Chevy Says Its Silverado Is ‘The Official Truck of Real People.’ Really?
April 18th, 2019 | by Jason B.
Not all of the puffed-up claims in this TV ad can be defended as puffery.
About Jason Bagley
Jason Bagley, writer at TINA.org, is still romantic about journalism and believes in its power to educate and inform.
Author Archives: Jason Bagley
Revisiting Shinola’s Made in USA Claims Three Years after FTC Inquiry
February 20th, 2019 | by Jason B.
In focusing on express claims, did the FTC overlook implied claims that convey the same message?
Editorial and Sponsored Content: Whose Line Is It Anyway?
November 6th, 2018 | by Jason B.
NAD decision regarding affiliate links sets a dangerous precedent for advertisers to manipulate editorial content.
Health Clinic’s Baseball Ad Strikes Out with Mouse Print Disclaimer
June 19th, 2018 | by Jason B.
Though it makes for a fun guessing game.
Breaking News: This Shouldn’t Be Advertised as Breaking News
August 4th, 2017 | by Jason B.
Cable news appears to be redefining the meaning of breaking news and reaping ad dollars along the way.
When Federal Government Webpages Are MIA
March 16th, 2017 | by Jason B.
Broken links pose a problem for consumers seeking facts about ad claims.
A Deluge of Doublespeak
January 5th, 2017 | by Jason B.
Corporate doublespeak is as hard to decipher as the questionable claims in the ads themselves.
Blue Nile Phone Fee Doesn’t Ring True
December 5th, 2016 | by Jason B.
An unfortunate engagement with the online jeweler.
Netflix Serves Up Cups of Advertising with ‘Gilmore Girls’ Campaign
October 10th, 2016 | by Jason B.
How much advertising do you take with your coffee?
It Won’t Look Like This When You Land
September 20th, 2016 | by Jason B.
Spoiler: There's no oceanside in Hartford, Connecticut.
A Prescription for a Congested Commute Falls Short
July 11th, 2016 | by Jason B.
This doc's pushing a quack cure.
Radio 104 Fest: It’s Not Really ‘Back’
October 26th, 2015 | by Jason B.
What makes a fest? Let's start with more than three bands.
Not Very Presidential, Guys
August 6th, 2015 | by Jason B.
Allegations of misleading advertising and questionable products follow four GOP candidates into tonight's debate.
Old Navy’s ‘Americana’ T’s Made Overseas
July 1st, 2015 | by Jason B.
More than a dozen items touting American slogans and imagery are made overseas.
National Public Health Week’s Improbable Players
April 10th, 2015 | by Jason B.
Exactly how healthy is a Wendy's salad?
How TINA.org Readers Ruled in 2014
December 29th, 2014 | by Jason B.
Reader submissions flagging deceptive advertising helped TINA.org have a great year.
Who Likes What on Facebook?
August 11th, 2014 | by Jason B.
Have you ever spotted a suspect "like" on your Facebook profile?