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NeuroBrocc

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NeuroBrocc

Unapproved and unsubstantiated claims abound in marketing of broccoli-based supplement.

Stop Mandatory Vaccination

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Stop Mandatory Vaccination

ASA bans anti-vaccine group’s Facebook ad for misleading parents on the dangers of vaccinating their children.

Instant Checkmate

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Instant Checkmate

Instant Checkmate advertises its “new controversial” website as a way for “anyone with a computer” to view arrest records and perform background checks on friends and family. But can they…

TINA.org Finds Plexus Deceptively Marketing Supplements for Kids

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TINA.org Finds Plexus Deceptively Marketing Supplements for Kids

Distributors deceptively claim products boost childrens’ immune systems and may even keep them virus free.

The Kids Guide to Fighting Socialism

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The Kids Guide to Fighting Socialism

“Free” guide harbors future charges that aren’t disclosed in a frightening email to parents and grandparents.

TINA.org Reports Online Retailer FabKids to Regulators; Investigation Reveals Deceptive Marketing of Negative-Option Offer

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TINA.org Reports Online Retailer FabKids to Regulators; Investigation Reveals Deceptive Marketing of Negative-Option Offer

MADISON, CONN. August 30, 2021 – With ads for a blockbuster “2 pairs from $9.95” sale on kids shoes, online footwear and clothing retailer FabKids knows how to lure in…

Children’s Supplement Maker Nourishlife Settles FTC Charges

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Children’s Supplement Maker Nourishlife Settles FTC Charges

Advertising of supplement was at center of TINA.org investigation.

Bravecto

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Bravecto

Pet parents might be ticked off by this ad.

Kids’ Dietary Supplement Company Changes Deceptive Marketing

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Kids’ Dietary Supplement Company Changes Deceptive Marketing

Following Investigation and Legal Effort by Ad Watchdog TINA.org MADISON, CT (October 7, 2013) — After ad watchdog TINA.org filed complaints about deceptive advertising, the maker of a dietary supplement…

Online Privacy Protection for Kids Strengthened

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Online Privacy Protection for Kids Strengthened

FTC strengthens children’s online privacy protections to keep up with changing technology.

The Rise and Fall of Vemma

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The Rise and Fall of Vemma

What led this MLM to a $238 million dollar settlement?

Roblox Metaverse Playing Games with Consumers

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Roblox Metaverse Playing Games with Consumers

TINA.org files complaint with the FTC concerning deceptive advertising on Roblox.

Complaints against Roblox Have a Common Victim: Children

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Complaints against Roblox Have a Common Victim: Children

Children as young as four are cited in consumer complaints filed with the FTC.

Ad or Not: MyPet USA YouTube Channel

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Ad or Not: MyPet USA YouTube Channel

It starts with knowing who created the channel.

Ad or Not? Minions Invade Adopt Me! on Roblox

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Ad or Not? Minions Invade Adopt Me! on Roblox

Is the most played game on Roblox raising more than pets?

Roblox Quietly Removes Its Ban on Ads Directed at Kids

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Roblox Quietly Removes Its Ban on Ads Directed at Kids

What’s stopping advertisers from targeting children now?

TruHeight

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TruHeight

Company marketing ‘height growth vitamins’ makes some tall claims.

Gatorade Mobile App

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Gatorade Mobile App

Whether Gatorade is a better choice than water for athletes depends on the duration and intensity of the exercise, says science. Either way, we’re pretty sure water is not “the…

TINA.org Complaints Spur Changes to Supplement’s Marketing

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TINA.org Complaints Spur Changes to Supplement’s Marketing

Dietary supplement company changes website and promotions for kids product.

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Archived Testimonials

Testimonials that appeared on SpeechNutrients’ website in 2009 and 2010 (Obtained from Internet Archive Wayback Machine) What our parents are saying… “As far as specific changes, wow! I have a…

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NeuroBrocc

Stop Mandatory Vaccination

Instant Checkmate

TINA.org Finds Plexus Deceptively Marketing Supplements for Kids

The Kids Guide to Fighting Socialism

TINA.org Reports Online Retailer FabKids to Regulators; Investigation Reveals Deceptive Marketing of Negative-Option Offer

Children’s Supplement Maker Nourishlife Settles FTC Charges

Bravecto

Kids’ Dietary Supplement Company Changes Deceptive Marketing

Online Privacy Protection for Kids Strengthened

The Rise and Fall of Vemma

Roblox Metaverse Playing Games with Consumers

Complaints against Roblox Have a Common Victim: Children

Ad or Not: MyPet USA YouTube Channel

Ad or Not? Minions Invade Adopt Me! on Roblox

Roblox Quietly Removes Its Ban on Ads Directed at Kids

TruHeight

Gatorade Mobile App

TINA.org Complaints Spur Changes to Supplement’s Marketing

Archived Testimonials