TINA.org Complaints Spur Changes to Supplement’s Marketing Consumer News TINA.org Complaints Spur Changes to Supplement’s Marketing Dietary supplement company changes website and promotions for kids product.
Are Tobacco Ad Regulations Doing Enough to Deter Smoking? Consumer News Are Tobacco Ad Regulations Doing Enough to Deter Smoking? How tobacco companies can advertise is heavily regulated. For example, ads for tobacco products are banned from TV and radio, and all advertising for cigarettes and packaging of the product are…
Hair-raising Hair Product Ads Consumer News Hair-raising Hair Product Ads Want to know the secret behind the lustrous, voluminous, “salon beautiful” hair that is featured in some television and print ads for hair products today? Extensions! Yup, fake hair. Well,…
Diploma Mills: Degrees of Deception Consumer News Diploma Mills: Degrees of Deception Imagine earning a college or graduate degree without having to do any work. Sound too good to be true? That’s because it is. Though you may have seen or heard…
Roblox Revamps Its Ad Policies after TINA.org Action Consumer News Roblox Revamps Its Ad Policies after TINA.org Action Will it enforce them this time?
By the Numbers: Greenwashing Class-Action Lawsuits Consumer News By the Numbers: Greenwashing Class-Action Lawsuits TINA.org has tracked more than 150 lawsuits alleging greenwashing.
What You Should Know about Apple Cider Vinegar Supplements Consumer News What You Should Know about Apple Cider Vinegar Supplements TINA.org explores the divide between the marketing and the science.
Tesla Needs to Pull the Plug on Its Deceptive Made in USA Claims Consumer News Tesla Needs to Pull the Plug on Its Deceptive Made in USA Claims TINA.org notifies electric vehicle maker for second time in three years.
The Dirt on Homeaglow’s $19 Cleanings Consumer News The Dirt on Homeaglow’s $19 Cleanings TINA.org files complaint against home cleaning platform with FTC, states.
U-Haul Taking a Bite Out of the Big Apple Consumer News U-Haul Taking a Bite Out of the Big Apple TINA.org files complaint with NYC over company’s “$19.95” truck rentals.
TINA.org Takes Action against Trademark Imposter Scam Consumer News TINA.org Takes Action against Trademark Imposter Scam Complaint to FTC cites violations of agency’s Impersonation Rule.
A Brand Story Consumer News A Brand Story Be wary of questionable and deceptive claims in origin stories.
The Struggle is (Not) Real Consumer News The Struggle is (Not) Real Rags-to-riches stories on repeat.
Alani Nu Facing Increased Scrutiny over Marketing to Kids Consumer News Alani Nu Facing Increased Scrutiny over Marketing to Kids Following lawsuit, Texas AG launches probe into energy drink’s “youth-oriented branding strategies.”
FDA Bans Sale of Puff Bar E-Cigarettes, the ‘New Juul’ Consumer News 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.
Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds Consumer News 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 Consumer News 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 Consumer News 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 Consumer News Five Reasons the BBB Shouldn’t Be Your Only Stop Researching a company shouldn’t be one-stop shopping.
Stripping Down Savage X Fenty’s Deceptive Marketing Consumer News Stripping Down Savage X Fenty’s Deceptive Marketing Acting on TINA.org’s complaint, California regulators reach $1.2 million settlement with company.