Bonnie Patten

Bonnie, executive director of TINA.org, is an attorney and mother of three. Her commitment to educating the public about deceptive marketing stems from her belief that education is the only…

What You Should Know about USANA

Supplement MLM takes down dozens of deceptive claims following TINA.org investigation.

CelMD Hair and Skincare Products

Allegations: Falsely advertising the benefits of hair loss solutions and anti-aging skincare products

The Cost of Doing Business

Comparing the amount companies agree to pay to settle deceptive marketing charges with their annual revenue.

Sports Research’s Premium MCT Oil and Turmeric Curcumin C3 Complex

Allegations: Falsely advertising the benefits of taking MCT Oil and Turmeric Curcumin supplements

Cape Cod Sea Salt and Vinegar Kettle Cooked Potato Chips

Allegations: Falsely advertising the flavoring ingredients in the chips

Who’s Allowed to Play Games with the Stock Market?

The misleading advertising of democratizing finance.

Theraworx Relief

Pharmacist testimonials at the center of advertising inquiry head to the FTC for further review.

Marketers that Get Coal in Their 2020 Holiday Stocking

Find out which companies (and people) are on TINA.org’s 2020 naughty list for deceptive marketing.

Blue Diamond Enhanced Ceramic Non-Stick Pans

Allegations: Falsely advertising that “nothing sticks to Blue Diamond’s nonstick ceramic surface” on Blue Diamond Enhanced Ceramic Non-Stick Pans

Molekule Air Purifier

Allergy and asthma testimonials persist in wake of inquiry by the National Advertising Division.

Discounts at Kohl’s Stores

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…

TummyZen

NAD slams studies offered in support of “total heartburn relief” claims.

U.S. Cancer Centers Deceptive Testimonials Database

AT&T: ‘More For Your Thing’

Company’s puffery defense falls flat as NAD recommends changes to commercial.

California Is Latest to Strip Down Adore Me’s Deceptive Marketing

Online retailer agrees to pay a minimum of $200,000 in restitution to settle California action.

Voortman Bakery’s Windmill Cookies

Puffery or justified disappointment? You tell us.

Airplus Shoe Insoles

NAD and maker of Airplus shoe insoles get off on the wrong foot over health-related claims.

DirecTV’s ‘Worry-Free’ Signal Reliability

When it rains it pours.