying e-cigarettes are being swindled in droves by unscrupulous companies advertising…

Patriot Games: The Great ‘Made in USA’ Illusion

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Patriot Games: The Great ‘Made in USA’ Illusion

Sara Bongiorni, Consumers Digest

How the ‘Harvard of Trading’ Ruined Thousands of Young People’s Lives

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How the ‘Harvard of Trading’ Ruined Thousands of Young People’s Lives

Alice Kantor, Bloomberg

Ad Watchdog Issues Warning about E-Cigarette Marketing

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Ad Watchdog Issues Warning about E-Cigarette Marketing

Review Finds Widespread Problems MADISON, CONN. September 2, 2015 — Consumers eager to try out e-cigarettes need to be wary of the flood of questionable ad claims on the Internet…

3 Lessons From The Kardashians On How Not To Do Influencer Marketing

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3 Lessons From The Kardashians On How Not To Do Influencer Marketing

Mia Dand, Business 2 Community

DJ Khaled’s Snapchat Sobers Up

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DJ Khaled’s Snapchat Sobers Up

Groups Challenge Deceptive Influencer Marketing of Alcohol MADISON, CONN. April 9, 2018 – Hip-hop producer and “King of Snapchat” DJ Khaled has scaled back his rampant promotion of alcohol on…

Better Business Bureau ratings aren’t always reliable, says ad nonprofit group

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Better Business Bureau ratings aren’t always reliable, says ad nonprofit group

Abigail Elise, WCVB 5 – ABC

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against Energy Supplier Stream Energy Deceptively Marketing Business Opportunity

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Ad Watchdog TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against Energy Supplier Stream Energy Deceptively Marketing Business Opportunity

MADISON, CONN. September 12, 2018 – Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has filed a deceptive advertising complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Texas Attorney General against Stream Gas…

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

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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…

Gillette Engaged in Deceptive Made in USA Marketing

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Gillette Engaged in Deceptive Made in USA Marketing

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Files FTC Complaint MADISON, CONN. January 23, 2018 – Despite a national advertising campaign showcasing patriotic imagery, highlighting its Boston headquarters, and heavily promoting its “Made in…

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reports “Kidfluencer” Ryan ToysReview to FTC

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Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reports “Kidfluencer” Ryan ToysReview to FTC

MADISON, CONN. September 4, 2019– An investigation by truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has found that popular “kidfluencer” YouTube channel, Ryan ToysReview, is deceiving millions of preschoolers, who, in their early stages of…

How to Spot Bogus Medical Products