“MLMs might not be able to get away with their shady promises much longer”

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“MLMs might not be able to get away with their shady promises much longer”

Emily Stewart, Vox

Ad Watchdog Issues Warning about E-Cigarette Marketing

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Ad Watchdog Issues Warning about E-Cigarette Marketing

Review Finds Widespread Problems MADISON, CONN. September 2, 2015 — Consumers eager to try out e-cigarettes need to be wary of the flood of questionable ad claims on the Internet…

Walmart Made in USA Misrepresentations Not Wiped Clean As Promised

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Walmart Made in USA Misrepresentations Not Wiped Clean As Promised

Ad Watchdog’s Review Finds Persistent Issues MADISON, Conn., Oct. 26, 2015  — To help close an inquiry into false and deceptive Made in the USA claims on its website, Walmart assured…

Ad Watchdog Calls Out Broadcast Networks for Airing Deceptive Ads

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Ad Watchdog Calls Out Broadcast Networks for Airing Deceptive Ads

TINA.org Urges Better Screening MADISON, CONN., January 19, 2016 – Consumer advocacy organization, truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), has put major broadcast networks on notice regarding deceptive advertising. The ad watchdog alerted ABC,…

TINA.org Reports BMW to Regulators for Deceptive Made in USA Claims

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TINA.org Reports BMW to Regulators for Deceptive Made in USA Claims

MADISON, CONN. Oct. 18, 2023—Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission against BMW for making deceptive Made in USA claims. Despite advertising that its…

Rihanna hopes fashion show brings ‘a little bit of happiness’ during pandemic

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Rihanna hopes fashion show brings ‘a little bit of happiness’ during pandemic

Zoe Christian Jones, CBS News

CT company Potoo Solutions helps Amazon spot bogus reviews

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CT company Potoo Solutions helps Amazon spot bogus reviews

Alexander Soule, CT Insider

That smiling LinkedIn profile face might be a computer-generated fake

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That smiling LinkedIn profile face might be a computer-generated fake

Shannon Bond, NPR

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…

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Follows Up on Kardashians’ Deceptive Advertising

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Ad Watchdog TINA.org Follows Up on Kardashians’ Deceptive Advertising

MADISON, CONN. Sept. 26, 2017 –A little over a year ago, truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against the Kardashian/Jenner sisters for publishing social media posts that…

Walmart Continues Use of Deceptive Made in USA Claims

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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…

Federal Trade Commission Pens Letters Admonishing Instagram Influencers

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Federal Trade Commission Pens Letters Admonishing Instagram Influencers

Emma Sarran Webster, Teen Vogue

GSA Issues Notice Concerning Trade Agreements Act and “Made in America” Compliance

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GSA Issues Notice Concerning Trade Agreements Act and “Made in America” Compliance

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, Lexology

Vemma CEO confident after Tempe company’s court hearing on pyramid scheme allegations

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Vemma CEO confident after Tempe company’s court hearing on pyramid scheme allegations

Devin Conley, Cronkite News PBS

Stellantis Steers Away from Deceptive Made in USA Claims

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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…

TINA.org Notifies Automakers Deceptively Marketing Made in USA Vehicles

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TINA.org Notifies Automakers Deceptively Marketing Made in USA Vehicles

MADISON, CONN. November 7, 2022 – No Super Bowl is complete without at least one car commercial teeming with red, white and blue flags and blatant nods to Americana with…

Gas Company’s ‘Burn Money’ Ad Featured Oil Price. . .From Last Summer

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Gas Company’s ‘Burn Money’ Ad Featured Oil Price. . .From Last Summer

Aaron Hastings, Hartford Courant

People Who Felt Tricked Into Thinking Vitaminwater Was A Health Drink Might Be Compensated With Cash

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People Who Felt Tricked Into Thinking Vitaminwater Was A Health Drink Might Be Compensated With Cash

Lara O’Reilly, Business Insider

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

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

Brianna Atkinson, The Herald Sun

The Preteen’s Guide to Getting Rich Off YouTube

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The Preteen’s Guide to Getting Rich Off YouTube

Lucas Shaw & Mark Bergen, Bloomberg