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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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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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Prevagen Is Going to the Dogs
Published on February 22nd, 2019 by Bonnie Patten
Second Circuit rules FTC/NY case against Prevagen can proceed. ... Read More →
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Revisiting Shinola’s Made in USA Claims Three Years after FTC Inquiry
Published on February 20th, 2019 by Jason Bagley
In focusing on express claims, did the FTC overlook implied claims that convey the same message?... Read More →
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Will the Fyre Starters Finally Get Burned?
Published on January 31st, 2019 by Bonnie Patten
Bankruptcy case targets payments made to Fyre Festival influencers. ... Read More →
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TINA.org’s Sixth Year in Review
Published on December 27th, 2018 by Bonnie Patten
It was another successful year outing deceptive marketing on multiple fronts.... Read More →
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When Truthful Testimonials Are Deceptive
Published on December 17th, 2018 by Bonnie Patten
When it comes to testimonials, the truth will not always set marketers free. ... Read More →
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Editorial and Sponsored Content: Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Published on November 6th, 2018 by Jason Bagley
NAD decision regarding affiliate links sets a dangerous precedent for advertisers to manipulate editorial content.... Read More →
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Health Clinic’s Baseball Ad Strikes Out with Mouse Print Disclaimer
Published on June 19th, 2018 by Jason Bagley
Though it makes for a fun guessing game. ... Read More →
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Brain Training: Buyer Beware
Published on May 2nd, 2018 by Guest Author
Neuroscientist questions the science behind brain training. ... Read More →
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Content Confusion in an Era of Fake News
Published on February 7th, 2018 by Guest Author
Study demonstrates that effectively designed native advertising disclosures can decrease consumer deception. ... Read More →
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TINA.org’s Fifth Year in Review
Published on December 27th, 2017 by Bonnie Patten
When it came to keeping ads honest in 2017, TINA.org was plenty busy. ... Read More →
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TINA.org’s Seventh Year in Review
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#RealDirectSellers Don’t Obtain Financial or Time Freedom
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Marketers Downplay Consumer Harm Caused by Negative Option Offers
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Alleged Pyramid Scheme Nerium Pens Its Wish List
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NCL Honors TINA.org Executive Director Bonnie Patten
29 October 2019
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