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Company Outed for Deceptive Marketing of Children’s Supplement

Company Outed for Deceptive Marketing of Children’s Supplement

A dietary supplement aimed at children with speech delays is being deceptively marketed by NourishLife, LLC, and may be hazardous to children’s health, according to findings by truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org). TINA.org,…

Buyer’s Remorse? You May Not Be Stuck With It

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Buyer’s Remorse? You May Not Be Stuck With It

Gerri Detweiler, Credit.com

‘Deceptive marketing works’ — social media ads grab attention of regulators

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‘Deceptive marketing works’ — social media ads grab attention of regulators

Dianne Buckner, CBC News

Instagram Advertisers Switch From Celebrities To ‘Microinfluencers’

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Instagram Advertisers Switch From Celebrities To ‘Microinfluencers’

Leticia Miranda, BuzzFeed News

The Perils of Multi-Level Marketing Programs

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The Perils of Multi-Level Marketing Programs

Tom Ashbrook, NPR WBUR

Health care price tags won’t find you the best doctor

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Health care price tags won’t find you the best doctor

Michael L. Millenson, STAT News

The Wall Street Journal: CMO Today Newsletter

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The Wall Street Journal: CMO Today Newsletter

Lara O’Reilly, The Wall Street Journal

Tips on Getting Real Deals at Outlet Malls

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Tips on Getting Real Deals at Outlet Malls

Lisa Lee Freeman, AARP

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Objects to Wellesse® Glucosamine Settlement

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Ad Watchdog TINA.org Objects to Wellesse® Glucosamine Settlement

Demands Real Change to Deceptive Marketing of Popular Supplement MADISON, Conn., Feb. 11, 2015 — Continuing its efforts to fight for settlements that are fair to consumers and mandate real changes…

Lawyers to Pocket $5.25 Million in Unfair Herbalife Settlement

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Lawyers to Pocket $5.25 Million in Unfair Herbalife Settlement

Consumer Group TINA.org Objecting MADISON, CONN. March 17, 2015 — Ad watchdog organization, truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), filed a brief on Monday asking the court to reject the proposed settlement of a…

TINA.org’s Action on Glucosamine Settlement Helps Spur Revision

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TINA.org’s Action on Glucosamine Settlement Helps Spur Revision

Final Agreement Bans Deceptive Claims Made by Walmart, Walgreens & Supervalu MADISON, CONN. March 25, 2015 — A federal judge has given final approval to a class-action settlement that permanently changes how…

Does Your State Reveal Consumer Complaints?

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Does Your State Reveal Consumer Complaints?

TINA.org Publishes Results of Nationwide Open Records Review MADISON, CONN. November 18, 2015 — Consumers rely on online reviews and ratings sites when making purchasing decisions but these tools are…

TINA.org Investigation Reveals What You Should Know About Plexus

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TINA.org Investigation Reveals What You Should Know About Plexus

MADISON, CONN. November 12, 2016 – Plexus Worldwide, an Arizona-based multilevel marketing (MLM) company that markets nutritional supplements, weight-loss, and personal care products, calls itself the “health and happiness” company that offers…

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Investigates BBB Ratings

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Ad Watchdog TINA.org Investigates BBB Ratings

MADISON, CONN. February 7, 2017 – The Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises consumers to “look for the seal” of accreditation and “Trust BBB Accredited Businesses,” portraying companies in good standing with the…

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against Energy Supplier Stream Energy Deceptively Marketing Business Opportunity

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Ad Watchdog TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against Energy Supplier Stream Energy Deceptively Marketing Business Opportunity

MADISON, CONN. September 12, 2018 – Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has filed a deceptive advertising complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Texas Attorney General against Stream Gas…

TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against Diageo for Deceptive Influencer Marketing of Ciroc

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TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against Diageo for Deceptive Influencer Marketing of Ciroc

MADISON, CONN., Dec. 11, 2018 — Diageo’s Ciroc has experienced a meteoric rise in sales over the past decade thanks in part to a marketing strategy heavily focused on celebrity…

Energy Drink Company Shut Down Amidst Pyramid Scheme Allegations

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Energy Drink Company Shut Down Amidst Pyramid Scheme Allegations

Ad Watchdog’s Investigation Spurs FTC Action MADISON, CONN. August 26, 2015 — Vemma Nutrition, an Arizona-based dietary supplement and energy drink company, was quietly shut down by the Federal Trade…

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Company Outed for Deceptive Marketing of Children’s Supplement

Buyer’s Remorse? You May Not Be Stuck With It

‘Deceptive marketing works’ — social media ads grab attention of regulators

Instagram Advertisers Switch From Celebrities To ‘Microinfluencers’

The Perils of Multi-Level Marketing Programs

Health care price tags won’t find you the best doctor

The Wall Street Journal: CMO Today Newsletter

Tips on Getting Real Deals at Outlet Malls

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Objects to Wellesse® Glucosamine Settlement

Lawyers to Pocket $5.25 Million in Unfair Herbalife Settlement

TINA.org’s Action on Glucosamine Settlement Helps Spur Revision

Does Your State Reveal Consumer Complaints?

TINA.org Investigation Reveals What You Should Know About Plexus

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Investigates BBB Ratings

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against Energy Supplier Stream Energy Deceptively Marketing Business Opportunity

TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against Diageo for Deceptive Influencer Marketing of Ciroc

Energy Drink Company Shut Down Amidst Pyramid Scheme Allegations