Reality Check: TINA.org Calls on FTC to Address Virtual Influencers

Why the FTC should consider virtual influencers as it reviews its Endorsement Guides.

Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds

The pandemic has also triggered lawsuits over privacy issues with some video conferencing apps, and more.

TINA.org Files Complaint against ‘Brain Training’ Company Neurocore

Unsubstantiated claims to treat ADHD, autism and depression are rampant in company’s marketing.

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reports “Kidfluencer” Ryan ToysReview to FTC

MADISON, CONN. September 4, 2019– An investigation by truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has found that popular “kidfluencer” YouTube channel, Ryan ToysReview, is deceiving millions of preschoolers, who, in their early stages of…

TINA.org’s Social Media Influencers Actions

A review of TINA.org’s work exposing deceptive marketing tactics by social media influencers.

Comment at FDA Public Meeting on Dietary Supplements

Comment made by TINA.org executive director, Bonnie Patten at the FDA’s public meeting on Responsible Innovation in Dietary Supplements held on May 16, 2019. Thank you for the opportunity to…

2019 Sprinter Built in the USA Marketing

Adore Me’s Marketing of Automatic Renewals

Companies Accused of Greenwashing

When companies green it, they better mean it.

MyPillow Gets a $1 Million Wake-Up Call

California consumer protection officials reach agreement with company to put health claims to bed.

J&J to Pay $2.2 B to Settle Deceptive Marketing Charges

Fine a deterrent, or just cost of doing business?

The Dirty Cats of the Super Bowl

These adorable fur balls help sell products, but are the companies free of false or deceptive marketing claims?

Were Gauguin’s Paintings Part of a Deceptive Marketing Ploy?

By the time Paul Gauguin left his wife and five kids to pursue a painting career in Tahiti, Polynesian women were not wandering around the island half naked.  In fact,…

O2PUR E-Cig Marketer Previously Cited by Utah Faces Fines

Utah seeks hearing that executive Scott Barth violated previous agreement prohibiting misleading marketing.

Rihanna’s Lingerie Line Accused of Deceptive Marketing

Sapna Maheshwari, New York Times

Toying with Gender Marketing

Not all girls like to play with dolls. What’s a race car girl to do when her favorite toys are marketed towards boys?

Wyeth Agrees to $490 Million Payout for Unlawful Marketing

Justice Department says company put profits over safety.

FTC Says Telemarketing Firm at it Again

Agency seeks contempt order for repeat offender.

Caprice Marketing

At the request of the FTC, a U.S. District Court recently halted the operations and froze the assets of Caprice Marketing, a company that advertised payday loans but instead charged…

TINA.org Renews Effort on Deceptively Marketed Supplement

European agency rules that marketing of formula is misleading.