TINA’s Take: FTC Takes Crucial Step Forward in Holding Deceptive Made in USA Marketers Accountable
June 26th, 2020
Proposed made in the USA labeling rule seeks to clamp down on first-time offenders.
Browsing the "Business" Category
Reality Check: TINA.org Calls on FTC to Address Virtual Influencers
June 22nd, 2020
Why the FTC should consider virtual influencers as it reviews its Endorsement Guides.
19 Things Le-Vel and Its Distributors Deceptively Represent Are Attainable with MLM
April 17th, 2020
Exaggerated earnings claims are not hard to find.
Five Reasons the BBB Shouldn’t Be Your Only Stop
February 25th, 2020
Researching a company shouldn't be one-stop shopping.
Stripping Down Savage X Fenty’s Deceptive Marketing
February 10th, 2020
TINA.org takes lingerie company's deceptive negative-option offer to regulators.
What You Need to Know about Metals.com
January 7th, 2020
All that glitters is definitely not gold at this California-based precious metals seller.
Worst False Ad Settlements of 2019
December 23rd, 2019
TINA.org's annual list of class-action settlements that left consumers out in the cold.
7 Marketers That Get Coal in Their 2019 Holiday Stocking
December 18th, 2019
TINA.org's annual list includes a pillow maker, a televangelist and a for-profit college.
Why the FTC Needs a Made in USA Rule
October 10th, 2019
It is clear that the FTC’s current tactics for policing made in the USA claims are not working.
New Balance Made in USA
September 26th, 2019
In 1996, the FTC brought an administrative action against New Balance Athletic Shoes, Inc. for making deceptive U.S.-origin claims about
MUSA Recidivists
September 26th, 2019
1. New Balance In 1996, the FTC brought an administrative action against New Balance for making deceptive U.S.-origin claims about
FTC Made in USA Actions Since 1996
August 22nd, 2019
A review of the FTC's Made in USA enforcement actions
iMarketsLive Financial Document Debunks Income Claims
August 15th, 2019
MLM's long-awaited income disclosure statement, while confusing, packs some hard truths.
TINA.org’s Made in USA Actions
June 13th, 2019
A review of TINA.org’s work uncovering (and putting an end to) deceptive made in the USA ad campaigns.
By the Numbers: Made in the USA Class-Action Lawsuits
March 26th, 2019
A closer look at the who, what, where, when, and why.
Worst False Ad Settlements of 2018
December 31st, 2018
Class-action settlements leave consumers behind.
FTC Brings the Hammer Down on Digital Altitude, Aspire
February 9th, 2018
Agency files suit against seller of digital marketing business opportunity.
7 Marketers, Influencers that Get Coal in their 2017 Holiday Stockings
December 20th, 2017
Find out which companies and people wound up on TINA.org's naughty list for 2017.