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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.

Can You Spot the Ad: Politico

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Can You Spot the Ad: Politico

Can you spot the bit of native advertising on the political news site?

The Fake Article that Promises Real Results

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The Fake Article that Promises Real Results

This week’s Terms of Surrender: In the end, it’s an advertisement, and the goal is to get into your wallet.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2022

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2022

Here’s what we accomplished in 2022 with your help.

Flat Belly Overnight

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Flat Belly Overnight

Reader alerts TINA.org to email touting miracle health claims for dietary and exercise program.

Nine Investment Newsletter Warning Signs

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Nine Investment Newsletter Warning Signs

Consumers should consider whether investment newsletters are actually helpful or just full of hype.

Donations Intended for Black Lives Matter Instead Go To Unaffiliated Group with Near-Identical Name

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Donations Intended for Black Lives Matter Instead Go To Unaffiliated Group with Near-Identical Name

Some of the world’s largest corporations have reportedly raised millions of dollars for the Black Lives Matter Foundation, which is unaffiliated with the international movement.

IV Therapies and COVID-19: The Drip, Drip, Drip of Deceptive Claims

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IV Therapies and COVID-19: The Drip, Drip, Drip of Deceptive Claims

TINA.org finds dozens of clinics deceptively promoting IV therapies as a way to prevent and treat the coronavirus.

Sunny Co Clothing: When Social Media Marketing is TOO Successful

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Sunny Co Clothing: When Social Media Marketing is TOO Successful

A viral marketing campaign leaves the makers of this swim suit drowning in unfulfilled orders.

T-Mobile’s ‘Ditch & Switch’ Promotion

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T-Mobile’s ‘Ditch & Switch’ Promotion

Ad industry self-regulatory body recommends changes to un-carrier’s unintelligible promotion.

Neutratone

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Neutratone

Fake news site selling skin cream has a fair amount of wrinkles.

Can You Spot the Ad: Yahoo!

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Can You Spot the Ad: Yahoo!

Introducing a new interactive feature that delves into the world of native advertising.

You Won’t Believe Her Transformation – Dermal Meds

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You Won’t Believe Her Transformation – Dermal Meds

We don’t believe it either. We saw this ad online advertising Dermal Meds, a line of anti-aging beauty products. But we also saw a number of problems with its marketing.…

Instant Checkmate

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Instant Checkmate

Instant Checkmate advertises its “new controversial” website as a way for “anyone with a computer” to view arrest records and perform background checks on friends and family. But can they…

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2021