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ASA Rules on Homeopathy Ads

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ASA Rules on Homeopathy Ads

The ASA has ordered the Society of Homeopaths to discontinue misleading advertising.

Advocates to FTC: Take Aggressive Action on MLMs

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Advocates to FTC: Take Aggressive Action on MLMs

Coalition sends letter to agency requesting better safeguards.

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Skin Lightening Cream

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Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Skin Lightening Cream

Skin lightening creams — also called fade creams, brightening creams, skin-tone correctors, or bleaching creams — are designed to reduce skin discoloration or hyperpigmentation caused by sun exposure, age, disease,…

Making Sense of Hedge-Fund Marketing

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Making Sense of Hedge-Fund Marketing

Hedge Funds can advertise now, but look before you leap.

TEFL Certification: Verify Before Paying for Teaching Programs

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TEFL Certification: Verify Before Paying for Teaching Programs

Chicago-based TEFL Institute under scrutiny for accreditation claims.

Advertisers Made Us Think We Needed These Products

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Advertisers Made Us Think We Needed These Products

But do they really make us healthier?

Avoid Cyber Monday Scams

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Avoid Cyber Monday Scams

How to safely take advantage of online deals.

Consumer Group Slaps Back at Penalties for Negative Reviews

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Consumer Group Slaps Back at Penalties for Negative Reviews

Utah couple gets help in fight against non-disparagement clause.

Which Super Bowl Advertisers Have Run Afoul of Ad Laws?

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Which Super Bowl Advertisers Have Run Afoul of Ad Laws?

A majority have faced false-ad challenges within past five years.

When Health Goes #Social: FDA Pens Proposal

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When Health Goes #Social: FDA Pens Proposal

FDA drafts recommendations on how the industry should use social media to market products.

The Fine Print in T-Mobile’s Alleged Overbilling Scam

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The Fine Print in T-Mobile’s Alleged Overbilling Scam

How the fine print factors into the FTC’s multimillion-dollar complaint against the mobile carrier.

Fake It Until You Make It

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Fake It Until You Make It

Learn how to spot fake reviews.

Math Doesn’t Always Add Up When Counting Carbs on Labels

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Math Doesn’t Always Add Up When Counting Carbs on Labels

Searching for low carb foods in the aisles of your local supermarket is not as straightforward as you would think.

Leading Nowhere: The Industry Within the MLM Industry

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Leading Nowhere: The Industry Within the MLM Industry

Ex-Herbalifer brings questionable lead generation tactics to Vemma.

New Bill Calls on FTC to Take Action on Photoshopped Images

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New Bill Calls on FTC to Take Action on Photoshopped Images

Advocates worried unrealistic body images taking toll on teens.

H&R Block: Getting Your Money Will Cost You

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H&R Block: Getting Your Money Will Cost You

You can do your own taxes.

Why Does that Burger Look Better in the Ad than in the Wrapper?

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Why Does that Burger Look Better in the Ad than in the Wrapper?

Why don’t these photos match?

FTC Pursues First Cell Cramming Case

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FTC Pursues First Cell Cramming Case

The FTC filed its first complaint against a company for “mobile phone cramming.”

Best Bets for Buying a Car or Truck

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Best Bets for Buying a Car or Truck

Over $10 billion a year is spent on advertising cars and trucks, which results in an endless stream of television, Internet, and print ads promoting the almighty auto. Some of…

Funny Bunny: What’s Angora Wool, Anyway?

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Funny Bunny: What’s Angora Wool, Anyway?

Here comes Peter Cottontail again, to review all the types of rabbit hair you might see advertised.

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ASA Rules on Homeopathy Ads

Advocates to FTC: Take Aggressive Action on MLMs

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Skin Lightening Cream

Making Sense of Hedge-Fund Marketing

TEFL Certification: Verify Before Paying for Teaching Programs

Advertisers Made Us Think We Needed These Products

Avoid Cyber Monday Scams

Consumer Group Slaps Back at Penalties for Negative Reviews

Which Super Bowl Advertisers Have Run Afoul of Ad Laws?

When Health Goes #Social: FDA Pens Proposal

The Fine Print in T-Mobile’s Alleged Overbilling Scam

Fake It Until You Make It

Math Doesn’t Always Add Up When Counting Carbs on Labels

Leading Nowhere: The Industry Within the MLM Industry

New Bill Calls on FTC to Take Action on Photoshopped Images

H&R Block: Getting Your Money Will Cost You

Why Does that Burger Look Better in the Ad than in the Wrapper?

FTC Pursues First Cell Cramming Case

Best Bets for Buying a Car or Truck

Funny Bunny: What’s Angora Wool, Anyway?