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Marketers Downplay Consumer Harm Caused by Negative Option Offers

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Marketers Downplay Consumer Harm Caused by Negative Option Offers

Marketers are attempting to put a positive spin on the negative option.

Hubble Contacts

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Hubble Contacts

The first box may be “free” (sort of) but the second one isn’t and it’s on its way before you know it.

Ad or Not? Kylie Jenner

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Ad or Not? Kylie Jenner

Just a nice shoutout on Instagram or was Kylie Jenner making up with make-up artist Vlada Haggerty?

CATrends: Loot Boxes in Video Games

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CATrends: Loot Boxes in Video Games

Class-action trend likens purchasing loot boxes in video games to pulling a lever on a slot machine.

LuLaRoe Distributors in Bankruptcy as Founder Touts Financial Freedom

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LuLaRoe Distributors in Bankruptcy as Founder Touts Financial Freedom

At least 115 current or former LuLaRoe distributors have filed for personal bankruptcy since 2016.

Ad Trends TINA.org Will Be Watching in 2017

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Ad Trends TINA.org Will Be Watching in 2017

A closer look at what we’ll be scrutinizing in the new year.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2016

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2016

Here’s what we accomplished in 2016 with your help.

Lipozene Fat Burning Claims Violate FTC Order

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Lipozene Fat Burning Claims Violate FTC Order

Get the skinny on TINA.org’s investigation of Lipozene.

Flo Period and Ovulation Tracker App

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Flo Period and Ovulation Tracker App

Allegations: Falsely representing that users’ personal data is not shared with third parties without consent when a 2019 report revealed the data is disclosed to third parties, including major advertising…

The Ugly Truth about Beautycounter

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The Ugly Truth about Beautycounter

There’s no concealing this makeup MLM’s inappropriate income claims.

E-Cigs Subject to Pre-Market Approval under FDA Final Rules

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E-Cigs Subject to Pre-Market Approval under FDA Final Rules

Critics say there are still gaps in regulation of marketing of vaping products.

The Lowdown on Low T

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The Lowdown on Low T

Is Big Pharma marketing a drug to help aging men with low sex drives or really selling a made-up disease?

Avas Flowers

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Avas Flowers

It’s the standing basket that leaves you hanging.

Can You Spot the Ad: The Atlantic

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Can You Spot the Ad: The Atlantic

Just how many ads does this news report lead to?

Medicaid Insurance Site Holds No Benefit for Consumers

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Medicaid Insurance Site Holds No Benefit for Consumers

Website claims to provide Medicaid assistance but your personal information is at risk.

Study Says ‘Drink Responsibly’ Messages Fall Terribly Short

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Study Says ‘Drink Responsibly’ Messages Fall Terribly Short

Messages promote products instead of conveying relevant public health information, study finds.

The Skinny on Garcinia Cambogia

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The Skinny on Garcinia Cambogia

Garcinia Cambogia extract may not be such a great deal for weight loss.

Football Helmet Makers Overstated Protection

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Football Helmet Makers Overstated Protection

Riddell claimed their helmets could reduce its user’s chances of suffering a concussion, but no helmet can prevent concussions.

These “Critics” Won’t Win Oscars for their Reviews

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These “Critics” Won’t Win Oscars for their Reviews

Some reviews come from questionable sources.

FTC Backs Do Not Track for Apps

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FTC Backs Do Not Track for Apps

Agency recommends ways to give consumers more control over their data on mobile devices.

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Marketers Downplay Consumer Harm Caused by Negative Option Offers

Hubble Contacts

Ad or Not? Kylie Jenner

CATrends: Loot Boxes in Video Games

LuLaRoe Distributors in Bankruptcy as Founder Touts Financial Freedom

Ad Trends TINA.org Will Be Watching in 2017

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2016

Lipozene Fat Burning Claims Violate FTC Order

Flo Period and Ovulation Tracker App

The Ugly Truth about Beautycounter

E-Cigs Subject to Pre-Market Approval under FDA Final Rules

The Lowdown on Low T

Avas Flowers

Can You Spot the Ad: The Atlantic

Medicaid Insurance Site Holds No Benefit for Consumers

Study Says ‘Drink Responsibly’ Messages Fall Terribly Short

The Skinny on Garcinia Cambogia

Football Helmet Makers Overstated Protection

These “Critics” Won’t Win Oscars for their Reviews

FTC Backs Do Not Track for Apps