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…

FanDuel and Gronk’s Kick of Destiny Super Bowl Promotion

Think you can bet on Gronk to make (or miss) a field goal? Think again.

Wall of Shame

What do Tom Brady, Kim Kardashian and Dr. Oz all have in common?

Most Deceptive Ads of 2022

Some of the worst ads TINA.org covered this year.

CATrends: Phthalates in Boxed Macaroni and Cheese

Lawsuits against Kraft and Annie’s mac and cheese allege brands fail to disclose harmful chemical ingredients.

Matterport’s 3D Camera Business Opportunity

Module Express

First Alert and Kidde Devices

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing ionization devices as “smoke alarms”

Discounts on Sole Fitness

Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts off of inflated regular prices and as available for a limited time

U-Haul Rental Reservation Process

Kidde and First Alert devices

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing ionization devices as “smoke alarms” when ionization technology does not timely warn of smoke from smoldering fires

Keurig Serves Up a K-Cup of Deception

TINA.org files complaints over company’s deceptive “recyclable” claims.

By the Numbers: Greenwashing Class-Action Lawsuits

TINA.org has tracked more than 150 lawsuits alleging greenwashing.

Louisville Slugger Prime BBCOR Baseball Bats

Softball Bats from Wilson Sporting Goods

Spalding NEVERFLAT Basketballs

AT&T TV

‘The future of TV has finally arrived’ and with it, hidden fees.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2019

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

Bang Energy Drinks

Bang Energy Drinks

Monster challenges competitor’s disease-treatment claims.