TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014 Blog TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014 With help from our readers, TINA.org’s second full year of operation was a definite success – helping to empower consumers against false and deceptive ads. Here’s a rundown of what…
Red Bull Settlement: It’s NOT about the Wings Blog 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.
The Accidental Typo on Purpose Blog The Accidental Typo on Purpose How deceptive MLMers try to evade regulators in the COVID era.
Yes, Mr. Wilson, Potato Chips are Fattening Blog Yes, Mr. Wilson, Potato Chips are Fattening I love potato chips. The ruffled ones with a little onion dip – now that’s heaven. But though I love potato chips dearly, they only enter our house once a…
A Lullaby of Deception Blog A Lullaby of Deception For Mike Huckabee’s next trick, a supplement that is ‘clinically proven’ to help users fall asleep, stay asleep and wake up refreshed.
What I Discovered When I Looked into Sarah’s Discovery Blog What I Discovered When I Looked into Sarah’s Discovery Just because a weight-loss product or program is all over Instagram doesn’t mean it should be trusted
Prevagen: The Dismal Facts & Figures that Led to TINA.org’s Objection Blog Prevagen: The Dismal Facts & Figures that Led to TINA.org’s Objection Pending class-action settlement leaves consumers behind.
Campaign 2020: The Rise of the Influencer Election Blog Campaign 2020: The Rise of the Influencer Election Political candidates are jumping on the #InfluencerMarketing bandwagon.
A Deluge of Doublespeak Blog A Deluge of Doublespeak Corporate doublespeak is as hard to decipher as the questionable claims in the ads themselves.
L’Oréal’s True Beauty Secret Blog L’Oréal’s True Beauty Secret Why TINA.org objects to the FTC’s proposed settlement with L’Oréal over deceptive advertising charges.
TINA.org’s Year In Review 2013 Blog TINA.org’s Year In Review 2013 What we did this year on TINA.org.
Week in Review Blog Week in Review Oil, heating pads, rugs, razors, and drinks – no, this isn’t about preparing for a romantic interlude, but rather the products featured in the I-think-you’re-lying-to-me category during the week of…
Dan Newlin: The Wolf of the Florida Turnpike? Blog Dan Newlin: The Wolf of the Florida Turnpike? Claims of large lawsuit winnings flood the highway.
After IMMA’s ‘Breakthrough’ Convention, It’s Time To Break Up Blog After IMMA’s ‘Breakthrough’ Convention, It’s Time To Break Up Seven things TINA.org learned from attending MLM’s three-day event virtually.
When Federal Government Webpages Are MIA Blog When Federal Government Webpages Are MIA Broken links pose a problem for consumers seeking facts about ad claims.
FTC Chairwoman Creates Framework for MLM Regulatory Environment Blog FTC Chairwoman Creates Framework for MLM Regulatory Environment FTC Seeking to Clean up the MLM Industry
Vemma’s Version: Business Foolishness in the Extreme Blog Vemma’s Version: Business Foolishness in the Extreme Upon reading the transcript of the Sept. 15 court hearing re Vemma, which conveys the most unusual meanings that Vemma attributes to such common terms as customer, business opportunity, and…
Not Very Presidential, Guys Blog Not Very Presidential, Guys Allegations of misleading advertising and questionable products follow four GOP candidates into tonight’s debate.
Sunshine Week: Utah’s Small Step toward the Light Blog Sunshine Week: Utah’s Small Step toward the Light State moves closer to disclosing vital consumer complaints but there’s more work to be done.
What Every Parent Needs to Know About Willagirl Blog What Every Parent Needs to Know About Willagirl The bottom line of selling this line of cosmetics is not as attractive as it appears.