TINA Warns Federal Agency about False Made in USA Claims Press Release TINA Warns Federal Agency about False Made in USA Claims MADISON, CONN., March 14, 2016 – When Uncle Sam says something’s Made in the USA, you’re inclined to believe him. It is, after all, the U.S. government speaking. But an…
Market America Takes Down Deceptive Income Claims in Response to TINA.org Press Release Market America Takes Down Deceptive Income Claims in Response to TINA.org MADISON, CONN. November 2, 2020 A truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) investigation has found hundreds of atypical and exaggerated income claims made by multilevel marketing company Market America on its website and social…
TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against “Brain Training” Company Neurocore Press Release TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against “Brain Training” Company Neurocore MADISON, CONN. November 12, 2019 – Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against Neurocore, a “brain training” company with centers in Michigan…
California Regulators Crack Down on Goop After TINA.org Complaint Press Release California Regulators Crack Down on Goop After TINA.org Complaint MADISON, CONN. September 5, 2018 – Acting on a complaint filed by ad watchdog, truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), California regulators have reached a stipulated final judgment with Goop for using unsubstantiated health…
TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Over Kardashian/Jenner Instagram Marketing Press Release TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Over Kardashian/Jenner Instagram Marketing MADISON, CONN. August 26, 2016 – Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has followed through on a recent warning to the Kardashian/Jenner family and the companies they promote on Instagram by filing…
Walmart Continues Use of Deceptive Made in USA Claims Press Release Walmart Continues Use of Deceptive Made in USA Claims MADISON, CONN. June 28, 2016 –While Walmart is taking advantage of the July 4th holiday to host its 4th U.S. Manufacturing Summit and remind consumers of its marketing push to…
Adore Me Deceiving You, According to Ad Watchdog TINA.org Press Release Adore Me Deceiving You, According to Ad Watchdog TINA.org MADISON, CONN. May 10, 2016 Sexy designer lingerie at a discount is the premise behind Adore Me, one of the rising players in the fast growing subscription-goods industry. But an…
Investigation by Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reveals What You Should Know About Kyani Press Release Investigation by Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reveals What You Should Know About Kyani MADISON, CONN. April 5, 2016 Kyäni is an Idaho-based multilevel marketing business that sells nutritional supplements it says constitute a “Triangle of Health.” The company touts that its products, infused…
Ad Watchdog Issues Warning about E-Cigarette Marketing Press Release Ad Watchdog Issues Warning about E-Cigarette Marketing Review Finds Widespread Problems MADISON, CONN. September 2, 2015 — Consumers eager to try out e-cigarettes need to be wary of the flood of questionable ad claims on the Internet…
Gwyneth Paltrow Says Goop Magazine Ended After Disagreement With Publisher Over Fact-Checking Media Coverage Gwyneth Paltrow Says Goop Magazine Ended After Disagreement With Publisher Over Fact-Checking Harriet Alexander, The Telegraph
Energy Drink Company Shut Down Amidst Pyramid Scheme Allegations Press Release 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…
Kids’ Dietary Supplement Company Changes Deceptive Marketing Press Release 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…
Illegal Pyramid Scheme Exposed by truthinadvertising.org Press Release Illegal Pyramid Scheme Exposed by truthinadvertising.org Work from home, get rich, and vacation in luxurious resorts. That’s the promise offered by Washington-based Resorts360 Vacation Club. All you need to do is buy an expensive membership and…
End of an era: Pai waves goodbye to the FCC Media Coverage End of an era: Pai waves goodbye to the FCC Alexandra S. Levine, Politico
Rihanna’s Lingerie Line Accused of Deceptive Marketing Media Coverage Rihanna’s Lingerie Line Accused of Deceptive Marketing Sapna Maheshwari, New York Times
Tips on Getting Real Deals at Outlet Malls Media Coverage Tips on Getting Real Deals at Outlet Malls Lisa Lee Freeman, AARP
TINA.org leads charge against deceptive Instagram ads Media Coverage TINA.org leads charge against deceptive Instagram ads David Perera, FTC Watch
The Menopause Queen’s Gambit Media Coverage The Menopause Queen’s Gambit Danielle Friedman, The New York Times