Married but Lonely Ad Alert Married but Lonely We got this email advertisement offering us the chance to “Sleep with Married Women,” and “meet a cheating wife.” An ad is an ad, and we’re not here to judge…
The Ugly Truth about the Beauty Industry Blog The Ugly Truth about the Beauty Industry Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder but that doesn’t stop American consumers from spending nearly $8 billion on cosmetics every year. Not included in this figure are…
The Doom that Came to Kickstarter Consumer News The Doom that Came to Kickstarter Crowdfunding board game project creator settles FTC charges he gamed backers in first agency action on site.
7 Marketers That Get Coal in Their 2019 Holiday Stocking Consumer News 7 Marketers That Get Coal in Their 2019 Holiday Stocking TINA.org’s annual list includes a pillow maker, a televangelist and a for-profit college.
Disclosures in Google Play Class Action Disclosures in Google Play Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that certain games use loot boxes, which are a form of gambling that violates state anti-gambling laws
Live from New York, it’s … an ad for Zillow? Blog Live from New York, it’s … an ad for Zillow? Funny Saturday Night Live sketch raises more questions about show’s foray into branded content.
Big Mickey is Watching You Blog Big Mickey is Watching You MyMagic+ at Disney may mean shorter lines but more direct marketing to guests.
Football Helmet Makers Overstated Protection Ad Alert Football Helmet Makers Overstated Protection Riddell claimed their helmets could reduce its user’s chances of suffering a concussion, but no helmet can prevent concussions.
‘Ghost’-ed by Energy Drink Company, TINA.org and Rudd Center Alert Regulators Consumer News ‘Ghost’-ed by Energy Drink Company, TINA.org and Rudd Center Alert Regulators Groups file deceptive marketing complaint against Ghost.
Antigravity Batteries Ad Alert Antigravity Batteries Company recharges its batteries following FTC inquiry into its made in the USA claims.
Wagers on FanDuel Class Action Wagers on FanDuel Allegations: Deceptively inducing customers to make wagers by understating the amount of time remaining in live sporting events
Powerade Mountain Berry Blast Class Action Powerade Mountain Berry Blast Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as providing “50% more electrolytes* vs the leading sports drink”
Optics Outfitter Ad Alert Optics Outfitter Why this eyewear company’s advertised “starting” prices may not be 20/20.
Powerade Class Action Powerade Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products contain “50% more electrolytes* vs the leading sports drink”
Skull Smash Ad Alert Skull Smash FDA sniffs out unapproved claims company’s smelling salts increase alertness, focus, and more.
GMC AT4 Trucks and SUVs: ‘Premium and Capable’ Ad Alert GMC AT4 Trucks and SUVs: ‘Premium and Capable’ TINA.org reader flags “ultimate apples to oranges” comparison.
Mouthguards and Concussion Protection: Where’s the Science? Ad Alert Mouthguards and Concussion Protection: Where’s the Science? FTC warns mouthguard retailers to review concussion protection claims made online.
PhD Fitness Pre-JYM and Post-JYM Supplements Class Action PhD Fitness Pre-JYM and Post-JYM Supplements