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Pfizer Prescribed a Truth Pill

Pfizer Prescribed a Truth Pill

Pfizer overstated the benefits and efficiency of a popular antibiotic in a direct-to-consumer advertising campaign.

White Baby Guaranteed or Your Money Back

White Baby Guaranteed or Your Money Back

Study confirms that racial minorities are underrepresented in accessing fertility services.

Are Tobacco Ad Regulations Doing Enough to Deter Smoking?

Are Tobacco Ad Regulations Doing Enough to Deter Smoking?

How tobacco companies can advertise is heavily regulated. For example, ads for tobacco products are banned from TV and radio, and all advertising for cigarettes and packaging of the product are…

Eat Your Way to Better Health: Food & Health Claims

Eat Your Way to Better Health: Food & Health Claims

“Contains antioxidants” “Clinically Proven to Enhance Immune System” “Balances Digestive Health” Who wouldn’t want to eat their way to better health? Ads and labels for food and beverage products today…

What do Jewelry and Art Have in Common?

What do Jewelry and Art Have in Common?

What do jewelry and art have in common? They both are easily subject to particular types of deceptive advertising. Here’s a look at five kinds of advertising deception to watch…

Clothing: What Material is Really in Your Closet?

Clothing: What Material is Really in Your Closet?

We all know that clothes look better on supermodels than on us. No news there. But when are clothing ads considered deceptive? Misleading ads for clothing and textiles come in…

Worst False Ad Settlements of 2021

Worst False Ad Settlements of 2021

Class-action settlements leave consumers behind.

Deceptive Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2022

Deceptive Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2022

The metaverse is here.

Parents, Players Cite Myriad Issues in FTC Complaints against Roblox

Parents, Players Cite Myriad Issues in FTC Complaints against Roblox

One of the top complaints among parents: Roblox fails to protect their children’s digital assets.

Roblox Quietly Removes Its Ban on Ads Directed at Kids

Roblox Quietly Removes Its Ban on Ads Directed at Kids

What’s stopping advertisers from targeting children now?

Most Deceptive Ads of 2022

Most Deceptive Ads of 2022

Some of the worst ads TINA.org covered this year.

These Super Bowl LVIII Advertisers Have Been Taken to Court for Deceptive Marketing

These Super Bowl LVIII Advertisers Have Been Taken to Court for Deceptive Marketing

Several of this year’s Super Bowl advertisers have run into legal trouble for alleged deceptive marketing.

Jury Hands Down Verdict in Prevagen Deceptive Marketing Case

Jury Hands Down Verdict in Prevagen Deceptive Marketing Case

Verdict comes nine years after TINA.org alerted regulator to supplement’s unsubstantiated health claims.

Holiday Shopping: Separating the Real Deals from the Fake Ones

Holiday Shopping: Separating the Real Deals from the Fake Ones

TINA.org offers some tips on how to avoid a shopping mishap this season.

2025 Deceptive Ad Trends

2025 Deceptive Ad Trends

A closer look at what we’ll be monitoring in the new year.

The Marketing Myth of the ‘Made in USA’ Car

The Marketing Myth of the ‘Made in USA’ Car

TINA.org investigations expose the truth and prompt marketing changes

Renewal by Andersen’s ‘Made in USA’ Window Dressing

Renewal by Andersen’s ‘Made in USA’ Window Dressing

TINA.org files FTC complaint against company.

California Sues MyPillow for Deceptively Advertised Sleep Study Following TINA.org Complaint

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.

11 Things You Should Know About Banners Broker

11 Things You Should Know About Banners Broker

Legitimate company or illegal pyramid scheme?

TINA.org Webinar: FTC’s Remedial Authority After AMG

TINA.org Webinar: FTC’s Remedial Authority After AMG

In case you missed it, watch the webinar with FTC Commissioner Rohit Chopra.