Energy Drink Industry Marketing Industries Energy Drink Industry Marketing TINA.org and the Rudd Center investigated marketing tactics used by the energy drink industry and urged more than 40 companies to review their marketing.
FTC Stealth Advertising to Kids Comment Regulatory/Congressional Actions FTC Stealth Advertising to Kids Comment TINA.org submitted a comment to the FTC regarding ways to protect kids from stealth advertising in digital media.
Rytr Brands Rytr TINA.org submitted a comment to the FTC regarding a proposed consent order that addresses fabricated, AI-generated reviews
Vapex Brands Vapex TINA.org investigated Vapex, a Utah-based company that sold e-cigarettes, and found that it falsely claimed consumers could receive a “Free Trial’’ offer, used fake testimonials, falsely claimed it won a…
Walmart Brands Walmart TINA.org investigations into Walmart have revealed that the retail giant repeatedly engaged in false and deceptive Made in USA marketing on its website, and used undisclosed stealth marketing directed at…
FTC Fake Reviews Comments Regulatory/Congressional Actions FTC Fake Reviews Comments TINA.org submitted comments to the FTC regarding its efforts to address fake reviews.
FTC Digital Disclosures Comment Regulatory/Congressional Actions FTC Digital Disclosures Comment TINA.org submitted a comment to the FTC urging it to update its .com Disclosures guidance to help rein in deceptive marketing.
FTC Impersonation Scams Rule Comments Regulatory/Congressional Actions FTC Impersonation Scams Rule Comments TINA.org submitted comments to the FTC regarding its proposed rulemaking to address impersonation scams.
SEC Investment Adviser Rule Comment Regulatory/Congressional Actions SEC Investment Adviser Rule Comment TINA.org submitted a comment to the SEC regarding the use of testimonials in investment adviser marketing.
FTC Business Opportunity Rule Comment Regulatory/Congressional Actions FTC Business Opportunity Rule Comment TINA.org submitted a comment to the FTC regarding the Business Opportunity Rule and the need to include the direct selling industry in the rule.
FTC Green Guides Comments Regulatory/Congressional Actions FTC Green Guides Comments TINA.org submitted two comments to the FTC regarding the need to revise its Green Guides and initiate a rulemaking proceeding to address greenwashing.
USDA ‘Product of USA’ Comment Regulatory/Congressional Actions USDA ‘Product of USA’ Comment TINA.org submitted a comment to the USDA regarding the need to change the definition of “Product of USA” as it pertains to the labeling of meat products.
FCC ‘All-In’ Pricing Comment Regulatory/Congressional Actions FCC ‘All-In’ Pricing Comment TINA.org submitted a comment to the FCC regarding its “all-in” pricing proposed rulemaking.
FTC Collaboration Act Study Comment Regulatory/Congressional Actions FTC Collaboration Act Study Comment TINA.org submitted a comment to the FTC regarding efforts to improve collaboration with state regulators.
MA AG Junk Fees and Automatic Renewal Subscriptions Comment Regulatory/Congressional Actions MA AG Junk Fees and Automatic Renewal Subscriptions Comment TINA.org submitted a comment to the Massachusetts AG’s office regarding its proposed regulations on junk fees and automatic renewal subscriptions.
FTC COPPA Rule Comment Regulatory/Congressional Actions FTC COPPA Rule Comment TINA.org submitted a comment to the FTC regarding its proposed amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule.
FTC Deceptive Earnings Claims Comment Regulatory/Congressional Actions FTC Deceptive Earnings Claims Comment TINA.org submitted a comment to the FTC urging it to initiate a rulemaking prohibiting deceptive or unfair marketing using earnings claims.
E-Cigarettes Comment Regulatory/Congressional Actions E-Cigarettes Comment TINA.org submitted a comment to the FTC urging it to expand the scope of its e-cigarettes review and examine the industry’s marketing practices.
FDA Dietary Supplements Comment Regulatory/Congressional Actions FDA Dietary Supplements Comment TINA.org submitted a comment to the FDA regarding supplement marketers’ use of disease-treatment claims.
FTC Funeral Rule Comment Regulatory/Congressional Actions FTC Funeral Rule Comment TINA.org submitted comments to the FTC regarding the need to update its Funeral Rule to better protect distressed consumers.