TINA.org’s Action on Glucosamine Settlement Helps Spur Revision Press Release TINA.org’s Action on Glucosamine Settlement Helps Spur Revision Final Agreement Bans Deceptive Claims Made by Walmart, Walgreens & Supervalu MADISON, CONN. March 25, 2015 — A federal judge has given final approval to a class-action settlement that permanently changes how…
‘Almay Simply American’ Campaign Simply Not True Press Release ‘Almay Simply American’ Campaign Simply Not True Ad Watchdog Files Complaint about Deceptive Made in USA Claims MADISON, CONN. May 20, 2015 – More than 95 percent of Revlon’s Almay line of cosmetics sold on its website…
TINA Warns Federal Agency about False Made in USA Claims Press Release TINA Warns Federal Agency about False Made in USA Claims MADISON, CONN., March 14, 2016 – When Uncle Sam says something’s Made in the USA, you’re inclined to believe him. It is, after all, the U.S. government speaking. But an…
Investigation by Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reveals What You Should Know About Kyani Press Release Investigation by Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reveals What You Should Know About Kyani MADISON, CONN. April 5, 2016 Kyäni is an Idaho-based multilevel marketing business that sells nutritional supplements it says constitute a “Triangle of Health.” The company touts that its products, infused…
TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Over Kardashian/Jenner Instagram Marketing Press Release TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Over Kardashian/Jenner Instagram Marketing MADISON, CONN. August 26, 2016 – Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has followed through on a recent warning to the Kardashian/Jenner family and the companies they promote on Instagram by filing…
Ad Watchdog TINA.org Objects to Unfair Class Action Settlement Press Release 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…
TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against “Brain Training” Company Neurocore Press Release TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against “Brain Training” Company Neurocore MADISON, CONN. November 12, 2019 – Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against Neurocore, a “brain training” company with centers in Michigan…
Market America Takes Down Deceptive Income Claims in Response to TINA.org Press Release Market America Takes Down Deceptive Income Claims in Response to TINA.org MADISON, CONN. November 2, 2020 A truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) investigation has found hundreds of atypical and exaggerated income claims made by multilevel marketing company Market America on its website and social…
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