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Investigation by truthinadvertising.org Reveals Eight Things You Should Know About Vemma

Investigation by truthinadvertising.org Reveals Eight Things You Should Know About Vemma

MADISON, CT, July 10, 2013 — Vemma Nutrition Company promises it will “transform lives through ultra premium products and a generous compensation plan.” The Scottsdale, Ariz.-based company, which touts that…

The FTC wants social media stars to stop sneaking in ads on Instagram

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The FTC wants social media stars to stop sneaking in ads on Instagram

Julien Rath, Business Insider

TINA.org Investigation Finds Pervasive Deceptive Earnings Claims in MLM Industry

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TINA.org Investigation Finds Pervasive Deceptive Earnings Claims in MLM Industry

The consumer advocacy organization truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has published the results of a yearslong investigation into the multilevel marketing (MLM) industry that found widespread use of deceptive income claims to promote…

TINA.org Reports Colgate, Tom’s of Maine to Regulators for Greenwashing

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TINA.org Reports Colgate, Tom’s of Maine to Regulators for Greenwashing

MADISON, CONN. Sept. 12, 2023—Colgate-Palmolive is deceptively marketing its Tom’s of Maine and Colgate toothpaste tubes as “recyclable” in violation of the FTC’s Green Guides, according to an investigation by…

Kraft Heinz Ramps Up Marketing to School Children, Drawing Some Criticism

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Kraft Heinz Ramps Up Marketing to School Children, Drawing Some Criticism

Erika Wheless, Adage

Florida’s ‘Stop WOKE’ Act Gets Pushback in Court

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Florida’s ‘Stop WOKE’ Act Gets Pushback in Court

Andrew Ross Sorkin, DealBook from The New York Times

J&J Pays $2.2B Over Charges Of Improper Risperdal Marketing

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J&J Pays $2.2B Over Charges Of Improper Risperdal Marketing

Ed Silverman, Pharma Live

Sometimes political fact-checking works. Sometimes it doesn’t. Here’s what can make the difference.

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Sometimes political fact-checking works. Sometimes it doesn’t. Here’s what can make the difference.

Michelle Amazeen, Washington Post

Almay Redesigns Slogan After Pressure by TINA.org

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Almay Redesigns Slogan After Pressure by TINA.org

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Watchdog calls Walmart out over ‘Made in USA’ claims

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Watchdog calls Walmart out over ‘Made in USA’ claims

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What does “Made in USA” label really mean?

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What does “Made in USA” label really mean?

Amy Davis, KPRC 2 Houston

Federal Trade Commission Calls Vemma A Pyramid Scheme That Preys On Young Adults

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Federal Trade Commission Calls Vemma A Pyramid Scheme That Preys On Young Adults

Antoine Gara, Forbes

Go Paks suit latest in consumer pushback over packaging

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Go Paks suit latest in consumer pushback over packaging

Jamie Kelly, Legal Newsline

New Ways to Avoid Surprise Subscription TV Bills

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New Ways to Avoid Surprise Subscription TV Bills

Christopher Elliott, HUFFPOST

Instagram Advertisers Switch From Celebrities To ‘Microinfluencers’

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Instagram Advertisers Switch From Celebrities To ‘Microinfluencers’

Leticia Miranda, BuzzFeed News

Market America Takes Down Deceptive Income Claims in Response to TINA.org

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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…

93% of celebrity influencers don’t signpost ads correctly on Instagram