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

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…

Court Rules that Success by Health Was a Pyramid Scheme

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Court Rules that Success by Health Was a Pyramid Scheme

Court also finds that defendants made false and deceptive earnings claims.

Does Stocking Shelves = Product Promotion?

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Does Stocking Shelves = Product Promotion?

Texas court lets retailers off the hook for promoting products on shelves.

TINA.org Hits Up the Marketing Conference Circuit

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TINA.org Hits Up the Marketing Conference Circuit

TINA.org hits the road to keep current on marketing trends and promote truthful advertising.

The Danger of Loosely Regulated Supplements

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The Danger of Loosely Regulated Supplements

How we can protect ourselves from the $40-50 billion supplement industry amid a shrinking government?

When Federal Government Webpages Are MIA

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When Federal Government Webpages Are MIA

Broken links pose a problem for consumers seeking facts about ad claims.

A Deluge of Doublespeak

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A Deluge of Doublespeak

Corporate doublespeak is as hard to decipher as the questionable claims in the ads themselves.

FTC Chairwoman Creates Framework for MLM Regulatory Environment

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FTC Chairwoman Creates Framework for MLM Regulatory Environment

FTC Seeking to Clean up the MLM Industry

Does this New Federal Bill Promote Pyramid Schemes?

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Does this New Federal Bill Promote Pyramid Schemes?

TINA.org deconstructs how this proposed legislation really protects the industry.

Where’s the Ad? That Game Has Rules

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Where’s the Ad? That Game Has Rules

Spotting ads should not be that hard.

Yokohama Tyres FC Till I Die?

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Yokohama Tyres FC Till I Die?

At what point do teams start selling their very name in homage of the all-mighty dollar?

TINA’s List

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TINA’s List

Readers have told us to look into these MLMs.

Here’s How the Vemma Case Ends

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Here’s How the Vemma Case Ends

Vemma unlikely to pursue long-drawn out court battle.

Red Bull Settlement: It’s NOT about the Wings

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Red Bull Settlement: It’s NOT about the Wings

This proposed agreement is not as absurd as media coverage may have led you to believe.

Whose Settlement is Better For You: Vitaminwater or Red Bull?

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Whose Settlement is Better For You: Vitaminwater or Red Bull?

Vitaminwater and Red Bull were both sued for falsely marketing their beverages as providing specific health/functional benefits.

It’s Grammy Time: Who’s Belting out Name Brands?

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It’s Grammy Time: Who’s Belting out Name Brands?

How many ads are hiding in popular songs?

From the ‘Is This an Ad?’ Corner: Team Tucker

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From the ‘Is This an Ad?’ Corner: Team Tucker

Brett West’s brilliant move on his son’s behalf.

Are All Alcohol Ads Misleading?

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Are All Alcohol Ads Misleading?

I was surprised when I learned that there are no specific rules or regulations governing alcohol advertising on television. While tobacco products are prohibited from advertising on TV altogether, it’s…

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