Nest Programmable Thermostats Ad Alert Nest Programmable Thermostats Nest Labs Inc. claimed in advertisements for its Nest Programmable Thermostat that “89% of other programmable thermostats are not programmed because they are so complicated that most consumers do not…
Carfax Ad Alert Carfax Carfax, Inc. has discontinued certain broadcast advertising after receiving a letter of inquiry from The National Advertising Division (NAD) is the advertising industry’s self-regulatory body administered by the Council of Better…
TaylorMade ROCKETBALLZ Fairway Woods Ad Alert TaylorMade ROCKETBALLZ Fairway Woods TaylorMade claimed that “the average golfer picked up about 17 yards with the ROCKETBALLZ 3-Wood,” a golf club made by the company. The National Advertising Division (NAD) is the advertising…
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American Beverage Association’s Every Bottle Back Recycling Initiative Ad Alert American Beverage Association’s Every Bottle Back Recycling Initiative Inquiry finds trade group overstates environmental benefits of recycling program.
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Cariuma Ad Alert Cariuma Sneaker company modifies sponsored social media post following TINA.org inquiry.
JBS: ‘Net Zero by 2040’ Ad Alert JBS: ‘Net Zero by 2040’ Regulators have a beef with company’s climate pledge.
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Donations Intended for Black Lives Matter Instead Go To Unaffiliated Group with Near-Identical Name Ad Alert Donations Intended for Black Lives Matter Instead Go To Unaffiliated Group with Near-Identical Name Some of the world’s largest corporations have reportedly raised millions of dollars for the Black Lives Matter Foundation, which is unaffiliated with the international movement.
Neuriva’s ‘Clinically Proven’ Ingredients Claims Ad Alert Neuriva’s ‘Clinically Proven’ Ingredients Claims Memory supplement’s “clinically proven” ingredients claims fall apart upon closer inspection of supporting ingredient studies.
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Petmate Cat Litter Pans Ad Alert Petmate Cat Litter Pans Meowie wowie: Claims to ward off litter pan odors are scrutinized.
The Scoop on Goop, Gwyneth Paltrow’s Wellness Empire Ad Alert The Scoop on Goop, Gwyneth Paltrow’s Wellness Empire What you should know about the pseudoscience at the center of the brand.
Sonicare Electric Toothbrushes Ad Alert Sonicare Electric Toothbrushes Unsupported claims to remove more plaque than a competitor’s e-toothbrush land product’s marketers in hot water.
Pampers Easy Ups Ad Alert Pampers Easy Ups Pampers attempts to skirt substantiation with puffery defense.
Balance of Nature Ad Alert Balance of Nature Off-balance testimonials abound on supplement site, as NAD refers health claims to the FTC.