Ad Watchdog TINA.org Objects to Unfair Class Action Settlement

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Ad Watchdog TINA.org Objects to Unfair Class Action Settlement

Lawyers To Pocket $4 Million in Glucosamine Deal MADISON, CONN. Nov. 15, 2017 – Continuing its efforts to fight for settlements that are fair to consumers and mandate real changes…

JustFab Is Reviewing Customer Service Practices as Complaints Pile Up

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JustFab Is Reviewing Customer Service Practices as Complaints Pile Up

Kim Bhasin, Bloomberg

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reports “Kidfluencer” Ryan ToysReview to FTC

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Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reports “Kidfluencer” Ryan ToysReview to FTC

MADISON, CONN. September 4, 2019– An investigation by truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has found that popular “kidfluencer” YouTube channel, Ryan ToysReview, is deceiving millions of preschoolers, who, in their early stages of…

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

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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…

Jane Marie and Dann Gallucci’s ‘The Dream’ podcast investigates the promises of a booming wellness industry

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Jane Marie and Dann Gallucci’s ‘The Dream’ podcast investigates the promises of a booming wellness industry

Eric Ducker, Los Angeles Times

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

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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…

‘Almay Simply American’ Slogan Gets a Makeover

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‘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…

TINA.org Files Complaint Against Cancer Treatment Centers of America And Puts 42 Additional Cancer Centers on Notice

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TINA.org Files Complaint Against Cancer Treatment Centers of America And Puts 42 Additional Cancer Centers on Notice

MADISON, CONN. October 23, 2018 – A yearlong investigation by ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) into the marketing of the top 50 cancer centers around the country that spent the most…

Investigation by truthinadvertising.org Reveals Eight Things You Should Know About Vemma

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Investigation by truthinadvertising.org Reveals Eight Things You Should Know About Vemma

MADISON, CT, July 10, 2013 — Vemma Nutrition Company promises it will “transform lives through ultra premium products and a generous compensation plan.” The Scottsdale, Ariz.-based company, which touts that…

Sen. Blumenthal calls for crackdown on ‘kidfluencers’

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Sen. Blumenthal calls for crackdown on ‘kidfluencers’

Samaia Hernandez, WTNH News 8

TINA.org Notifies Celebrities Promoting NFTs

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TINA.org Notifies Celebrities Promoting NFTs

MADISON, CONN. August 9, 2022 — An increasing number of celebrities are jumping on the NFT bandwagon, showcasing their digital assets on social media for the world to see. But are…

TINA.org Refers Publisher Agora to FTC for Enforcement Action; Investigation Reveals Deception & Dark Patterns

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TINA.org Refers Publisher Agora to FTC for Enforcement Action; Investigation Reveals Deception & Dark Patterns

MADISON, CONN. June 21, 2021 – Despite a $2 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission in February 2021, publishing giant Monument & Cathedral Holdings, better known as Agora, and…

TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against New Balance for Deceptive Made in USA Marketing

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TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against New Balance for Deceptive Made in USA Marketing

MADISON, CONN. September 20, 2021 – According to the latest investigation by consumer advocacy organization truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), New Balance is deceptively marketing some of its athletic shoes as “made in…

FTC Dissent Could Spell End To Strict Health Ad Standard

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FTC Dissent Could Spell End To Strict Health Ad Standard

Allison Grande, Law360

Who’s to Blame for a Food Class-Action Lawsuit?

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Who’s to Blame for a Food Class-Action Lawsuit?

Jennifer Kaplan, Eat Drink Better

Time to better regulate cosmetics claims and ads in the U.S. says TINA.org

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Time to better regulate cosmetics claims and ads in the U.S. says TINA.org

Andrew McDougall, Cosmetics Design

Philips AirFloss Buyers Shafted In False Ad Deal, Group Says

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Philips AirFloss Buyers Shafted In False Ad Deal, Group Says

Linda Chiem, Law360

Insurance Marketplaces and Your Personal Information

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Insurance Marketplaces and Your Personal Information

Lisa Zamosky, WebMD

Roblox Accused of Deceptive Marketing In Complaint to FTC

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Roblox Accused of Deceptive Marketing In Complaint to FTC

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Companies Try to Sell Videogaming as the Next Big Advertising Channel

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Companies Try to Sell Videogaming as the Next Big Advertising Channel

Katie Deighton, The Wall Street Journal