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…

Ad Trends TINA.org Will Be Watching in 2017

A closer look at what we’ll be scrutinizing in the new year.

Walmart’s Warranties for Car Batteries

Seven Suspect For-Profit College Claims

Get schooled in misleading marketing claims used to lure students.

Garmin’s Forerunner 610 Sports Watch

Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools

Federal education officials move to revoke for-profit college accreditor’s recognition.

UVO

Could this supplement replace sunscreen use?

SevenPoint2 Health Claims

Metropolitan Museum of Art’s “Recommended” Admission Price

The Lowdown on Low T

Is Big Pharma marketing a drug to help aging men with low sex drives or really selling a made-up disease?

Asurion’s Cell Phone Insurance for T-Mobile Customers

Ronaldo’s Homeless Stunt: Is This an Ad?

Ronaldo may very well be “a decent man” but this viral video is more ad than not.

Blue Moon

Class-action lawsuit says MillerCoors falsely advertises Blue Moon as a craft beer.

Liberty Mutual

Important information lurks in the fine print, if only there was enough time to read it.

Boy Scouts of America

Self-regulatory group says sweepstakes advertising wasn’t clear enough on odds of winning.

Can You Spot the Ad: Twitter

Twitter says its native ads are “clearly labeled” as such. Why don’t you be the judge.

WakeUpNow Put to Sleep: Closes down U.S. Affiliate Operations

Company says former CEO is to blame for its failure.

These Companies Should Get Coal in their Holiday Stockings

Some notable companies facing deceptive advertising claims.

State Officials Investigate Bob’s Discount Furniture after TINA.org Complaint

Company’s “interest free” financing hides important information from consumers.

Feds Sue Corinthian Colleges over Deceptive Advertising

Lawsuit seeks to recoup more than $500 million in relief for borrowers.