Blog Archives - Truth In Advertising

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 →

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 →

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 →

#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 →

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 →