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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 Hits Up the Marketing Conference Circuit

Published on October 17th, 2017 by TINA

TINA.org hits the road to keep current on marketing trends and promote truthful advertising. ... Read More →

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H.R. 3409: Protecting Pyramid Schemes, not Consumers

Published on August 16th, 2017 by Guest Author

Former FTC economist outlines issues with new "anti-pyramid" bill. ... Read More →

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Breaking News: This Shouldn’t Be Advertised as Breaking News

Published on August 4th, 2017 by Jason Bagley

Cable news appears to be redefining the meaning of breaking news and reaping ad dollars along the way. ... Read More →

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#NeriumTruth Campaign Summary

Published on July 26th, 2017 by Bonnie Patten

A recap of TINA.org pressuring Nerium to #GetReal ... Read More →

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TINA.org to Nerium: Take Down Questionable Health and Income Claims

Published on July 17th, 2017 by Bonnie Patten

Watch for #NeriumTruth social media campaign exposing company's inappropriate health and income claims. ... Read More →

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Sunny Co Clothing: When Social Media Marketing is TOO Successful

Published on May 4th, 2017 by Jane Motter

A viral marketing campaign leaves the makers of this swim suit drowning in unfulfilled orders. ... Read More →

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Fyre Festival Dumpster Fire

Published on April 28th, 2017 by Jane Motter

Trouble in social media influencer paradise. ... Read More →

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The Danger of Loosely Regulated Supplements

Published on March 27th, 2017 by Guest Author

How we can protect ourselves from the $40-50 billion supplement industry amid a shrinking government?... Read More →

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When Federal Government Webpages Are MIA

Published on March 16th, 2017 by Jason Bagley

Broken links pose a problem for consumers seeking facts about ad claims. ... Read More →

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What Social Media Can Teach Us about Consumer Protection

Published on March 7th, 2017 by Guest Author

Arm consumers with X-ray vision to protect them from scams circulating on Facebook.... Read More →

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All Cheer The Unsubscribe Act

Published on March 6th, 2017 by Bonnie Patten

National Consumer Protection Week is a good time to bring attention to this bill. ... Read More →

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A Deluge of Doublespeak

Published on January 5th, 2017 by Jason Bagley

Corporate doublespeak is as hard to decipher as the questionable claims in the ads themselves.... Read More →

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The Fundamental Takeaway from FTC v Vemma

Published on December 19th, 2016 by Guest Author

Vemma settlement clarifies FTC’s position on what constitutes a legitimate MLM. ... Read More →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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