TINA.org Investigation Reveals MLM Industry Rife with Illegal Health Claims

Press Release

TINA.org Investigation Reveals MLM Industry Rife with Illegal Health Claims

MADISON, CONN. November 7, 2016 – Calling into question the Direct Selling Association’s commitment to consumer protection, a truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) investigation has revealed that 97 percent of DSA member companies…

Investigation by Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reveals What You Should Know About Jeunesse

Press Release

Investigation by Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reveals What You Should Know About Jeunesse

MADISON, Conn., Oct. 20, 2015 — Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has filed a deceptive advertising complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Florida Attorney General against Jeunesse Global, LLC, a multi-level marketing…

‘Almay Simply American’ Slogan Gets a Makeover

Press Release

‘Almay Simply American’ Slogan Gets a Makeover

Revlon Makes Changes After Ad Watchdog Files Complaint MADISON, CONN. July 2, 2015 — Revlon has made dramatic changes to its marketing campaign for the Almay brand after a deceptive advertising…

Lawyers to Pocket $5.25 Million in Unfair Herbalife Settlement

Press Release

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…

Ad Watchdog Launches Its Own Campaign

Press Release

Ad Watchdog Launches Its Own Campaign

“The truth’s not always easy, but in advertising, it’s the law,” says truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) MADISON, Conn., March 24, 2014— Non-profit advertising watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) today launched its first national advertising campaign,…

TINA.org Reports Meal Kit Giant HelloFresh to FTC

Press Release

TINA.org Reports Meal Kit Giant HelloFresh to FTC

MADISON, CONN. June 22, 2022 While millions of Americans struggle with rising food prices and empty store shelves, meal kit retailer HelloFresh advertises “delicious meals delivered to your door,” enticing consumers…

Roblox rolls out new ad tools amid concerns around how companies market to children — the core users on the platform

Media Coverage

Roblox rolls out new ad tools amid concerns around how companies market to children — the core users on the platform

Marty Swant & Alexander Lee, Digiday

Walmart winds down Roblox play as metaverse lands in privacy crosshairs

Media Coverage

Walmart winds down Roblox play as metaverse lands in privacy crosshairs

Peter Adams, Marketing Dive

‘It’s just really disturbing’: ‘Cocaine’ drink sold in Durham sparks community concerns

Media Coverage

‘It’s just really disturbing’: ‘Cocaine’ drink sold in Durham sparks community concerns

Brianna Atkinson, The Herald Sun

Rising caffeine levels spark calls for ban on energy drink sales to children

Media Coverage

Rising caffeine levels spark calls for ban on energy drink sales to children

Kailyn Rhone, Reuters

Stellantis Steers Away from Deceptive Made in USA Claims

Press Release

Stellantis Steers Away from Deceptive Made in USA Claims

MADISON, CONN. April 9, 2025 — Dutch automaker Stellantis has paused its new “American Born” campaign after getting called out by consumer advocacy organization truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org). Released in the wake…

Consumer Groups Say TikTok Risks Drawing Scrutiny of Yet Another Regulator, the FTC

Media Coverage

Consumer Groups Say TikTok Risks Drawing Scrutiny of Yet Another Regulator, the FTC

Sam Sabin, Morning Consult

POPULAR YOUTUBE TOY REVIEWER WHO’S JUST A KID UNDER SCRUTINY FOR ‘DECEPTIVE ADVERTISING’

Media Coverage

POPULAR YOUTUBE TOY REVIEWER WHO’S JUST A KID UNDER SCRUTINY FOR ‘DECEPTIVE ADVERTISING’

AdAge

Gold posts: Social-media endorsements are the latest thing in advertising

Media Coverage

Gold posts: Social-media endorsements are the latest thing in advertising

The Economist

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reports Herbalife’s Coronavirus Claims to FTC

Press Release

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reports Herbalife’s Coronavirus Claims to FTC

MADISON, CONN. April 28, 2020 – Truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has filed a complaint against multilevel marketing company Herbalife with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for deceptive claims that Herbalife products can…

TINA.org Report: Over 100 LuLaRoe Distributors Have Filed for Bankruptcy

Press Release

TINA.org Report: Over 100 LuLaRoe Distributors Have Filed for Bankruptcy

MADISON, CONN. April 30, 2019 – LuLaRoe (LLR) distributors are more likely to end up bankrupt than to reach the highest tier in the company’s distributor ranks, according to a new…

Energy Drink Company Exposed by Ad Watchdog TINA.org Settles FTC Pyramid Case

Press Release

Energy Drink Company Exposed by Ad Watchdog TINA.org Settles FTC Pyramid Case

MADISON, CONN. December 16, 2016 – Vemma Nutrition, an Arizona-based multi-level marketing (MLM) company that the Federal Trade Commission labeled a pyramid scheme in a lawsuit filed last year, has…

TINA.org Investigation Reveals What You Should Know About Plexus

Press Release

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…

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…