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The Roblox Metaverse is Deceiving Consumers According to TINA.org Investigation

The Roblox Metaverse is Deceiving Consumers According to TINA.org Investigation

MADISON, CONN. April 18, 2022 – With more than 50 million daily users, approximately half of which are children aged 13 and under, the online gameplay and creation platform Roblox…

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Investigates BBB Ratings

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Ad Watchdog TINA.org Investigates BBB Ratings

MADISON, CONN. February 7, 2017 – The Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises consumers to “look for the seal” of accreditation and “Trust BBB Accredited Businesses,” portraying companies in good standing with the…

Sidebar: Love is a lie

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Sidebar: Love is a lie

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Acting on TINA.org Complaint, FTC Busts Williams-Sonoma, Again

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Acting on TINA.org Complaint, FTC Busts Williams-Sonoma, Again

Following a complaint by ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), Pottery Barn’s parent company Williams-Sonoma has agreed to pay more than $3 million for violating a 2020 FTC consent order requiring that…

Ciroc Ads By Diddy And Others Violate FTC Rules On Influencer Ads Once Again, An Advocacy Group Said

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Ciroc Ads By Diddy And Others Violate FTC Rules On Influencer Ads Once Again, An Advocacy Group Said

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Warner Brothers & PewDiePie Not Game to Disclose Influencer Marketing

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Warner Brothers & PewDiePie Not Game to Disclose Influencer Marketing

MADISON, CONN. Oct. 31, 2017 –Last November Warner Bros. entered into a final consent order with the FTC to settle charges related to a 2014 influencer marketing campaign for its Lord of…

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Follows Up on Kardashians’ Deceptive Advertising

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Ad Watchdog TINA.org Follows Up on Kardashians’ Deceptive Advertising

MADISON, CONN. Sept. 26, 2017 –A little over a year ago, truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against the Kardashian/Jenner sisters for publishing social media posts that…

Illegal Pyramid Scheme Exposed by truthinadvertising.org

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Illegal Pyramid Scheme Exposed by truthinadvertising.org

Work from home, get rich, and vacation in luxurious resorts. That’s the promise offered by Washington-based Resorts360 Vacation Club. All you need to do is buy an expensive membership and…

Wal-Mart OKs 800 items for website

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Wal-Mart OKs 800 items for website

Robbie Neiswanger, Arkansas Online

TINA Warns Federal Agency about False Made in USA Claims

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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…

Truth In Advertising: Who You Gonna Call?

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Truth In Advertising: Who You Gonna Call?

George Simpson, MediaDailyNews

Walmart’s Christmas plan: Deep discounts, but you’ll pay for shipping

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Walmart’s Christmas plan: Deep discounts, but you’ll pay for shipping

Lisa Fickenscher, New York Post

Investigation by Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reveals What You Should Know About Jeunesse

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Investigation by Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reveals What You Should Know About Jeunesse

MADISON, Conn., Oct. 20, 2015 — Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has filed a deceptive advertising complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Florida Attorney General against Jeunesse Global, LLC, a multi-level marketing…

‘Almay Simply American’ Slogan Gets a Makeover

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‘Almay Simply American’ Slogan Gets a Makeover

Revlon Makes Changes After Ad Watchdog Files Complaint MADISON, CONN. July 2, 2015 — Revlon has made dramatic changes to its marketing campaign for the Almay brand after a deceptive advertising…

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Objects to Wellesse® Glucosamine Settlement

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Ad Watchdog TINA.org Objects to Wellesse® Glucosamine Settlement

Demands Real Change to Deceptive Marketing of Popular Supplement MADISON, Conn., Feb. 11, 2015 — Continuing its efforts to fight for settlements that are fair to consumers and mandate real changes…

The FTC Says Some Native Ads Are Unlawful. How Should Brand Publishers React?

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The FTC Says Some Native Ads Are Unlawful. How Should Brand Publishers React?

Thursday Bram, Contently

Company Investigated by truthinadvertising.org Comes Under Fire Again

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Company Investigated by truthinadvertising.org Comes Under Fire Again

MADISON, CT., Aug. 15, 2013 — A company investigated by advertising watchdog group truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) is under fire again for deceptive marketing of a children’s supplement. A key advertising self-regulatory…

Complaint by truthinadvertising.org Prompts Decision Against Children’s Supplement

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Complaint by truthinadvertising.org Prompts Decision Against Children’s Supplement

TINA.org Renews Call for U.S. Regulators to Act MADISON, Conn., June 26, 2013 — After an investigation prompted by a complaint from truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), the Portuguese advertising authority has issued…

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The Roblox Metaverse is Deceiving Consumers According to TINA.org Investigation

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Investigates BBB Ratings

Sidebar: Love is a lie

Acting on TINA.org Complaint, FTC Busts Williams-Sonoma, Again

Ciroc Ads By Diddy And Others Violate FTC Rules On Influencer Ads Once Again, An Advocacy Group Said

Warner Brothers & PewDiePie Not Game to Disclose Influencer Marketing

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Follows Up on Kardashians’ Deceptive Advertising

Illegal Pyramid Scheme Exposed by truthinadvertising.org

Wal-Mart OKs 800 items for website

TINA Warns Federal Agency about False Made in USA Claims

Truth In Advertising: Who You Gonna Call?

Walmart’s Christmas plan: Deep discounts, but you’ll pay for shipping

Investigation by Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reveals What You Should Know About Jeunesse

‘Almay Simply American’ Slogan Gets a Makeover

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Objects to Wellesse® Glucosamine Settlement

The FTC Says Some Native Ads Are Unlawful. How Should Brand Publishers React?

Company Investigated by truthinadvertising.org Comes Under Fire Again

Complaint by truthinadvertising.org Prompts Decision Against Children’s Supplement