Comcast agrees to pull ‘disparaging’ phrase in AT&T parody

TV commercial gets edit following decision from the National Advertising Division.

HARP Refinance Lender: Not what You May Think it Is

Website with name similar to government mortgage program is filling inboxes. What is it after?

MOTOACTV GPS Sports Watch

The Winners from the 2014 Cannes Lions

The 2014 Cannes Lion Ad Award Winners, it’s like the Oscars of advertising.

Privacy-Schmivacy

Privacy protection? Not so much.

AT&T’s $160 for 10 GB Plan

https://truthinadvertising.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/TV-Commercial-AT_T-Family-Sharing-Plans-Sleeping-Baby-Rethink-Possible.mp4 This ad could make it seem, to a reasonable consumer, that your family of four will pay only $160 a month for a phone plan that includes 10 GB…

Fitbit Force

E-Cigarettes Hitting Teen Targets?

As more teens vape, lawmakers worry about e-cig ads.

Apple Lightning Connector

Olay Pro-X Advanced Cleansing System

The National Advertising Division (NAD) is the advertising industry’s self-regulatory body administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus. is advising Olay to discontinue claims that its Pro-X Advanced Cleansing…

“Key Master” Game

Ads Hopscotching across Platforms

Consumers are gaining control over TV ads, but more are popping up in social media.

Is that a Real Query Result or a Paid Ad?

FTC tells search engines to distinguish sponsored results.

Happy Birthday Sliced Bread

Sliced bread is 85 and its history includes many health claims.

What You Should Know about Vemma

Investigation reveals a number of questionable practices.

AG Tells T-Mobile to Hang Up No Contract Claims

T-Mobile got slapped by the Washington State Attorney General for allegedly failing to disclose hidden early termination charges.

Federal Communications Commission

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable in the U.S.

Is Your Cellphone Spying on You?

The mobile phone world was rocked in November 2011 when a systems administrator from Connecticut posted a 17-minute video on YouTube showcasing how a hidden program installed on millions of…

The Financial Services Industry

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is the financial services industry’s primary self-regulating body.  FINRA’s stated mission is to protect investors by making sure the financial industry operates fairly and…

USANA Influencer Marketing Database