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Where’s the Ad? That Game Has Rules

Spotting ads should not be that hard.

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…

MyPillow Sleep Study is a Snoozer

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MyPillow Sleep Study is a Snoozer

Counting up issues with study sure to be a sleep aid.

TINA.org Hits Up the Marketing Conference Circuit

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TINA.org Hits Up the Marketing Conference Circuit

TINA.org hits the road to keep current on marketing trends and promote truthful advertising.

The Confusing Price of Enjoying Art

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The Confusing Price of Enjoying Art

Advertised admission prices are not what they appear.

Vemma Involved in Silencing One of Its Harshest Critics

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Vemma Involved in Silencing One of Its Harshest Critics

YPR Pariah, a former Vemma affiliate turned anti-Vemma blogger, who wrote under the pseudonym The Revanchist, had a clear message to share on his popular blog site – he didn’t…

57 Year Old Mom Looks 27!

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57 Year Old Mom Looks 27!

I feel like the online version of the New York Times has me pegged. Or to say it another way, NYTimes’ cookies have tracked my online behavior such that its…

Planned Parenthood’s Reported Use of ‘Marketing Trackers’

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Planned Parenthood’s Reported Use of ‘Marketing Trackers’

Organization reportedly shared information with tech companies for marketing purposes.

Fighting Back Against Fake Reviews

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Fighting Back Against Fake Reviews

TINA.org files comment in support of proposed rulemaking proceeding.

Does Stocking Shelves = Product Promotion?

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Does Stocking Shelves = Product Promotion?

Texas court lets retailers off the hook for promoting products on shelves.

Period Tracker Capitalizes on Post-Roe Fears

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Period Tracker Capitalizes on Post-Roe Fears

Stardust marketing claims out of this world

Why You Might be Trapped In That Gym Membership Forever

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Why You Might be Trapped In That Gym Membership Forever

Some members of Congress want to kill a popular “Click to Cancel” Rule.

TINA.org Supports FTC’s Ruling against Intuit’s Deceptive Advertising

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TINA.org Supports FTC’s Ruling against Intuit’s Deceptive Advertising

Intuit should not advertise TurboTax Free Edition without making clear that most people cannot use it.

The FTC Needs to Update Its Endorsement Guides

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The FTC Needs to Update Its Endorsement Guides

TINA.org submits comment to FTC urging further revisions to stay relevant and effective.

TINA.org Files Comment in Support of Mass. AG’s Proposal to Ban Junk Fees

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TINA.org Files Comment in Support of Mass. AG’s Proposal to Ban Junk Fees

Federal efforts to rein in such charges have largely been unsuccessful to date.

The Enduring Primacy of Retail Sales in an MLM Context

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The Enduring Primacy of Retail Sales in an MLM Context

POST HIGHLIGHTS • Meaning of Amway rules (1979), especially the “70% rule” and subsequent deterioration • Koscot (1975), Omnitrition (1996), and BurnLounge (2014) provide seminal rulings on the determination of…

TINA.org Raises Major Red Flags with Roblox Class-Action Settlement

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TINA.org Raises Major Red Flags with Roblox Class-Action Settlement

How millions of kids will lose their rights to be properly refunded for their losses.

It’s Now Legal for Scammers to Keep Your Money

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It’s Now Legal for Scammers to Keep Your Money

Tell your member of Congress to #MakeScammersPay

NCL Honors TINA.org Executive Director Bonnie Patten

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NCL Honors TINA.org Executive Director Bonnie Patten

Last week, TINA.org Executive Director Bonnie Patten was presented with the Florence Kelley Consumer Leadership Award by the National Consumers League (NCL) for TINA.org’s work fighting false and deceptive advertising.…

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.

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Where’s the Ad? That Game Has Rules

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

MyPillow Sleep Study is a Snoozer

TINA.org Hits Up the Marketing Conference Circuit

The Confusing Price of Enjoying Art

Vemma Involved in Silencing One of Its Harshest Critics

57 Year Old Mom Looks 27!

Planned Parenthood’s Reported Use of ‘Marketing Trackers’

Fighting Back Against Fake Reviews

Does Stocking Shelves = Product Promotion?

Period Tracker Capitalizes on Post-Roe Fears

Why You Might be Trapped In That Gym Membership Forever

TINA.org Supports FTC’s Ruling against Intuit’s Deceptive Advertising

The FTC Needs to Update Its Endorsement Guides

TINA.org Files Comment in Support of Mass. AG’s Proposal to Ban Junk Fees

The Enduring Primacy of Retail Sales in an MLM Context

TINA.org Raises Major Red Flags with Roblox Class-Action Settlement

It’s Now Legal for Scammers to Keep Your Money

NCL Honors TINA.org Executive Director Bonnie Patten

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2017