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Electronic Arts

TINA.org joined coalition urging FTC to investigate video game company’s use of dark patterns and other deceptive marketing tactics.

BeActive

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BeActive

TINA.org investigated BeActive Plus, a brace marketed as able to treat sciatic nerve pain, and found that its advertising is improperly using FDA logos in violation of the FDA’s Logo…

FTC Digital Disclosures Comment

Regulatory/Congressional Actions

FTC Digital Disclosures Comment

TINA.org submitted a comment to the FTC urging it to update its .com Disclosures guidance to help rein in deceptive marketing.

SEC Investment Adviser Rule Comment

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SEC Investment Adviser Rule Comment

TINA.org submitted a comment to the SEC regarding the use of testimonials in investment adviser marketing.

U.S. Cancer Centers

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U.S. Cancer Centers

TINA.org found 90% of U.S. cancer centers have used deceptive patient testimonials in their marketing materials.

Penalty Offense Authority: MLMs

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Penalty Offense Authority: MLMs

TINA.org urged the FTC to formally notify all MLM companies of the law and use its penalty offense authority.

Cancer Treatment Centers of America

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Cancer Treatment Centers of America

TINA.org investigated Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA), a for-profit cancer center that consistently spent more on marketing each year than any other U.S. cancer center, and found that it promoted…

Neurocore

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Neurocore

TINA.org investigated the marketing of Michigan-based “brain training” company Neurocore and determined that the company claimed its neurofeedback sessions could treat numerous medical conditions, including ADHD, anxiety, autism, depression, migraines,…

Vapex

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Vapex

TINA.org investigated Vapex, a Utah-based company that sold e-cigarettes, and found that it falsely claimed consumers could receive a “Free Trial’’ offer, used fake testimonials, falsely claimed it won a…

DSA Companies Income Claims

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DSA Companies Income Claims

TINA.org found that 97% of DSA-member companies have used atypical income claims to market the business opportunity.

E-Cigarettes Comment

Regulatory/Congressional Actions

E-Cigarettes Comment

TINA.org submitted a comment to the FTC urging it to expand the scope of its e-cigarettes review and examine the industry’s marketing practices.

FTC Deceptive Earnings Claims Comment

Regulatory/Congressional Actions

FTC Deceptive Earnings Claims Comment

TINA.org submitted a comment to the FTC urging it to initiate a rulemaking prohibiting deceptive or unfair marketing using earnings claims.

FDA Dietary Supplements Comment

Regulatory/Congressional Actions

FDA Dietary Supplements Comment

TINA.org submitted a comment to the FDA regarding supplement marketers’ use of disease-treatment claims.

FTC Stealth Advertising to Kids Comment

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FTC Stealth Advertising to Kids Comment

TINA.org submitted a comment to the FTC regarding ways to protect kids from stealth advertising in digital media.

FTC Fake Reviews Comments

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FTC Fake Reviews Comments

TINA.org submitted comments to the FTC regarding its efforts to address fake reviews.

FTC Green Guides Comments

Regulatory/Congressional Actions

FTC Green Guides Comments

TINA.org submitted two comments to the FTC regarding the need to revise its Green Guides and initiate a rulemaking proceeding to address greenwashing.

FTC COPPA Rule Comment

Regulatory/Congressional Actions