FTC, FCC to Weigh In on T-Mobile’s ‘Disparaging’ Claymation Ad

Referral to federal agencies follows AT&T complaint to the National Advertising Division.

Valentine’s Day Deception: Don’t Fall for These Bad Ads

From “Belgian” chocolates made in the U.S. to knockoff engagement rings, be wary of these roadblocks to love.

StubHub

NAD says service fees should be disclosed alongside initial ticket prices, as opposed to at checkout.

Shop-Vac Vacuums

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Objects to Unfair Class Action Settlement

Lawyers To Pocket $4 Million in Glucosamine Deal MADISON, CONN. Nov. 15, 2017 – Continuing its efforts to fight for settlements that are fair to consumers and mandate real changes…

Warner Brothers & PewDiePie Not Game to Disclose Influencer Marketing

MADISON, CONN.  Oct. 31, 2017 –Last November Warner Bros. entered into a final consent order with the FTC to settle charges related to a 2014 influencer marketing campaign for its Lord of…

Panera Delivery

Contrary to what one of its TV ads say, Panera does not, in fact, deliver “wherever.”

Flat Tummy Tea, Health Claims Edition

Detox tea company takes another lump from the ASA over influencers’ Instagram posts.

Advertised Discounts at Nordstrom Rack

Neurocore and ‘the Brink of Madness’

NAD finds brain performance company lack competent and reliable evidence for cognitive claims.

Breaking News: This Shouldn’t Be Advertised as Breaking News

Cable news appears to be redefining the meaning of breaking news and reaping ad dollars along the way.

Discounts at LensCrafters

Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts and “buy one, get one” promotions

Move Free Glucosamine Supplements

Allegations: Falsely advertising that Move Free provides joint health benefits when the ingredients in the supplement do not provide such benefits

Auction Site A Losing Bet for Consumers According to Ad Watchdog TINA.org

Advertising savings of 90 percent or more on a range of flashy electronics and consumer goods, penny auction website DealDash.com markets itself as “the fair and honest bidding site.” An…

Discounts and BOGO Offers at Jos. A. Bank Clothiers

BodyArmor

Sports drink company’s Haterade-fueled ad claims head to FTC for further review.

Sonicare Electric Toothbrushes

Unsupported claims to remove more plaque than a competitor’s e-toothbrush land product’s marketers in hot water.

What You Should Know about LuLaRoe

Achieving financial freedom from this MLM is as hard as finding those unicorn prints.

TINA.org’s 12 Days of Christmas

Get into the Christmas spirit with our annual review of deceptive advertising issues put to song.

TINA.org Investigation Reveals What You Should Know About Plexus

MADISON, CONN.  November 12, 2016 – Plexus Worldwide, an Arizona-based multilevel marketing (MLM) company that markets nutritional supplements, weight-loss, and personal care products, calls itself the “health and happiness” company that offers…