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Yes, Mr. Wilson, Potato Chips are Fattening

Yes, Mr. Wilson, Potato Chips are Fattening

I love potato chips. The ruffled ones with a little onion dip – now that’s heaven. But though I love potato chips dearly, they only enter our house once a…

A Lullaby of Deception

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A Lullaby of Deception

For Mike Huckabee’s next trick, a supplement that is ‘clinically proven’ to help users fall asleep, stay asleep and wake up refreshed.

What You Should Know about Used Cars and Open Recalls

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What You Should Know about Used Cars and Open Recalls

It may surprise you.

Breaking Down the Relationship between Brands and Teens

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Breaking Down the Relationship between Brands and Teens

Today’s teenagers are uniquely positioned in the marketing world.

5 Takeaways from #NAD2021

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5 Takeaways from #NAD2021

Checking in on the system of self-regulation in the ad industry.

‘Act Your Age’ = ‘Make A Terrible Financial Decision’

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‘Act Your Age’ = ‘Make A Terrible Financial Decision’

It might be a catchy slogan, but it’s not a universally good idea.

Content Confusion in an Era of Fake News

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Content Confusion in an Era of Fake News

Study demonstrates that effectively designed native advertising disclosures can decrease consumer deception.

The Prize Is (Not) Right

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The Prize Is (Not) Right

Auto dealership prize is not all it’s cracked up to be.

Do You Know what Big Data Knows about You?

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Do You Know what Big Data Knows about You?

FTC report highlights lack of transparency in data tracking.

Craigslist Apartments Double as Credit-Score Traps

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Craigslist Apartments Double as Credit-Score Traps

Craigslist, an online classified section with ads for jobs, love, severely over- and under-priced furniture, and apartments, among other things, can be a font of opportunity for the Internet savvy.…

TINA.org Files Comment in Support of Mass. AG’s Proposal to Ban Junk Fees