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Deceptive Income Claims – How Not to Market Your MLM Business
Published on September 14th, 2020 by Bonnie Patten
How income claims, even truthful ones, can be deceptive when marketing the MLM business opportunity. ... Read More →
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Turning on the FTC’s Made in USA Penalty Switch
Published on September 10th, 2020 by Michael Springer
TINA.org supports new rule that will beef up enforcement of #MadeinUSA. ... Read More →
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MLM Income Disclosures: When Average Does Not Equal Typical
Published on September 9th, 2020 by Guest Author
Pyramid scheme experts explain how MLM income disclosures can be deceptive.... Read More →
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TINA.org Suggests Updates to How the FTC Regulates Endorsement Advertising
Published on June 29th, 2020 by Michael Springer
On June 22, 2020, TINA.org responded to the FTC’s request for comment on the Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (referred to here as the Endorsement Guides or Guides). First passed in ... Read More →
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TINA.org Urges FTC to Require Funeral Homes to Post Their Prices Online
Published on June 12th, 2020 by Michael Springer
Funeral homes must keep up with the times. ... Read More →
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Cancer Center Advertising: When Consumer Education and Regulatory Complaints Aren’t Enough
Published on June 3rd, 2020 by Laura Smith
TINA.org strives to educate clinicians about patient testimonials. ... Read More →
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Campaign 2020: The Rise of the Influencer Election
Published on March 2nd, 2020 by Guest Author
Political candidates are jumping on the #InfluencerMarketing bandwagon. ... Read More →
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TINA Weighs in on New Rules for Investment Adviser Advertisements
Published on February 13th, 2020 by Michael Springer
After almost 60 years, it's time to update advertising law.... Read More →
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5 Things MLMs Need to Worry About after FTC’s Action against SBH
Published on January 27th, 2020 by Bonnie Patten
Latest FTC pyramid action should serve as a warning for the MLM industry. ... Read More →
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TINA.org’s Seventh Year in Review
Published on December 17th, 2019 by Bonnie Patten
It was another successful year outing deceptive marketing on multiple fronts. ... Read More →
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#RealDirectSellers Don’t Obtain Financial or Time Freedom
Published on December 13th, 2019 by Bonnie Patten
Trade organization campaign features deceptive income claims. ... Read More →
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Marketers Downplay Consumer Harm Caused by Negative Option Offers
Published on December 10th, 2019 by Bonnie Patten
Marketers are attempting to put a positive spin on the negative option, a type of offer that interprets a consumer’s silence as consent to be repeatedly charged for products or services they may not want or ... Read More →
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Alleged Pyramid Scheme Nerium Pens Its Wish List
Published on November 5th, 2019 by Bonnie Patten
Declarations in court filing read more like a legislative manifesto than remedies that could appropriately be issued by a court.... Read More →
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NCL Honors TINA.org Executive Director Bonnie Patten
Published on October 29th, 2019 by Shana Mueller
Last week, TINA.org Executive Director Bonnie Patten was presented with the Florence Kelley Consumer Leadership Award by the National Consumers League (NCL) for TINA.org’s work fighting false and deceptive advertising. “Bonnie is devoted to promoting honest, ... Read More →
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Flat Tummy’s Outrageous Marketing Tactics Need to Stop
Published on July 17th, 2019 by Bonnie Patten
"Detox" tea company's influencer-driven marketing claims fall flat. ... Read More →
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Comment at FDA Public Meeting on Dietary Supplements
Published on May 23rd, 2019 by TINA
Comment made by TINA.org executive director, Bonnie Patten at the FDA’s public meeting on Responsible Innovation in Dietary Supplements held on May 16, 2019. Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments today on behalf of ... Read More →
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Chevy Says Its Silverado Is ‘The Official Truck of Real People.’ Really?
Published on April 18th, 2019 by Jason Bagley
Not all of the puffed-up claims in this TV ad can be defended as puffery. ... Read More →
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Are Menus Ads?
Published on March 25th, 2019 by Laura Smith
The ultimate question for one California court. ... Read More →
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Does Stocking Shelves = Product Promotion?
Published on March 14th, 2019 by Laura Smith
Texas court lets retailers off the hook for promoting products on shelves. ... Read More →
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MyPillow Sleep Study is a Snoozer
Published on March 7th, 2019 by Bonnie Patten
Counting up issues with study sure to be a sleep aid. ... Read More →
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Deceptive Income Claims – How Not to Market Your MLM Business
14 September 2020 -
Turning on the FTC’s Made in USA Penalty Switch
10 September 2020 -
MLM Income Disclosures: When Average Does Not Equal Typical
9 September 2020 -
TINA.org Suggests Updates to How the FTC Regulates Endorsement Advertising
29 June 2020 -
TINA.org Urges FTC to Require Funeral Homes to Post Their Prices Online
12 June 2020
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