Walmart’s Undisclosed Advergame on Roblox Targets Children Consumer News Walmart’s Undisclosed Advergame on Roblox Targets Children TINA.org, together with other consumer groups, calls for immediate audit of Walmart Universe of Play.
Few Regulations Govern Alcohol Advertising Consumer News Few Regulations Govern Alcohol Advertising Though it may be hard to believe, the alcohol advertising industry is self-regulated. What does that mean? It means it’s its own boss and makes up its own rules when…
Can You Spot the Ad: Twitter Consumer News Can You Spot the Ad: Twitter Twitter says its native ads are “clearly labeled” as such. Why don’t you be the judge.
Companies Accused of Greenwashing Consumer News Companies Accused of Greenwashing When companies green it, they better mean it.
DJ Khaled’s Snapchat Sobers Up Consumer News DJ Khaled’s Snapchat Sobers Up The ‘King of Snapchat’ scales back promotion of alcohol following TINA.org investigation.
Pot Ad Regs: Overly Restrictive or Too Lax? Consumer News Pot Ad Regs: Overly Restrictive or Too Lax? Lawmakers struggle with branding initiatives.
Study Says ‘Drink Responsibly’ Messages Fall Terribly Short Consumer News Study Says ‘Drink Responsibly’ Messages Fall Terribly Short Messages promote products instead of conveying relevant public health information, study finds.
TINA.org’s Complaint Sparks Advertising Changes Consumer News TINA.org’s Complaint Sparks Advertising Changes NourishLife has changed parts of its website in response to issues raised by truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org).
What Messages Are Advertisers Receiving about Paid Content? Consumer News What Messages Are Advertisers Receiving about Paid Content? TINA.org reviews self-regulatory action aimed at labels.
Vape Shops Clouding Issues of Safety Consumer News Vape Shops Clouding Issues of Safety Your neighborhood vape shop may not be giving you accurate information.
TINA.org to Bob’s Discount Furniture: Stop the Deceptive Advertising Consumer News TINA.org to Bob’s Discount Furniture: Stop the Deceptive Advertising TINA.org follow-up investigation finds consumers are still not getting the full story on store’s financing program.
FTC Ignores Pleas to Make L’Oréal Pay Consumer News FTC Ignores Pleas to Make L’Oréal Pay Agency gives L’Oréal a get-out-of-jail-free pass with deceptive advertising settlement.
Sony’s #Gamechanger Misled Consumers, FTC Says Consumer News Sony’s #Gamechanger Misled Consumers, FTC Says Handheld gaming console failed to deliver the “game changing” technologies promised in advertising.
Ad Board Tells NourishLife to Stop Deceptive Claims Consumer News Ad Board Tells NourishLife to Stop Deceptive Claims NAD rules child-supplement maker must make changes to its marketing.
TINA’s Take: FTC Bars TurboTax Owner from Deceptively Advertising “Free” Tax Prep Consumer News TINA’s Take: FTC Bars TurboTax Owner from Deceptively Advertising “Free” Tax Prep It’s not the first time the company has been accused of pulling a bait and switch.
TINA’s Take: The Paid Ads Left Out of the Facebook Ad Boycott Consumer News TINA’s Take: The Paid Ads Left Out of the Facebook Ad Boycott It’s disingenuous for brands to suggest they are boycotting a platform and then still run ads on that platform.
GNC: No Stranger To Regulatory Enforcement Consumer News GNC: No Stranger To Regulatory Enforcement False advertising and wrongful death are among a plethora of allegations filed against the supplement retailer.
7 Super Bowl Companies with Advertising Fouls Consumer News 7 Super Bowl Companies with Advertising Fouls TINA.org is throwing the flag on several Big Game advertisers this year.
The Most Meaningless Word in Advertising? Consumer News The Most Meaningless Word in Advertising? Check out TINA.org’s video on one of advertising’s favorite words.