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Are the Oscars Just a Test of Commercial Success?
Published on February 27th, 2014 by Orawan Gardner
The expanded "Best Picture"... Read More →
Published on February 27th, 2014 by Orawan Gardner
The expanded "Best Picture"... Read More →
Published on February 24th, 2014 by Bonnie Patten
1. You can lose weight without diet or exercise. 2. You can make easy, honest money with no risk. 3. You can get a free iPad. 4. This product has 0 grams trans fat. 5. Our ... Read More →
Published on February 19th, 2014 by Shana Mueller
We welcome Ray to the not-fans-of-ads-disguised-as-editorial-content club. ... Read More →
Published on February 12th, 2014 by Fran Silverman
Brett West’s brilliant move on his son’s behalf. ... Read More →
Published on February 12th, 2014 by Bonnie Patten
Dear P&G: I recently read that your global “Thank You Mom” advertising campaign, which has been prominently featured during the Olympics, is expected to generate $500 million in additional sales. As an avid Olympic viewer, ... Read More →
Published on January 21st, 2014 by Fran Silverman
Whose responsibility is it to vet ads for fraud? ... Read More →
Published on January 1st, 2014 by Bonnie Patten
We’re on it! ... Read More →
Published on December 31st, 2013 by Bonnie Patten
What we did this year on TINA.org. ... Read More →
Published on December 17th, 2013 by Roger Kimball
The fine print of Price Match Guarantees. ... Read More →
Published on December 9th, 2013 by Fran Silverman
What's in a name? ... Read More →
Published on November 25th, 2013 by Bonnie Patten
A jury of your peers and a jury of consumers deserve the truth. ... Read More →
Published on November 12th, 2013 by Shana Mueller
So what does Jon Stewart of the Daily Show think of CNN’s “To the Couch” sponsored content segment (aka a “news-portunity”)? “They came back from commercials to a commercial covering what they could have done during ... Read More →
Published on October 29th, 2013 by Roger Kimball
Dear Mikaela, I am a fan. I am a huge fan, as a lifelong skier, a former racer, and a current race coach. The success you achieved last year, rising to the top of the World ... Read More →
Published on October 18th, 2013 by Bonnie Patten
Why the FTC has not pursued Herbalife. ... Read More →
Published on October 16th, 2013 by Shana Mueller
Hoping to score fabulous designer goods at Saks Fifth Avenue’s “Friends & Family” sale this week? The website prominently displays the discount—25% off. But don’t forget to read the fine print found under the link for ... Read More →
Published on October 8th, 2013 by Bonnie Patten
If time could be turned back I am sure a Venetian Doge, upon seeing this ad, would hunt down and behead the person from Longines who did this.... Read More →
Published on October 3rd, 2013 by Laura Smith
"Advertising today is a truth-free zone,” says Jonathan Baskin. ... Read More →
Published on September 30th, 2013 by Fran Silverman
Does free speech protect deceptive advertising? ... Read More →
Published on September 25th, 2013 by Orawan Gardner
Someone won $5,000 with a card from this very store!? It seems logical (in a really flawed, not-actually-logical-at-all kind of way) that because this store had one $5,000 winner, your chances of being a winner are ... Read More →
Published on September 25th, 2013 by Patrick Flood
Perfect Polly, the $18 plastic bird with a great informercial. ... Read More →