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Period Tracker Capitalizes on Post-Roe Fears

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Period Tracker Capitalizes on Post-Roe Fears

Stardust marketing claims out of this world

Montefiore Ads Pollute NYC Highways

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Montefiore Ads Pollute NYC Highways

New York neurosurgery center features deceptive testimonial on billboards and website

Michael Jackson Album Lawsuit Comes to An End

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Michael Jackson Album Lawsuit Comes to An End

The case may be resolved but what will deceived consumers get out of the deal?

The FTC Needs to Update Its .com Disclosures Guidance

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The FTC Needs to Update Its .com Disclosures Guidance

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

An In-Depth Examination of Self-Regulation in the MLM Industry

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An In-Depth Examination of Self-Regulation in the MLM Industry

TINA.org publishes a groundbreaking new report about the history and effectiveness of self-regulation in the MLM industry.

Let’s Judge Mortgage Scammers

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Let’s Judge Mortgage Scammers

Deceptive mailings attempt to trick homeowners into thinking they need to take action.

When Truthful Testimonials Are Deceptive

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When Truthful Testimonials Are Deceptive

When it comes to testimonials, the truth will not always set marketers free.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2021

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2021

Here’s what we accomplished in 2021 with your help.

Snubbing FTC, MLM Claims It Can Prevent and Treat COVID-19

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Snubbing FTC, MLM Claims It Can Prevent and Treat COVID-19

Of all the companies exploiting the pandemic, doTerra stands out as a steadfast recidivist.

The Lemonade Stand

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The Lemonade Stand

Focused as I am on trying to protect us all from deceptive advertising, I’ve tried to enlighten my three children on the finer points of marketing and the horrors of…

Bottom Line: Losing Weight Takes Work

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Bottom Line: Losing Weight Takes Work

Let’s face it. As a nation, we are getting fatter. In fact, we’re so fat that manufacturers had to widen revolving doors from 10 feet to 12 feet to accommodate…

TINA.org’s Year In Review 2013

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TINA.org’s Year In Review 2013

What we did this year on TINA.org.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2017

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2017

When it came to keeping ads honest in 2017, TINA.org was plenty busy.

#RealDirectSellers Don’t Obtain Financial or Time Freedom

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#RealDirectSellers Don’t Obtain Financial or Time Freedom

Trade organization campaign features deceptive income claims.

Live from New York, it’s … an ad for Zillow?

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Live from New York, it’s … an ad for Zillow?

Funny Saturday Night Live sketch raises more questions about show’s foray into branded content.

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.

Former FTC Economist’s Response & Thoughts on Vemma

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Former FTC Economist’s Response & Thoughts on Vemma

Getting to the bottom of affiliate vs. customer.

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?

All Cheer The Unsubscribe Act

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All Cheer The Unsubscribe Act

National Consumer Protection Week is a good time to bring attention to this bill.

The Enduring Primacy of Retail Sales in an MLM Context

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The Enduring Primacy of Retail Sales in an MLM Context

POST HIGHLIGHTS • Meaning of Amway rules (1979), especially the “70% rule” and subsequent deterioration • Koscot (1975), Omnitrition (1996), and BurnLounge (2014) provide seminal rulings on the determination of…

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Period Tracker Capitalizes on Post-Roe Fears

Montefiore Ads Pollute NYC Highways

Michael Jackson Album Lawsuit Comes to An End

The FTC Needs to Update Its .com Disclosures Guidance

An In-Depth Examination of Self-Regulation in the MLM Industry

Let’s Judge Mortgage Scammers

When Truthful Testimonials Are Deceptive

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2021

Snubbing FTC, MLM Claims It Can Prevent and Treat COVID-19

The Lemonade Stand

Bottom Line: Losing Weight Takes Work

TINA.org’s Year In Review 2013

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2017

#RealDirectSellers Don’t Obtain Financial or Time Freedom

Live from New York, it’s … an ad for Zillow?

TINA.org Hits Up the Marketing Conference Circuit

Former FTC Economist’s Response & Thoughts on Vemma

The Danger of Loosely Regulated Supplements

All Cheer The Unsubscribe Act

The Enduring Primacy of Retail Sales in an MLM Context