#NeriumTruth Campaign Summary Blog #NeriumTruth Campaign Summary A recap of TINA.org pressuring Nerium to #GetReal
When Federal Government Webpages Are MIA Blog When Federal Government Webpages Are MIA Broken links pose a problem for consumers seeking facts about ad claims.
Where’s the Ad? That Game Has Rules Blog Where’s the Ad? That Game Has Rules Spotting ads should not be that hard.
Do You Know what Big Data Knows about You? Blog Do You Know what Big Data Knows about You? FTC report highlights lack of transparency in data tracking.
Lanham Act Gets A Makeover Blog Lanham Act Gets A Makeover It took more than 12 years of litigation between Lexmark International and Static Control Components over toner and toner cartridges for the U.S. Supreme Court to quote these profound words…
A .org Does not a Non-Profit Make Blog A .org Does not a Non-Profit Make Change.org, among other sites, has turned me into what some might call a charity slacktivist. Over the past year or so, from the comfort of my own couch, I’ve signed…
Kevin Trudeau – one heck of a salesman or one heck of a liar? Blog Kevin Trudeau – one heck of a salesman or one heck of a liar? Self-described “consumer advocate” and “exposer of corporate and government corruption,” this convicted felon lost the latest round in his decade long battle with the FTC. On November 29, 2011, the…
Pop-Ups and the Bimbo Bear Blog Pop-Ups and the Bimbo Bear I don’t like An advertisement that pops up in a new window when you’re browsing the internet. ads. They’re like someone interrupting you in the middle of a conversation –…
Free Speech, Advertising, and Me Blog Free Speech, Advertising, and Me Does free speech protect deceptive advertising?
Period Tracker Capitalizes on Post-Roe Fears Blog Period Tracker Capitalizes on Post-Roe Fears Stardust marketing claims out of this world
What I Discovered When I Looked into Sarah’s Discovery Blog What I Discovered When I Looked into Sarah’s Discovery Just because a weight-loss product or program is all over Instagram doesn’t mean it should be trusted
It’s Grammy Time: Who’s Belting out Name Brands? Blog It’s Grammy Time: Who’s Belting out Name Brands? How many ads are hiding in popular songs?
Who’s Sponsoring Whom? Blog Who’s Sponsoring Whom? Dear P&G: I recently read that your global “Thank You Mom” advertising campaign, which has been prominently featured during the Olympics, is expected to generate $500 million in additional…
Do Media Outlets Have the Guts to Bounce Scam Ads? Blog Do Media Outlets Have the Guts to Bounce Scam Ads? Whose responsibility is it to vet ads for fraud?
Best Buy: Buy It Now with Confidence (and Questions) Blog Best Buy: Buy It Now with Confidence (and Questions) The fine print of Price Match Guarantees.
Protecting Kids from Stealth Advertising in Digital Media Blog Protecting Kids from Stealth Advertising in Digital Media TINA.org Executive Director Bonnie Patten to speak at FTC workshop Wednesday.
CFPB Proposes Paycheck Advance Rule Blog CFPB Proposes Paycheck Advance Rule TINA.org joins coalition of consumer organizations in support of the proposed rule
Deceptive Income Claims – How Not to Market Your MLM Business Blog Deceptive Income Claims – How Not to Market Your MLM Business How income claims, even truthful ones, can be deceptive when marketing the MLM business opportunity.
#RealDirectSellers Don’t Obtain Financial or Time Freedom Blog #RealDirectSellers Don’t Obtain Financial or Time Freedom Trade organization campaign features deceptive income claims.