MLMs Tap College Campuses for Recruits Consumer News MLMs Tap College Campuses for Recruits MLM and pyramid scheme experts say more must be done to educate and raise student awareness.
SmartCandy Ad Alert SmartCandy Regulators question whether the gummy snack is anything more than a “nutritionally void candy.”
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.
Uber Ad Alert Uber Cab companies sue Uber over claims that the ride-sharing service is “the safest ride on the road.”
Not Your Grandma’s Tupperware: MLMs vs Pyramid Schemes Blog Not Your Grandma’s Tupperware: MLMs vs Pyramid Schemes More needs to be done to shut down pyramid schemes.
DraftKings, FanDuel Spar Over Ad Claim Consumer News DraftKings, FanDuel Spar Over Ad Claim Self-regulatory body sides with FanDuel.
Lawsuits: Glucosamine’s Promised Relief Mostly Marketing Hype Consumer News Lawsuits: Glucosamine’s Promised Relief Mostly Marketing Hype Consumers report adverse reactions.
Report Says ComputerCOP Software Cops Give Away Is “Spyware” Consumer News Report Says ComputerCOP Software Cops Give Away Is “Spyware” Digital rights group says it’s time for law enforcement “to take away ComputerCOP’s badge.”
Study Says ‘Drink Responsibly’ Messages Fall Terribly Short Consumer News Study Says ‘Drink Responsibly’ Messages Fall Terribly Short Messages promote products instead of conveying relevant public health information, study finds.
Be wary of Spreading Secrets on Game of Secrets App Ad Alert Be wary of Spreading Secrets on Game of Secrets App Valuable information hangs in the balance with the Game of Secrets app.
Things to Know about Vemma One Year Later Consumer News Things to Know about Vemma One Year Later Company tweaks policies as pressure mounts.
The Trial Offer You Should Think Twice about Trying Consumer News The Trial Offer You Should Think Twice about Trying Reinventing the definition of a trial offer.
Consumers Getting Smoked by E-Cigs Consumer News Consumers Getting Smoked by E-Cigs Consumers complain to feds that various e-cig companies are fleecing them into repeated credit card charges for vapor products.
How to Avoid a Summer Vacation Nightmare Consumer News How to Avoid a Summer Vacation Nightmare Before you book that great getaway deal, you need to ask some questions.
The Price Is (Not Necessarily) Right Consumer News The Price Is (Not Necessarily) Right Searching for a sale this summer? Here are some things to look out for.
Who’s a Jerk? Consumer News Who’s a Jerk? Social networking site becomes subject of federal complaint.
From the ‘Is This an Ad?’ Corner: Team Tucker Blog From the ‘Is This an Ad?’ Corner: Team Tucker Brett West’s brilliant move on his son’s behalf.
Who’s Sponsoring Whom? Blog Who’s Sponsoring Whom? Dear P&G: I recently read that your global “Thank You Mom” advertising campaign, which has been prominently featured during the Olympics, is expected to generate $500 million in additional…
Companies that Get Coal in their 2013 Stockings Consumer News Companies that Get Coal in their 2013 Stockings Be careful, deceptive marketers — Santa was watching.