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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 Bonnie Patten

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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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 →