Starz Free 7-day Trial Class Action Starz Free 7-day Trial Allegations: Misleadingly advertising that customers can cancel its “7 day free trial” at any time when the company makes it difficult to cancel trial subscriptions and instead automatically renews subscriptions
Influencer-in-Chief? Trump and Thoburns Consumer News Influencer-in-Chief? Trump and Thoburns London-based public relations agency’s ad featuring Trump raises questions about endorsements.
TINA.org’s Year in Review 2016 Blog TINA.org’s Year in Review 2016 Here’s what we accomplished in 2016 with your help.
Various Store-Brand Aloe Vera Gels Ad Alert Various Store-Brand Aloe Vera Gels Several store-brand aloe vera gels lack the acclaimed soothing ingredient.
TINA.org’s Year In Review 2015 Blog TINA.org’s Year In Review 2015 What we did this year at TINA.org.
Support the Troops: Is This an Ad? Consumer News Support the Troops: Is This an Ad? Heartfelt patriotism or “patriotism for profit”? Sometimes, it’s hard to tell.
What’s Hiding in that Yummy Dark Chocolate? Consumer News What’s Hiding in that Yummy Dark Chocolate? Misleading and confusing labels could put dark chocolate lovers at risk.
The Willow Curve Ad Alert The Willow Curve Futuristic-looking device promises relief from nerve and joint pain but clinical trials appear to be lacking.
‘How We Trade Options’ Ad Alert ‘How We Trade Options’ This “free” book offer isn’t exactly free and one TINA.org reader said it almost cost her plenty.
Study Calls on FDA to Act on Stimulant Found in Weight-Loss Products Consumer News Study Calls on FDA to Act on Stimulant Found in Weight-Loss Products Amphetamine-like ingredient found in Acacia rigidula dietary supplements could trigger harmful reactions.
Lose 11 LBS Fast! Ad Alert Lose 11 LBS Fast! We’ve seen this ad across the web, and it set off our suspic-o-meters: Clicking on the ad takes you to a website that poses as a health news site, but…
“The Truth’s Not Always Easy” Campaign Blog “The Truth’s Not Always Easy” Campaign Why is TINA.org advertising?
An Ad by Any Other Name is Still an Ad Consumer News An Ad by Any Other Name is Still an Ad These terms all mean the same thing.
The Biblical Money Code Ad Alert The Biblical Money Code Imagine if you had a secret code for making money. So says an infomercial for “The Biblical Money Code.” You may have seen the same program promoted all over the…
Are You Getting Scroogled? Consumer News Are You Getting Scroogled? Microsoft jumps on anti-Google bandwagon.
Nutritionist Pushes Ban on Energy Drink Ads to Kids Consumer News Nutritionist Pushes Ban on Energy Drink Ads to Kids Online petition gaining steam as energy drink makers come under scrutiny.
Federal officials look to crack down on deceptive subscription marketing practices at broad range of firms Media Coverage Federal officials look to crack down on deceptive subscription marketing practices at broad range of firms Yeganeh Torbati, Washington Post
Sen. Blumenthal calls for crackdown on ‘kidfluencers’ Media Coverage Sen. Blumenthal calls for crackdown on ‘kidfluencers’ Samaia Hernandez, WTNH News 8