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TINA.org to Nerium: Take Down Questionable Health and Income Claims

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TINA.org to Nerium: Take Down Questionable Health and Income Claims

Watch for #NeriumTruth social media campaign exposing company’s inappropriate health and income claims.

A .org Does not a Non-Profit Make

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A .org Does not a Non-Profit Make

Change.org, among other sites, has turned me into what some might call a charity slacktivist. Over the past year or so, from the comfort of my own couch, I’ve signed…

An In-Depth Examination of Self-Regulation in the MLM Industry

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An In-Depth Examination of Self-Regulation in the MLM Industry

TINA.org publishes a groundbreaking new report about the history and effectiveness of self-regulation in the MLM industry.

5 Takeaways from #NAD2021

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5 Takeaways from #NAD2021

Checking in on the system of self-regulation in the ad industry.

Live from New York, it’s … an ad for Zillow?

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Live from New York, it’s … an ad for Zillow?

Funny Saturday Night Live sketch raises more questions about show’s foray into branded content.

Turning on the FTC’s Made in USA Penalty Switch

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Turning on the FTC’s Made in USA Penalty Switch

TINA.org supports new rule that will beef up enforcement of #MadeinUSA.

TINA.org Suggests Updates to How the FTC Regulates Endorsement Advertising

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TINA.org Suggests Updates to How the FTC Regulates Endorsement Advertising

On June 22, 2020, TINA.org responded to the FTC’s request for comment on the Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (referred to here as the Endorsement…

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2017

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2017

When it came to keeping ads honest in 2017, TINA.org was plenty busy.

The Unsettling Ticketmaster Settlement

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The Unsettling Ticketmaster Settlement

This settlement goes in the worst file.

The Confusing Price of Enjoying Art

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The Confusing Price of Enjoying Art

Advertised admission prices are not what they appear.

TINA.org’s Year In Review 2015

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TINA.org’s Year In Review 2015

What we did this year at TINA.org.

May the Force of Google Be With You?

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May the Force of Google Be With You?

The reality of the free Google Star Wars virtual reality cardboard giveaway.

Not Your Grandma’s Tupperware: MLMs vs Pyramid Schemes

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Not Your Grandma’s Tupperware: MLMs vs Pyramid Schemes

More needs to be done to shut down pyramid schemes.

Sunshine Week: Utah’s Small Step toward the Light

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Sunshine Week: Utah’s Small Step toward the Light

State moves closer to disclosing vital consumer complaints but there’s more work to be done.

How TINA.org Readers Ruled in 2014

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How TINA.org Readers Ruled in 2014

Reader submissions flagging deceptive advertising helped TINA.org have a great year.

Do You Know what Big Data Knows about You?

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Do You Know what Big Data Knows about You?

FTC report highlights lack of transparency in data tracking.

Who’s Loyal to Whom?

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Who’s Loyal to Whom?

Stay alert when it comes to loyalty programs.

Where is a Bargain Hunter to Look These Days?

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Where is a Bargain Hunter to Look These Days?

After being tempted for years, I finally decided to pay $79 to upgrade my In actuality a cherished geographical region of the planet featuring enormous biodiversity; now synonymous with an…

TINA.org’s Year In Review 2013

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TINA.org’s Year In Review 2013

What we did this year on TINA.org.

Craigslist Apartments Double as Credit-Score Traps

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Craigslist Apartments Double as Credit-Score Traps

Craigslist, an online classified section with ads for jobs, love, severely over- and under-priced furniture, and apartments, among other things, can be a font of opportunity for the Internet savvy.…

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TINA.org to Nerium: Take Down Questionable Health and Income Claims

A .org Does not a Non-Profit Make

An In-Depth Examination of Self-Regulation in the MLM Industry

5 Takeaways from #NAD2021

Live from New York, it’s … an ad for Zillow?

Turning on the FTC’s Made in USA Penalty Switch

TINA.org Suggests Updates to How the FTC Regulates Endorsement Advertising

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2017

The Unsettling Ticketmaster Settlement

The Confusing Price of Enjoying Art

TINA.org’s Year In Review 2015

May the Force of Google Be With You?

Not Your Grandma’s Tupperware: MLMs vs Pyramid Schemes

Sunshine Week: Utah’s Small Step toward the Light

How TINA.org Readers Ruled in 2014

Do You Know what Big Data Knows about You?

Who’s Loyal to Whom?

Where is a Bargain Hunter to Look These Days?

TINA.org’s Year In Review 2013

Craigslist Apartments Double as Credit-Score Traps