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TINA.org’s Action on Glucosamine Settlement Helps Spur Revision

TINA.org’s Action on Glucosamine Settlement Helps Spur Revision

Final Agreement Bans Deceptive Claims Made by Walmart, Walgreens & Supervalu MADISON, CONN. March 25, 2015 — A federal judge has given final approval to a class-action settlement that permanently changes how…

Investigation by truthinadvertising.org Reveals Eight Things You Should Know About Vemma

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Investigation by truthinadvertising.org Reveals Eight Things You Should Know About Vemma

MADISON, CT, July 10, 2013 — Vemma Nutrition Company promises it will “transform lives through ultra premium products and a generous compensation plan.” The Scottsdale, Ariz.-based company, which touts that…

Walmart Still Deceptively Marketing Made in USA, TINA.org Reports Company to FTC (Again)

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Walmart Still Deceptively Marketing Made in USA, TINA.org Reports Company to FTC (Again)

MADISON, CONN. January 20, 2021 – With two years to go on a 10-year commitment to purchase $250 billion in products supporting American jobs, a new investigation by truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org)…

Gillette Engaged in Deceptive Made in USA Marketing

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Gillette Engaged in Deceptive Made in USA Marketing

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Files FTC Complaint MADISON, CONN. January 23, 2018 – Despite a national advertising campaign showcasing patriotic imagery, highlighting its Boston headquarters, and heavily promoting its “Made in…

Adore Me Deceiving You, According to Ad Watchdog TINA.org

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Adore Me Deceiving You, According to Ad Watchdog TINA.org

MADISON, CONN. May 10, 2016 Sexy designer lingerie at a discount is the premise behind Adore Me, one of the rising players in the fast growing subscription-goods industry. But an…

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Blasts Lipozene’s Fat Burning Claims

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Ad Watchdog TINA.org Blasts Lipozene’s Fat Burning Claims

MADISON, CONN. April 11, 2016 Lose weight without changing your lifestyle, according to ads for a popular diet supplement, Lipozene. No so fast says ad watchdog, truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org). The consumer…

TINA Warns Federal Agency about False Made in USA Claims

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TINA Warns Federal Agency about False Made in USA Claims

MADISON, CONN., March 14, 2016 – When Uncle Sam says something’s Made in the USA, you’re inclined to believe him. It is, after all, the U.S. government speaking. But an…

‘Almay Simply American’ Campaign Simply Not True

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‘Almay Simply American’ Campaign Simply Not True

Ad Watchdog Files Complaint about Deceptive Made in USA Claims MADISON, CONN. May 20, 2015 – More than 95 percent of Revlon’s Almay line of cosmetics sold on its website…

Vemma Declared Pyramid Scheme by Italy’s Competition and Markets Authority

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Vemma Declared Pyramid Scheme by Italy’s Competition and Markets Authority

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Says Vemma’s U.S. Reforms Fall Short MADISON, Conn., April 24, 2014 — An analysis by advertising watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has determined that Vemma Nutrition Company’s new compensation plan is…

Company Investigated by truthinadvertising.org Comes Under Fire Again

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Company Investigated by truthinadvertising.org Comes Under Fire Again

MADISON, CT., Aug. 15, 2013 — A company investigated by advertising watchdog group truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) is under fire again for deceptive marketing of a children’s supplement. A key advertising self-regulatory…

Truth in Advertising: Why Brands are Held to Higher Standards Than Politicians

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Truth in Advertising: Why Brands are Held to Higher Standards Than Politicians

Andrew Frank, AdAge

Consumer group says most U.S. cancer centers use misleading ads

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Consumer group says most U.S. cancer centers use misleading ads

Herb Weisbaum, NBC News

State says e-cigarette company changed its name, kept deceptive marketing

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State says e-cigarette company changed its name, kept deceptive marketing

Robert Gehrke, The Salt Lake Tribune

Customer disdain for this ‘innovative and disruptive’ business model is only growing

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Customer disdain for this ‘innovative and disruptive’ business model is only growing

Mallory Schlossberg, Business Insider

Utah quietly slashes fines from $1.1M to $31K for online e-cigarette marketers

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Utah quietly slashes fines from $1.1M to $31K for online e-cigarette marketers

Dan Harrie, The Salt Lake Tribune

Snake oil for the 21st century

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Snake oil for the 21st century

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Roblox is one of the biggest metaverse success stories. So why hasn’t it turned a profit?

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Roblox is one of the biggest metaverse success stories. So why hasn’t it turned a profit?

Rob Walker, Fortune

Renewal by Andersen Reported for Making Deceptive Made in USA Claims

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Renewal by Andersen Reported for Making Deceptive Made in USA Claims

MADISON, CONN. July 1, 2025 – Renewal by Andersen, which bills itself as “one of largest replacement window companies in the country,” is deceptively marketing its products as Made in…

TINA.org Files FTC Complaint against Homeaglow

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TINA.org Files FTC Complaint against Homeaglow

MADISON, CONN. Sept. 9, 2025 – An investigation by consumer advocacy organization truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has found that Homeaglow is deceptively advertising $19 home cleanings in order to lure consumers into…

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TINA.org’s Action on Glucosamine Settlement Helps Spur Revision

Investigation by truthinadvertising.org Reveals Eight Things You Should Know About Vemma

Walmart Still Deceptively Marketing Made in USA, TINA.org Reports Company to FTC (Again)

Gillette Engaged in Deceptive Made in USA Marketing

Adore Me Deceiving You, According to Ad Watchdog TINA.org

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Blasts Lipozene’s Fat Burning Claims

TINA Warns Federal Agency about False Made in USA Claims

‘Almay Simply American’ Campaign Simply Not True

Vemma Declared Pyramid Scheme by Italy’s Competition and Markets Authority

Company Investigated by truthinadvertising.org Comes Under Fire Again

Truth in Advertising: Why Brands are Held to Higher Standards Than Politicians

Consumer group says most U.S. cancer centers use misleading ads

State says e-cigarette company changed its name, kept deceptive marketing

Customer disdain for this ‘innovative and disruptive’ business model is only growing

Utah quietly slashes fines from $1.1M to $31K for online e-cigarette marketers

Snake oil for the 21st century

Roblox is one of the biggest metaverse success stories. So why hasn’t it turned a profit?

Renewal by Andersen Reported for Making Deceptive Made in USA Claims

TINA.org Files FTC Complaint against Homeaglow