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When TINA.org Investigations Collide

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When TINA.org Investigations Collide

These brand collabs are far from fab.

What Happens When Human Marketers Are Replaced, But Human Viewers Are Not

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What Happens When Human Marketers Are Replaced, But Human Viewers Are Not

And why the problem is even worse when those human viewers are kids.

Settling Up: Vemma

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Settling Up: Vemma

A Vemma settlement with the FTC will likely take this form.

The Unsettling Ticketmaster Settlement

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The Unsettling Ticketmaster Settlement

This settlement goes in the worst file.

Content Confusion in an Era of Fake News

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Content Confusion in an Era of Fake News

Study demonstrates that effectively designed native advertising disclosures can decrease consumer deception.

Will the Fyre Starters Finally Get Burned?

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Will the Fyre Starters Finally Get Burned?

Bankruptcy case targets payments made to Fyre Festival influencers.

NCL Honors TINA.org Executive Director Bonnie Patten

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NCL Honors TINA.org Executive Director Bonnie Patten

Last week, TINA.org Executive Director Bonnie Patten was presented with the Florence Kelley Consumer Leadership Award by the National Consumers League (NCL) for TINA.org’s work fighting false and deceptive advertising.…

HP’s ‘Instant Ink’ Subscription Makes Me Wish I Could Print Money

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HP’s ‘Instant Ink’ Subscription Makes Me Wish I Could Print Money

The computer giant’s promises to “print free for life” have run dry.

Live from New York, it’s … an ad for Zillow?

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Live from New York, it’s … an ad for Zillow?

Funny Saturday Night Live sketch raises more questions about show’s foray into branded content.

Health Clinic’s Baseball Ad Strikes Out with Mouse Print Disclaimer

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Health Clinic’s Baseball Ad Strikes Out with Mouse Print Disclaimer

Though it makes for a fun guessing game.

Editorial and Sponsored Content: Whose Line Is It Anyway?

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Editorial and Sponsored Content: Whose Line Is It Anyway?

NAD decision regarding affiliate links sets a dangerous precedent for advertisers to manipulate editorial content.

What Social Media Can Teach Us about Consumer Protection

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What Social Media Can Teach Us about Consumer Protection

Arm consumers with X-ray vision to protect them from scams circulating on Facebook.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2016

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2016

Here’s what we accomplished in 2016 with your help.

TINA.org’s Year In Review 2015

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TINA.org’s Year In Review 2015

What we did this year at TINA.org.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2018

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2018

It was another successful year outing deceptive marketing on multiple fronts.

Yokohama Tyres FC Till I Die?

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Yokohama Tyres FC Till I Die?

At what point do teams start selling their very name in homage of the all-mighty dollar?

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2017

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2017

When it came to keeping ads honest in 2017, TINA.org was plenty busy.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2020

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2020

Looking back at 2020.

TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014

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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…

‘Act Your Age’ = ‘Make A Terrible Financial Decision’

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‘Act Your Age’ = ‘Make A Terrible Financial Decision’

It might be a catchy slogan, but it’s not a universally good idea.

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When TINA.org Investigations Collide

What Happens When Human Marketers Are Replaced, But Human Viewers Are Not

Settling Up: Vemma

The Unsettling Ticketmaster Settlement

Content Confusion in an Era of Fake News

Will the Fyre Starters Finally Get Burned?

NCL Honors TINA.org Executive Director Bonnie Patten

HP’s ‘Instant Ink’ Subscription Makes Me Wish I Could Print Money

Live from New York, it’s … an ad for Zillow?

Health Clinic’s Baseball Ad Strikes Out with Mouse Print Disclaimer

Editorial and Sponsored Content: Whose Line Is It Anyway?

What Social Media Can Teach Us about Consumer Protection

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2016

TINA.org’s Year In Review 2015

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2018

Yokohama Tyres FC Till I Die?

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2017

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2020

TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014

‘Act Your Age’ = ‘Make A Terrible Financial Decision’