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Marketers that Get Coal in Their 2020 Holiday Stocking

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Marketers that Get Coal in Their 2020 Holiday Stocking

Find out which companies (and people) are on TINA.org’s 2020 naughty list for deceptive marketing.

7 Marketers That Get Coal in Their 2019 Holiday Stocking

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7 Marketers That Get Coal in Their 2019 Holiday Stocking

TINA.org’s annual list includes a pillow maker, a televangelist and a for-profit college.

Aloe Veritas

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Aloe Veritas

MLM becomes the first to have its ad claims referred to the FTC by direct selling self-regulatory program.

The DSA Waffles Over AdvoCare

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The DSA Waffles Over AdvoCare

Former MLM holds onto its DSA membership in the aftermath of $150 million pyramid scheme settlement.

Direct Selling: An Industry in Decline

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Direct Selling: An Industry in Decline

TINA.org’s analysis of the direct selling industry.

Ad or Not? USA Today and Primerica

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Ad or Not? USA Today and Primerica

Company tweet muddies sponsored content.

Primerica

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Primerica

TINA.org breaks down deceptive income claims touted by top earner at recent convention.

TINA.org Report: Over 100 LuLaRoe Distributors Have Filed for Bankruptcy

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TINA.org Report: Over 100 LuLaRoe Distributors Have Filed for Bankruptcy

MADISON, CONN. April 30, 2019 – LuLaRoe (LLR) distributors are more likely to end up bankrupt than to reach the highest tier in the company’s distributor ranks, according to a new…

LuLaRoe Distributors in Bankruptcy as Founder Touts Financial Freedom

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LuLaRoe Distributors in Bankruptcy as Founder Touts Financial Freedom

At least 115 current or former LuLaRoe distributors have filed for personal bankruptcy since 2016.

Worst False Ad Settlements of 2018

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Worst False Ad Settlements of 2018

Class-action settlements leave consumers behind.

Prüvit Distributors, Co-Founder Making Illegal Health Claims

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Prüvit Distributors, Co-Founder Making Illegal Health Claims

The key to marketing for this ketone-centric MLM appears to be illegal health claims.

TINA.org to Team National: Take Down Questionable Income Claims

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TINA.org to Team National: Take Down Questionable Income Claims

TINA.org’s #TNTruth social media campaign exposes company’s inappropriate income claims.

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