Study Says ‘Drink Responsibly’ Messages Fall Terribly Short Consumer News Study Says ‘Drink Responsibly’ Messages Fall Terribly Short Messages promote products instead of conveying relevant public health information, study finds.
Can You Spot a Bogus Weight-Loss Ad Claim? Consumer News Can You Spot a Bogus Weight-Loss Ad Claim? Here’s a reality check.
Probiotics: What You Need to Know Consumer News Probiotics: What You Need to Know Hype or miraculous cure-all?
Is the New Cool a Smokeless Smoke? Consumer News Is the New Cool a Smokeless Smoke? All the cool kids are doing it, but are e-cigs a less harmful alternative or just a new way to get addicted to nicotine?
Got Chocolate Milk? Industry Wants to Change Definition Consumer News Got Chocolate Milk? Industry Wants to Change Definition Diary industry petitions FDA over sweeteners.
CATrends: Junk Fees Added to Ticket Prices Consumer News CATrends: Junk Fees Added to Ticket Prices Lawsuits allege online ticket sellers violate New York state law.
CATrends: Fake Collagen Cosmetics Consumer News CATrends: Fake Collagen Cosmetics Lawsuits allege not all collagen cosmetics are the real deal.
Consumer Alert: Menopause Supplements Consumer News Consumer Alert: Menopause Supplements Proceed with caution when it comes to menopause marketing.
AdvoCare to Pay $150 Million to Settle FTC Pyramid Charges Consumer News AdvoCare to Pay $150 Million to Settle FTC Pyramid Charges Health and wellness products MLM allegedly rewarded recruitment over product sales.
Influencers Defy FTC Rules on Disclosure Despite Warnings Consumer News Influencers Defy FTC Rules on Disclosure Despite Warnings TINA.org finds 95 percent of social media influencers previously put on notice by the FTC breaking the law.
Cancer Care: The Deceptive Marketing of Hope Consumer News Cancer Care: The Deceptive Marketing of Hope TINA.org files complaint against CTCA and puts 42 cancer centers on notice for marketing atypical testimonials.
FTC, FDA Warn Marketers of E-Liquids That Look Like Kids’ Candy Consumer News FTC, FDA Warn Marketers of E-Liquids That Look Like Kids’ Candy Agencies crack down on copycat packaging targeting minors in the e-cigarette industry.
Ad or Not? Kylie Jenner Consumer News Ad or Not? Kylie Jenner Just a nice shoutout on Instagram or was Kylie Jenner making up with make-up artist Vlada Haggerty?
Snuggie Marketers to Pay $7.5M in Customer Refunds Consumer News Snuggie Marketers to Pay $7.5M in Customer Refunds There’s nothing cozy about allegations of deceptive advertising.
It’s National Consumer Protection Week! Consumer News It’s National Consumer Protection Week! Free isn’t always free, ads are often disguised, and that price that was advertised isn’t always what the company then offers you. Is this fair? No. It’s deceptive.
For AT&T Customers, a Costly Divorce Consumer News For AT&T Customers, a Costly Divorce Early termination fees aren’t doing consumers any favors.
Five Companies that Fail the Name Game Consumer News Five Companies that Fail the Name Game What’s in a name? Sometimes not what you expect.
BeActive Brace: Trick or Treat? Consumer News BeActive Brace: Trick or Treat? Troublesome disclaimers are often not in full view.
WakeUpNow’s Secret: Things You Need to Know about this MLM Consumer News WakeUpNow’s Secret: Things You Need to Know about this MLM What TINA.org thinks you should wake up to regarding this questionable company.
The Myth of Black Friday Consumer News The Myth of Black Friday Super sales start early, but are they great bargains?