TINA.org Complaints Spur Changes to Supplement’s Marketing

Dietary supplement company changes website and promotions for kids product.

Kids’ Dietary Supplement Company Changes Deceptive Marketing

Following Investigation and Legal Effort by Ad Watchdog TINA.org MADISON, CT (October 7, 2013) — After ad watchdog TINA.org filed complaints about deceptive advertising, the maker of a dietary supplement…

Prego Spaghetti Sauce

Long John Silver’s Big Catch

There be false advertisin’ abound.

Callaway Razr Fit Xtreme driver

Golf club maker Callaway said that their Razr Fit Xtreme driver was the “longest driver in golf” in print and web advertisements. Callaway tested five drivers to back up its…

Are All Alcohol Ads Misleading?

I was surprised when I learned that there are no specific rules or regulations governing alcohol advertising on television.  While tobacco products are prohibited from advertising on TV altogether, it’s…

Bonnie Patten

Bonnie, executive director of TINA.org, is an attorney and mother of three. Her commitment to educating the public about deceptive marketing stems from her belief that education is the only…

Deceptive Income Claims – How Not to Market Your MLM Business

How income claims, even truthful ones, can be deceptive when marketing the MLM business opportunity.

FDA Bans Sale of Puff Bar E-Cigarettes, the ‘New Juul’

The disposable e-cigarette has replaced Juul as the go-to vape for minors.

Cancer Center Advertising: When Consumer Education and Regulatory Complaints Aren’t Enough

TINA.org strives to educate clinicians about patient testimonials.

Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds

The pandemic has also triggered lawsuits over privacy issues with some video conferencing apps, and more.

By The Numbers: Vanilla Flavor Class-Action Lawsuits

TINA.org is currently tracking 70 class actions challenging claims that a variety of foods and beverages are truly vanilla.

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…

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

FTC takes action against home goods and kitchenware company for misleading made in the USA claims.

Five Reasons the BBB Shouldn’t Be Your Only Stop

Researching a company shouldn’t be one-stop shopping.

Savage X Fenty’s Savagely Deceptive Marketing Practices: TINA.org Reports Rihanna’s Brand to Regulators

MADISON, CONN. Feb. 10, 2020 – Championing female empowerment and sexuality, lingerie company Savage X Fenty, a joint venture between music icon Rihanna and e-commerce company TechStyle, Inc., is a…

Stripping Down Savage X Fenty’s Deceptive Marketing

Acting on TINA.org’s complaint, California regulators reach $1.2 million settlement with company.

Elite Singles

Just how elite — and “highly educated” — are the singles on this dating site?

EcoProducts

Drive to commercial compost facility may cancel out environmental benefits.

TINA.org Files Deceptive Made in USA Complaint Against Williams Sonoma

MADISON, CONN. May 22, 2019 – Williams-Sonoma brands including Williams-Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, PBteen, Pottery Barn Kids, Rejuvenation and West Elm are violating the FTC’s Made in USA standard according…