The DSA Waffles Over AdvoCare Consumer News The DSA Waffles Over AdvoCare Former MLM holds onto its DSA membership in the aftermath of $150 million pyramid scheme settlement.
Decoding Cosmetics Claims: ‘Clean’ Beauty and Personal Care Products Consumer News Decoding Cosmetics Claims: ‘Clean’ Beauty and Personal Care Products The dirt on beauty and personal care products marketed as “clean.”
Ad or Not? USA Today and Primerica Consumer News Ad or Not? USA Today and Primerica Company tweet muddies sponsored content.
Ad or Not? Lipsticknick and Fashion Nova Curve Consumer News Ad or Not? Lipsticknick and Fashion Nova Curve Makeup artist and beauty influencer Lipsticknick needs to “make up” her mind about proper disclosure.
By the Numbers: Made in the USA Class-Action Lawsuits Consumer News By the Numbers: Made in the USA Class-Action Lawsuits A closer look at the who, what, when, where and why.
CATrends: The mAh Ratings of Portable Chargers (aka Power Banks) Consumer News CATrends: The mAh Ratings of Portable Chargers (aka Power Banks) Class-action lawsuits allege that the mAh ratings of several portable chargers are greatly exaggerated.
CATrends: Rapid Release Pain Relief Medications Consumer News CATrends: Rapid Release Pain Relief Medications These claims are tough to swallow.
Ad or Not? Khoudia Diop and Caress Body Wash Consumer News Ad or Not? Khoudia Diop and Caress Body Wash Finding evidence of a material relationship on this sponsored post requires some real sleuthing.
Ad or Not? Kim Kardashian and Flat Tummy Lollipops Consumer News Ad or Not? Kim Kardashian and Flat Tummy Lollipops Kim takes two steps forward and one step back in remedying her latest influencer marketing controversy.
Monat Global Class Actions Piling Up Consumer News Monat Global Class Actions Piling Up Lawsuits mount against hair care MLM Monat.
Ad or Not? Influencers Invade Coachella Consumer News Ad or Not? Influencers Invade Coachella Brands and their paid endorsers cash in at the music festival, sans disclosure.
Ad or Not? Junior Mints, Red Vines Get an Oscars Encore Consumer News Ad or Not? Junior Mints, Red Vines Get an Oscars Encore There are other types of candy to enjoy at the movies, right?
Not Every Product in the (Unofficial) Oscars Swag Bag Is a Winner Consumer News Not Every Product in the (Unofficial) Oscars Swag Bag Is a Winner TINA.org examines the potential deceptive advertising issues of products in the unofficial Oscars swag bag.
Valentine’s Day Deception: Don’t Fall for These Bad Ads Consumer News Valentine’s Day Deception: Don’t Fall for These Bad Ads From “Belgian” chocolates made in the U.S. to knockoff engagement rings, be wary of these roadblocks to love.
Winter Olympics Stumble Out the Gate Re #Ad Disclosure Consumer News Winter Olympics Stumble Out the Gate Re #Ad Disclosure These brand-relationship disclosures are far from world-class.
2017-2021 Pyramid Scheme Class Actions Consumer News 2017-2021 Pyramid Scheme Class Actions Pyramid scheme claims against MLM companies on the rise.
LuLaRoe Hit with $1 Billion Pyramid Scheme Lawsuit Consumer News LuLaRoe Hit with $1 Billion Pyramid Scheme Lawsuit Class action against LuLaRoe includes unknown top distributors as defendants.
When an Amex Gift Card Winds Up in the Wrong Hands Consumer News When an Amex Gift Card Winds Up in the Wrong Hands Amex will send you a replacement card. It just might not have the original balance on it.
DSA Top Seller Arbonne Faces Pyramid, RICO Allegations Consumer News DSA Top Seller Arbonne Faces Pyramid, RICO Allegations Class-action lawsuit alleges top distributors feed off the money paid by recruits.
Ad or Not? HuffPost’s ‘In the News’ Section Consumer News Ad or Not? HuffPost’s ‘In the News’ Section Selling cars among news stories makes for a blurred #ad line.