Ghost Energy Drinks Deceptively Marketed to Kids

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Ghost Energy Drinks Deceptively Marketed to Kids

MADISON, CONN. December 12, 2022 – A new investigation by ad watchdog TINA.org and the UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy & Health has found that “lifestyle sports nutrition brand” Ghost…

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against Energy Supplier Stream Energy Deceptively Marketing Business Opportunity

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Ad Watchdog TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against Energy Supplier Stream Energy Deceptively Marketing Business Opportunity

MADISON, CONN. September 12, 2018 – Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has filed a deceptive advertising complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Texas Attorney General against Stream Gas…

Rising caffeine levels spark calls for ban on energy drink sales to children

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Rising caffeine levels spark calls for ban on energy drink sales to children

Kailyn Rhone, Reuters

Energy Drinks Are Surging. So Are Their Caffeine Levels.

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Energy Drinks Are Surging. So Are Their Caffeine Levels.

Julie Creswell, The New York Times

Ryan’s World Star Ryan Kaji, 8, Named Highest-Earning YouTuber for the Second Year in a Row

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Ryan’s World Star Ryan Kaji, 8, Named Highest-Earning YouTuber for the Second Year in a Row

Jen Juneau, People

Controversial energy drink maker targets local students

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Controversial energy drink maker targets local students

Amber Hunt, Cincinnati Enquirer

GHOST ‘Deceptively’ Markets to Kids, Allege Ad Watchdogs

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GHOST ‘Deceptively’ Markets to Kids, Allege Ad Watchdogs

Brad Avery, BevNet

Energy Drink Company Exposed by Ad Watchdog TINA.org Settles FTC Pyramid Case

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Energy Drink Company Exposed by Ad Watchdog TINA.org Settles FTC Pyramid Case

MADISON, CONN. December 16, 2016 – Vemma Nutrition, an Arizona-based multi-level marketing (MLM) company that the Federal Trade Commission labeled a pyramid scheme in a lawsuit filed last year, has…

Valley energy drink company temporarily shut down for operating a pyramid scheme

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Valley energy drink company temporarily shut down for operating a pyramid scheme

Morgan Loew, CBS 5 Arizona

Energy Drink Company Shut Down Amidst Pyramid Scheme Allegations

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Energy Drink Company Shut Down Amidst Pyramid Scheme Allegations

Ad Watchdog’s Investigation Spurs FTC Action MADISON, CONN. August 26, 2015 — Vemma Nutrition, an Arizona-based dietary supplement and energy drink company, was quietly shut down by the Federal Trade…

Verve energy drink turning college students into sales force

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Verve energy drink turning college students into sales force

Michelle Celarier, New York Post

How energy drink firm ended up in feds’ sights

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How energy drink firm ended up in feds’ sights

Amber Hunt, Cincinnati Enquirer

NRG buying electricity and natural gas retailer for $300M

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NRG buying electricity and natural gas retailer for $300M

Michelle Caffrey, Philadelphia Business Journal

Direct Selling Association is Honoring Ethics Code Violators According to TINA.org

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Direct Selling Association is Honoring Ethics Code Violators According to TINA.org

MADISON, CONN. June 7, 2016–The Direct Selling Association (DSA), the national trade association for multi-level marketing companies, honors 22 companies that purportedly “serve as examples of direct selling at its…

Investigation by truthinadvertising.org Reveals Eight Things You Should Know About Vemma

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Investigation by truthinadvertising.org Reveals Eight Things You Should Know About Vemma

MADISON, CT, July 10, 2013 — Vemma Nutrition Company promises it will “transform lives through ultra premium products and a generous compensation plan.” The Scottsdale, Ariz.-based company, which touts that…

‘It’s just really disturbing’: ‘Cocaine’ drink sold in Durham sparks community concerns

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‘It’s just really disturbing’: ‘Cocaine’ drink sold in Durham sparks community concerns

Brianna Atkinson, The Herald Sun

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reports “Kidfluencer” Ryan ToysReview to FTC

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Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reports “Kidfluencer” Ryan ToysReview to FTC

MADISON, CONN. September 4, 2019– An investigation by truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has found that popular “kidfluencer” YouTube channel, Ryan ToysReview, is deceiving millions of preschoolers, who, in their early stages of…

Advertising watch group goes after Almay

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Advertising watch group goes after Almay

Deanna Utroske, Cosmetics Design

Ads or Not? DJ Khaled faces scrutiny over social media booze posts

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Ads or Not? DJ Khaled faces scrutiny over social media booze posts

E.J. Schultz, AdAge

Orlando boom company Jeunesse faces scrutiny over direct sales structure

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Orlando boom company Jeunesse faces scrutiny over direct sales structure

Paul Brinkmann, Orlando Sentinel