What Happens When Human Marketers Are Replaced, But Human Viewers Are Not

And why the problem is even worse when those human viewers are kids.

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…

Walmart’s Parent’s Choice Pediatric Shakes

Allegations: False natural claims

2021 Collection

Made in USA Refrigerants on Walmart.com

When it comes to made in the USA claims on Walmart’s website, there’s a lot of hot air.

Should Movie Theaters Be Required to Advertise Actual Start Times?

Under a proposed bill, theaters could be fined for making moviegoers guess.

OnStar Smart Driver and Smart Driver+

Allegations: Failing to disclose that data regarding consumers’ driving behavior collected by OnStar is shared with third parties

Bieber’s SpendSmart May Not Be Smart Deal

Would Justin Bieber’s folks want him to BillMyParents for this newly endorsed prepaid debit card?

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Petitions FTC for Made in USA Rule

MADISON, CONN. August 22, 2019– Consumer advocacy organization, truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), filed a formal petition today requesting that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) use its rulemaking authority to expand its enforcement…

Walmart’s Arm & Hammer Fresh-N-Natural Baking Soda

What You Should Know about the Trivia App Givling

Odds are you being good at trivia is not enough if you want to pay off your student loan debt with this app.

New U Life Health Claims

Campbell Soup and The American Heart Association

Is it Art or Advertising?

In today’s world it is getting tougher all the time to distinguish between marketing materials and art or entertainment.

Apollo Mental Clarity

What’s not so clear? How this “smart pill” works and won’t just end up maxing out your credit card.

When TINA.org Investigations Collide

These brand collabs are far from fab.

Cast a Wary Eye when Scanning Craigslist and Classifieds

More than 50 million Americans are using Craigslist for everything from bartering for services to finding a roommate. Unlike your local newspaper or magazine, Craigslist ads are generally free, which…

What You Should Know about Market America

MLM takes down hundreds of deceptive income claims following TINA.org investigation.

Watchdog calls Walmart out over ‘Made in USA’ claims

Cosmetics Business News

Walmart Pledges to Sell American-Made Products

Walmart has recently pledged to buy an additional $50 billion in American-made products in the next 10 years.