The Cost of Doing Business
June 10th, 2021
Comparing the amount companies agree to pay to settle deceptive marketing charges with their annual revenue.
Browsing the "Business" Category
TINA.org Brings Walmart’s Deceptive Made in USA Claims to the FTC, Again
January 19th, 2021
Walmart attempts to redefine what it legally means to be "made" in the USA.
5 Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2021
January 6th, 2021
From fairwashing to fragrance, consumers have plenty to watch out for in 2021.
Marketers that Get Coal in Their 2020 Holiday Stocking
December 23rd, 2020
Find out which companies (and people) are on TINA.org's 2020 naughty list for deceptive marketing.
Worst False Ad Settlements of 2020
December 17th, 2020
Five class-action settlements that left consumers behind this year.
Infographic: Comments on FTC’s Proposed Made in USA Rule
November 23rd, 2020
TINA.org's review of comments submitted regarding the FTC's proposed Made In USA rule.
FTC Actions against Payment Processors
October 21st, 2020
A review of lawsuits the FTC has filed against companies and individuals that process credit and debit card transactions.
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.
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