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Ad or Not? New York Magazine

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Ad or Not? New York Magazine

Hype or editorial content regarding this hyperpigmentation serum?

Flavor Alert: Where’s the Maple?

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Flavor Alert: Where’s the Maple?

The not-so-sweet truth about the missing star ingredient.

State Officials Investigate Bob’s Discount Furniture after TINA.org Complaint

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State Officials Investigate Bob’s Discount Furniture after TINA.org Complaint

Company’s “interest free” financing hides important information from consumers.

Willagirl Wannabe? #CheckURSELF

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Willagirl Wannabe? #CheckURSELF

Before you start young, here’s some answers to questions you need to know.

The Winners from the 2014 Cannes Lions

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The Winners from the 2014 Cannes Lions

The 2014 Cannes Lion Ad Award Winners, it’s like the Oscars of advertising.

Seven Signs that Vemma Distributors Fared Worse in 2013

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Seven Signs that Vemma Distributors Fared Worse in 2013

At the end of 2012, Vemma Nutrition Company is a privately held multi-level marketing company that sells energy drinks, nutritional beverages and weight management products. Vemma, which calls itself an…

Fake It Until You Make It

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Fake It Until You Make It

Learn how to spot fake reviews.

Supplements for Brain Bruises?

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Supplements for Brain Bruises?

They don’t exist, warns FDA.

Costco at Center of False Advertising Suit Again

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Costco at Center of False Advertising Suit Again

Michael Kors says company falsely advertised handbags.

Zombie Endorsements

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Zombie Endorsements

Deceased actors brought back to star in advertisements.

Cash-Gifting Tables Scheme Under Scrutiny

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Cash-Gifting Tables Scheme Under Scrutiny

Federal officials continue to investigate case in Conn.

Can you trust an online review?

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Can you trust an online review?

In the fall of 2010, Todd Rutherford launched GettingBookReviews.com, a marketing service for self-published authors that provided book reviews for cash. Soon, he was making $28,000 a month writing reviews,…

Don’t Get Snagged in a Work-At-Home Scam

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Don’t Get Snagged in a Work-At-Home Scam

Dreaming of a job where you can work and be home with the kids? Yearning to stay in your pajamas while you log in some hours? Then ads for work-at-home…

Multi-Level Marketing v. Pyramid Schemes

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Multi-Level Marketing v. Pyramid Schemes

What is multi-level marketing? Multi-level marketing (Multilevel Marketing – a way of distributing products or services in which the distributors earn income from their own retail sales and from retail…

What You Should Know about Medicare Scams