TINA’s Take: Will Pinterest Enforce Its Ban on ALL Weight-Loss Ads? Consumer News TINA’s Take: Will Pinterest Enforce Its Ban on ALL Weight-Loss Ads? Despite the splashy announcement, weight-loss ads persist on social media platform.
Best Reader Tips of 2021 Consumer News Best Reader Tips of 2021 This year reader tips led to dozens of ad alerts, as well as a complaint to regulators.
5 Ad Claims that Don’t Score Consumer News 5 Ad Claims that Don’t Score Don’t be blindsided by these promotions made by companies who advertise in the Super Bowl.
LuLaRoe to Pay $4.75 Million to Settle Pyramid Allegations Consumer News LuLaRoe to Pay $4.75 Million to Settle Pyramid Allegations Settlement avoids a trial that had been scheduled to begin on Feb 16.
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WakeUpNow Put to Sleep: Closes down U.S. Affiliate Operations Consumer News WakeUpNow Put to Sleep: Closes down U.S. Affiliate Operations Company says former CEO is to blame for its failure.
California Sues MyPillow for Deceptively Advertised Sleep Study Following TINA.org Complaint Consumer News California Sues MyPillow for Deceptively Advertised Sleep Study Following TINA.org Complaint California files lawsuit against pillow maker over misleading health claims for the second time in three years.
Things to Know about Vemma One Year Later Consumer News Things to Know about Vemma One Year Later Company tweaks policies as pressure mounts.
Happy, Horny, Skinny Pill? Consumer News Happy, Horny, Skinny Pill? GSK will pay out $105 million in off-label use case.
Companies Painting VOCs with Broad Brush Consumer News Companies Painting VOCs with Broad Brush VOC-free claims can be tricky for paint, paint stripper and other products.
Exposing Ponzi and Pyramid Schemes Consumer News Exposing Ponzi and Pyramid Schemes Here’s a list of some key cases.
Who’s Who and Who’s Sued: Celebrities Fight Back against Fake Endorsements Consumer News Who’s Who and Who’s Sued: Celebrities Fight Back against Fake Endorsements Sometimes, even celebrities are surprised by what they’re selling.
New Balance, an Iconic Made in USA Brand, Defies FTC Law Consumer News New Balance, an Iconic Made in USA Brand, Defies FTC Law TINA.org files a complaint with federal regulators over shoemaker’s deceptive made in the USA claims.
Decoding Cosmetics Claims: ‘Not Tested on Animals,’ ‘Cruelty Free’ Consumer News Decoding Cosmetics Claims: ‘Not Tested on Animals,’ ‘Cruelty Free’ TINA.org investigates what’s behind the cruelty-free logos on the labels of cosmetic products.
Blowing the Whistle on These Super Bowl Advertisers’ Claims Consumer News Blowing the Whistle on These Super Bowl Advertisers’ Claims Instant replay shows six instances in which Super Bowl 52 advertisers have fumbled ad claims.
Six Deceptive Student Loan Debt Relief Claims Consumer News Six Deceptive Student Loan Debt Relief Claims Grads need to be on the lookout for these debt relief claims.
NutriMost Settles with FTC over Extreme Weight-Loss Claims Consumer News NutriMost Settles with FTC over Extreme Weight-Loss Claims The company’s signature pitch — lose 20 to 40 pounds in 40 days — lacked scientific support, the FTC alleged.
Five Hopped Up Beer Claims Consumer News Five Hopped Up Beer Claims Beer me some misleading ad claims this St. Patrick’s Day.
5 Misleading Super Bowl Product Claims Consumer News 5 Misleading Super Bowl Product Claims Challenges to these advertising claims have left them off-sides of the truth.
Nine Deceptive Better Brain Claims Consumer News Nine Deceptive Better Brain Claims Don’t let these better brain claims go to your head.