Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle Deceptive Ad Lawsuit Sparked by TINA.org

Retailer To Stop Misleading Made in USA Claims MADISON, CONN. April 1, 2020  Acting on a complaint filed by ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached…

Gillette Engaged in Deceptive Made in USA Marketing

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Files FTC Complaint MADISON, CONN. January 23, 2018 – Despite a national advertising campaign showcasing patriotic imagery, highlighting its Boston headquarters, and heavily promoting its “Made in…

eHarmony: Where’s the Science?

UK ad watchdog tells dating site to dump “scientifically proven” claim.

Natural Joint Defence

UK ad watchdog bans arthritis supplement’s health claims.

Walmart Made in USA Misrepresentations Not Wiped Clean As Promised

Ad Watchdog’s Review Finds Persistent Issues MADISON, Conn., Oct. 26, 2015  — To help close an inquiry into false and deceptive Made in the USA claims on its website, Walmart assured…

FTC Complaint Filed Against Maker of Memory Supplement

 Ad Watchdog Issues Warning to Consumers MADISON, CONN. September 21, 2015 — With an aging baby-boomer population and an estimated 10 million Americans predicted to develop some form of brain…

Where’s the Star Ingredient?

How much of the featured ingredients are really in these foods?

‘Almay Simply American’ Slogan Gets a Makeover

Revlon Makes Changes After Ad Watchdog Files Complaint MADISON, CONN. July 2, 2015 — Revlon has made dramatic changes to its marketing campaign for the Almay brand after a deceptive advertising…

June – July 2015 Collection

One a Day Vitamin Health Claims in Contention

Watchdog group files suit over Bayer’s claims about vitamins’ ability to improve health.

Faux Fur a Marketing Faux Pas?

Neiman Marcus, others settle with FTC after marketing rabbit, raccoon, and other real fur as fakes.

TINA.org Notifies Automakers Deceptively Marketing Made in USA Vehicles

MADISON, CONN. November 7, 2022 – No Super Bowl is complete without at least one car commercial teeming with red, white and blue flags and blatant nods to Americana with…

VetriScience GlycoFlex Products

Allegations: Falsely marketing that products are “clinically proven” to treat joint problems in dogs and increase strength in their hind legs

TINA.org Files FTC & FDA Complaints Against Menopause Supplement Brands

An investigation into the menopause supplement industry by consumer advocacy organization truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has revealed a hotbed of deceptive advertising. The ad watchdog has amassed nearly 2,000 examples of problematic health…

FTC Made in USA Actions Since 1996

A review of the FTC’s Made in USA enforcement actions

Kibbles ‘n Bits

K9 Glucosamine

Canna-Pet

Company in the doghouse over unapproved drug claims for cannabis alternative.

Bravecto

Pet parents might be ticked off by this ad.

FTC Brain Claims Cases Since 1995

Since 1995, the FTC has brought nearly 70 actions over deceptive brain claims.