TINA.org’s Year in Review 2018 Blog TINA.org’s Year in Review 2018 It was another successful year outing deceptive marketing on multiple fronts.
Do ‘Original’ Prices Really Even Exist? Consumer News Do ‘Original’ Prices Really Even Exist? Shopping for a spring wardrobe? Here’s what you need to know about price tags.
Sales, Bargains, Discounts Consumer Basics Sales, Bargains, Discounts Shoppers face fictitious pricing, perpetual sales and more when trying to decipher a true bargain in the aisle.
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Prevagen’s Fishy Memory Claims Under Fire by Federal Regulators Consumer News Prevagen’s Fishy Memory Claims Under Fire by Federal Regulators Five things you should know about the FTC, New York lawsuit against Prevagen.
Does Size Really Matter? A Primer on Slack-Filled Packaging Consumer Basics Does Size Really Matter? A Primer on Slack-Filled Packaging What to know about the FDA’s rule on under-filled or slack-filled packaging.
MoMA Store, Revisited Ad Alert MoMA Store, Revisited TV frame or frame TV? Which one is MoMA selling here?
Who’s 23andMe Rooting For? Ad Alert Who’s 23andMe Rooting For? What you should know about 23andMe as it rolls out ads for the World Cup.
California Cracks Down on Goop after TINA.org Complaint Consumer News California Cracks Down on Goop after TINA.org Complaint Goop to pay $145,000 in penalties and cease deceptive marketing as a result of California action.
What’s the FDA’s Logo Doing on Snow Teeth Whitening’s Packaging? Ad Alert What’s the FDA’s Logo Doing on Snow Teeth Whitening’s Packaging? Agency prohibits its logo from appearing on private sector materials. Snow says it has connections.
Ryan ToysReview Targets Preschoolers in Violation of FTC Law Consumer News Ryan ToysReview Targets Preschoolers in Violation of FTC Law Three things to know about TINA.org’s complaint against the popular — and profitable — YouTube channel.
Top Kyäni Distributor Pitches Products for Coronavirus in Facebook Live Video Ad Alert Top Kyäni Distributor Pitches Products for Coronavirus in Facebook Live Video For $100 a month, “you cannot risk your health,” James Bradford says.
FTC Brain Claims Cases Since 1995 Consumer News FTC Brain Claims Cases Since 1995 Since 1995, the FTC has brought nearly 70 actions over deceptive brain claims.
Goody’s Hangover Powder Ad Alert Goody’s Hangover Powder What you need to know about this purported hangover remedy.
Outlet Stores Are Not Discount Retail Stores Consumer News Outlet Stores Are Not Discount Retail Stores What you should know before you go.
Ariat International Ad Alert Ariat International Apparel company known for its equestrian products gets made in USA lesson straight from the horse’s mouth.
Ad or Not? That Paisley Asymmetrical Dress on Instagram Consumer News Ad or Not? That Paisley Asymmetrical Dress on Instagram You know the one we’re talking about.