MLM Company Investigated by TINA.org Shuts Down U.S. Affiliate Operations Press Release MLM Company Investigated by TINA.org Shuts Down U.S. Affiliate Operations Ad Watchdog Continues to Press for Release of Consumer Complaints MADISON, Conn., Feb. 18, 2015 — Following an investigation by truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), which included a protracted legal battle with the…
Lawyers to Pocket $5.25 Million in Unfair Herbalife Settlement Press Release Lawyers to Pocket $5.25 Million in Unfair Herbalife Settlement Consumer Group TINA.org Objecting MADISON, CONN. March 17, 2015 — Ad watchdog organization, truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), filed a brief on Monday asking the court to reject the proposed settlement of a…
TINA.org’s Action on Glucosamine Settlement Helps Spur Revision Press Release TINA.org’s Action on Glucosamine Settlement Helps Spur Revision Final Agreement Bans Deceptive Claims Made by Walmart, Walgreens & Supervalu MADISON, CONN. March 25, 2015 — A federal judge has given final approval to a class-action settlement that permanently changes how…
TINA Warns Federal Agency about False Made in USA Claims Press Release TINA Warns Federal Agency about False Made in USA Claims MADISON, CONN., March 14, 2016 – When Uncle Sam says something’s Made in the USA, you’re inclined to believe him. It is, after all, the U.S. government speaking. But an…
Adore Me Deceiving You, According to Ad Watchdog TINA.org Press Release Adore Me Deceiving You, According to Ad Watchdog TINA.org MADISON, CONN. May 10, 2016 Sexy designer lingerie at a discount is the premise behind Adore Me, one of the rising players in the fast growing subscription-goods industry. But an…
TINA.org Investigation Reveals MLM Industry Rife with Illegal Health Claims Press Release TINA.org Investigation Reveals MLM Industry Rife with Illegal Health Claims MADISON, CONN. November 7, 2016 – Calling into question the Direct Selling Association’s commitment to consumer protection, a truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) investigation has revealed that 97 percent of DSA member companies…
Ad Watchdog TINA.org Objects to Unfair Class Action Settlement Press Release Ad Watchdog TINA.org Objects to Unfair Class Action Settlement Lawyers To Pocket $4 Million in Glucosamine Deal MADISON, CONN. Nov. 15, 2017 – Continuing its efforts to fight for settlements that are fair to consumers and mandate real changes…
TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against Diageo for Deceptive Influencer Marketing of Ciroc Press Release TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against Diageo for Deceptive Influencer Marketing of Ciroc MADISON, CONN., Dec. 11, 2018 — Diageo’s Ciroc has experienced a meteoric rise in sales over the past decade thanks in part to a marketing strategy heavily focused on celebrity…
TINA.org Report: Over 100 LuLaRoe Distributors Have Filed for Bankruptcy Press Release TINA.org Report: Over 100 LuLaRoe Distributors Have Filed for Bankruptcy MADISON, CONN. April 30, 2019 – LuLaRoe (LLR) distributors are more likely to end up bankrupt than to reach the highest tier in the company’s distributor ranks, according to a new…
Ghost Energy Drinks Deceptively Marketed to Kids Press Release Ghost Energy Drinks Deceptively Marketed to Kids MADISON, CONN. December 12, 2022 – A new investigation by ad watchdog TINA.org and the UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy & Health has found that “lifestyle sports nutrition brand” Ghost…