MyPillow Pledges to Put Unsubstantiated Health Claims to Rest Consumer News MyPillow Pledges to Put Unsubstantiated Health Claims to Rest TINA.org calls out cure-all pillow marketing.
Vemma Facing Judicial Inquiries in Europe Consumer News Vemma Facing Judicial Inquiries in Europe Nutrition supplement affiliate marketing company facing scrutiny overseas.
A Year after Signaling E-Cig Action, FDA Issues First Warning Letters Consumer News A Year after Signaling E-Cig Action, FDA Issues First Warning Letters Sites warned about misleading claims.
Sunshine Week: Utah’s Small Step toward the Light Blog Sunshine Week: Utah’s Small Step toward the Light State moves closer to disclosing vital consumer complaints but there’s more work to be done.
Five Tricky Ad Trends to Watch for in 2015 Consumer News Five Tricky Ad Trends to Watch for in 2015 Deciphering ads in the new year.
TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014 Blog TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014 With help from our readers, TINA.org’s second full year of operation was a definite success – helping to empower consumers against false and deceptive ads. Here’s a rundown of what…
New Class-Action Alleges Vemma’s Clinical Studies ‘Worthless’ Consumer News New Class-Action Alleges Vemma’s Clinical Studies ‘Worthless’ Lawsuit filed in federal court alleges company is in violation of a previous FTC order.
Can You Spot a Bogus Weight-Loss Ad Claim? Consumer News Can You Spot a Bogus Weight-Loss Ad Claim? Here’s a reality check.
What You Should Know about Vemma Consumer News What You Should Know about Vemma Investigation reveals a number of questionable practices.
A Fish by any Other Name Is a Problem Consumer News A Fish by any Other Name Is a Problem Study finds consumers are served mislabeled fish.
Masking Ads as News Consumer News Masking Ads as News The FTC has shut down multiple fake news sites.
Are Tobacco Ad Regulations Doing Enough to Deter Smoking? Consumer News Are Tobacco Ad Regulations Doing Enough to Deter Smoking? How tobacco companies can advertise is heavily regulated. For example, ads for tobacco products are banned from TV and radio, and all advertising for cigarettes and packaging of the product are…
Skechers Settlement Leaves Few Real Cash Gains for Consumers Consumer News Skechers Settlement Leaves Few Real Cash Gains for Consumers When the FTC announced (with much fanfare) in May 2012 that it had reached a $40 million settlement with Skechers over the deceptive marketing of Skechers’ toning shoes, everyone ooed…
Companies Getting Coal in 2021 Consumer News Companies Getting Coal in 2021 Find out why New Balance, TikTok, Poland Spring and others make the 2021 naughty list.
The Rise and Fall of Vemma Consumer News The Rise and Fall of Vemma What led this MLM to a $238 million dollar settlement?
Michael Jackson Album Lawsuit Comes to An End Blog Michael Jackson Album Lawsuit Comes to An End The case may be resolved but what will deceived consumers get out of the deal?
Touted but Toothless: The Problem with Some Tech Platforms’ Policies Consumer News Touted but Toothless: The Problem with Some Tech Platforms’ Policies Prohibited content slips through the cracks.
Roblox Quietly Removes Its Ban on Ads Directed at Kids Consumer News Roblox Quietly Removes Its Ban on Ads Directed at Kids What’s stopping advertisers from targeting children now?