Blog Archives - Page 2 of 8 - Truth In Advertising

TINA.org’s Fourth Year in Review

Published on December 8th, 2016 by Bonnie Patten

Here's what we accomplished in 2016 with your help. ... Read More →

Blue Nile Phone Fee Doesn’t Ring True

Published on December 5th, 2016 by Jason Bagley

An unfortunate engagement with the online jeweler. ... Read More →

Help Support TINA.org’s Mission

Published on November 29th, 2016 by Bonnie Patten

We strive to keep ads honest for consumers and businesses alike.... Read More →

FTC Chairwoman Creates Framework for MLM Regulatory Environment

Published on October 31st, 2016 by Guest Author

FTC Seeking to Clean up the MLM Industry ... Read More →

This Gift Basket’s Got Some Shadowy Service Charges

Published on October 18th, 2016 by Fran Silverman

1-800-Flowers.com and its basket of pricing problems.... Read More →

Netflix Serves Up Cups of Advertising with ‘Gilmore Girls’ Campaign

Published on October 10th, 2016 by Jason Bagley

How much advertising do you take with your coffee?... Read More →

It Won’t Look Like This When You Land

Published on September 20th, 2016 by Jason Bagley

Spoiler: There's no oceanside in Hartford, Connecticut. ... Read More →

Flexiblity is not Free

Published on September 12th, 2016 by Roger Kimball

The math doesn't add up in your favor at FlexShopper.com's rental site. ... Read More →

Perfect Food, Imperfect Packaging

Published on August 30th, 2016 by Roger Kimball

Is this green super food supplement slack-filled or packed down? ... Read More →

A Prescription for a Congested Commute Falls Short

Published on July 11th, 2016 by Jason Bagley

This doc's pushing a quack cure. ... Read More →

The Unsettling Ticketmaster Settlement

Published on July 5th, 2016 by Fran Silverman

This settlement goes in the worst file. ... Read More →

Naturally Flavored with Natural Flavors

Published on June 14th, 2016 by Fran Silverman

Is this iced tea indeed natural?... Read More →

I Propose a National Ordinary Day

Published on May 31st, 2016 by Albinko Hasic

Maybe we should re-think all of those national fill-in-the-blank days.. maybe not. ... Read More →

Why This Anti-Pyramid Scheme Bill is Outrageously Wrong for Consumers

Published on May 23rd, 2016 by Guest Author

This is a guest blog by Peter Vander Nat, Ph.D., former senior economist with the FTC who has testified in numerous federal pyramid scheme cases and written two seminal works analyzing the MLM industry. POST HIGHLIGHTS ... Read More →

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An Open Letter to Congress on H.R. 5230

Published on May 23rd, 2016 by Guest Author

Renowned pyramid scheme expert denounces proposed federal law. ... Read More →

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Does this New Federal Bill Promote Pyramid Schemes?

Published on May 19th, 2016 by Bonnie Patten

TINA.org deconstructs how this proposed legislation really protects the industry.... Read More →

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The Confusing Price of Enjoying Art

Published on March 16th, 2016 by Fran Silverman

Advertised admission prices are not what they appear. ... Read More →

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2016 FTC National Consumer Protection Week Webinar

Published on March 8th, 2016 by Bonnie Patten

Presentation given by TINA.org Executive Director to congressional staff for National Consumer Protection Week 2016.... Read More →

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Do MLM Earnings Statements Constitute Deceptive Advertising?

Published on February 29th, 2016 by Guest Author

Despite the availability of the data, MLM earnings statements fail to disclose crucial information to recruits, writes guest blogger William Keep.... Read More →