Which Super Bowl Advertisers Have Run Afoul of Ad Laws?

A majority have faced false-ad challenges within past five years.

Are Tobacco Ad Regulations Doing Enough to Deter Smoking?

How tobacco companies can advertise is heavily regulated.  For example, ads for tobacco products are banned from TV and radio, and all advertising for cigarettes and packaging of the product are…

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2024

Looking back at our accomplishments.

A List of Freebies

Before paying a company for something, know all your options.

Wall of Shame

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

YourZooki’s ‘Liposomal Vitamin C’

Questionable claims persist in wake of U.K. ad regulator ruling.

Impossible Whopper

The blurred lines of Burger King’s grill lines.

Folgers

Just how many cups of coffee does this canister yield?

MSRP of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles

Ad or Not? Kris, Kendall Jenner and Proactiv

Fans decry mom’s crocodile tears in teaser post that turns out to be spon con.

Domino’s Tracker

Pizza tracking app leaves some consumers hangry.

Does Size Really Matter? A Primer on Slack-Filled Packaging

What to know about the FDA’s rule on underfilled or slack-filled packaging.

Planters’ ‘Roasted’ Nuts

Some of Planters’ roasted nuts contain oil, suggesting that the nuts are actually deep fried. Boom, roasted.

Asonor

Questionable “clinically proven” claims for a “free” nasal spray bottle that’ll run you nearly $100.

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

Company says former CEO is to blame for its failure.

Service Contracts and Extended Warranties

Is it worth it to pay extra for that extended warranty?

Ben’s Original Boil-in-Bag Rice: ‘Perfect in 10 Minutes’

Not according to the cooking instructions on the side of the box.

Velveeta Single-Serve Mac and Cheese Cups

Allegations: Falsely advertising that the microwavable cups are “ready in 3 ½ minutes”

TINA’s Take: Meat Labeled ‘Product of USA’

Proposed rule seeks to address consumer confusion about U.S.-origin claims for meat.

The Kids Guide to Fighting Socialism

“Free” guide harbors future charges that aren’t disclosed in a frightening email to parents and grandparents.