Ad Trends TINA.org Will Be Watching in 2017

A closer look at what we’ll be scrutinizing in the new year.

Fitbit’s Charge HR and Surge Wristbands

Mophie’s Juice Pack Plus for iPhone 6/6s

USANA Health Claims Database

INRatio Products

Volkswagen’s ‘Clean Diesel’

German automaker agrees to pay $14.7 billion to settle deceptive advertising and cheating allegations.

E-Cigs Subject to Pre-Market Approval under FDA Final Rules

Critics say there are still gaps in regulation of marketing of vaping products.

Duracell Batteries with the Duralock Ring

Beachbody On Demand

We try to trim the fat on this “risk-free” trial offer.

Join.me

What to know about this online meeting tool before you join.

Duralock Batteries

Before You Be Snapping and Chatting, Remember This

Popular app reaches agreement with FTC to make privacy changes.

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…

E-Cigarettes Hitting Teen Targets?

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

Apple Lightning Connector

Is that a Real Query Result or a Paid Ad?

FTC tells search engines to distinguish sponsored results.

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.

Good Ways to Avoid Bad Apps

That app you must have may not be what you think.

Federal Communications Commission

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

Make Sure Your Energy Savings Products Really Save you Money

As prices for electricity and gas soar, companies have been offering energy-saving devices that should save you bucks.  In many cases, these companies are legitimate and their products earn the…