Hair-Raising Claims by Unilever’s Nutrafol Reported to Regulators

TINA.org files complaint with the FDA and FTC over company’s hair growth claims.

Jury Hands Down Verdict in Prevagen Deceptive Marketing Case

Verdict comes nine years after TINA.org alerted regulator to supplement’s unsubstantiated health claims.

Period Stigma and the Deceptive Marketing of Menstrual Products

How negative feelings surrounding menstruation have influenced period product marketing.

Mary Kay Income Claims – 2021 Collection

Chocolate in Starbucks, Mars, and The Quaker Oats Company Products

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that cocoa has been harvested following ethical and environmentally responsible standards

The Grand Cayman Marriott Beach(less) Resort?

Hotel homepage paints a pretty picture of the oceanfront accessible to guests but not an accurate one.

Proposed Settlement Allows for Continued Deceptive Marketing of Neuriva

TINA.org files brief urging court to deny final approval of settlement that is unfair to consumers.

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Fleur Marché

Former Goop director’s new venture continues the tradition of exaggerated health claims.

TINA.org Files Complaint against Diageo Regarding Its Ciroc Influencers

TINA.org finds more than 1,700 undisclosed alcohol ads published on Instagram by 50 Ciroc influencers.

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…

GNC: No Stranger To Regulatory Enforcement

False advertising and wrongful death are among a plethora of allegations filed against the supplement retailer.

Sunny Co Clothing: When Social Media Marketing is TOO Successful

A viral marketing campaign leaves the makers of this swim suit drowning in unfulfilled orders.

Influencer-in-Chief? Mar-a-Lago (Again)

Sea-to-lake mansion owned by Trump touted on federal website sparks another round of Ad or Not.

Smoking Out E-Cigarette Ad Claims

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

FTC: Memory Pill Marketers ‘Couldn’t Back Up Claims’

For that reason, the marketers behind the brain supplement Procera AVH will pay $1.4 million.

Bank of America to Pay $727 Million in Deceptive Marketing Settlement

CFPB order provides refunds to consumers harmed by Bank of America’s practices.

The Argument for TINA.org

Advertising spending totals about $150 billion annually in the United States and $500 billion globally. Many of the dollars spent today on advertising are no longer used for traditional print…

TINA.org Pursues Complaints Against Kids’ Supplement

Truthinadvertising.org alerts federal and state regulators to deceptive marketing.

CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Medicines Falsely Marketed as ‘Non-Drowsy’

Several products marketed as ‘non-drowsy’ contain an ingredient that causes drowsiness, lawsuits claim.