Auto
Mercedes Slams Brakes on Built in USA Claims after TINA.org Inquiry
Published on April 9th, 2019 by TINA
TINA.org found the German automaker didn't have the support to claim its Sprinter van was "built in the USA."... Read More →
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Health
FDA Tackles CBD
Published on April 4th, 2019 by TINA
FDA to consider legal pathways for cannabis-derived compound. ... Read More →
CATrends
CATrends: Alkaline Water
Published on April 3rd, 2019 by TINA
What's in your water? Does it matter? ... Read More →
Business
By the Numbers: Made in the USA Class-Action Lawsuits
Published on March 26th, 2019 by TINA
A closer look at the who, what, where, when, and why. ... Read More →
Ad or Not?
Influencers Defy FTC Rules on Disclosure Despite Warnings
Published on March 4th, 2019 by TINA
TINA.org finds 95 percent of social media influencers previously put on notice by the FTC breaking the law.... Read More →
CATrends
CATrends: The mAh Ratings of Portable Chargers (aka Power Banks)
Published on February 27th, 2019 by TINA
Class-action lawsuits allege that the mAh ratings of several portable chargers are greatly exaggerated.... Read More →
Ad or Not?
Ad or Not? Peter Farrelly’s Oscars Shoutout to Shinola Watches
Published on February 25th, 2019 by TINA
"They're saving Detroit," said the Oscar-winning director in an acceptance speech last night. ... Read More →
TINA's Take
TINA’s Take: Netflix Rewards Goop’s False Advertising with New Series
Published on February 21st, 2019 by TINA
TINA.org anxiously awaits the Goop-y claims that lay in store. ... Read More →
Listicles
Match the Super Bowl 53 Advertiser with the Disputed Ad Claim
Published on January 30th, 2019 by TINA
Can you go six for six?... Read More →
CATrends
CATrends: Rapid Release Pain Relief Medications
Published on January 24th, 2019 by TINA
These claims are tough to swallow. ... Read More →
Multi-Level Marketing
7 Signs LuLaRoe Is Sinking
Published on January 14th, 2019 by TINA
Legging MLM struggles to stay afloat after meteoric rise. ... Read More →
Ad or Not?
Ad or Not? Kris, Kendall Jenner and Proactiv
Published on January 10th, 2019 by TINA
Fans decry mom's crocodile tears in teaser post that turns out to be spon con. ... Read More →
Listicles
5 Ad Trends to be Wary of in 2019
Published on January 9th, 2019 by TINA
From crypto to CBD, consumers need to tread carefully when it comes to these trends. ... Read More →
TINA's Take
TINA’s Take: Nerium’s Move To Disappear and Reinvent Itself as Neora
Published on January 7th, 2019 by TINA
Different name, same inappropriate marketing claims.... Read More →
Business
Worst False Ad Settlements of 2018
Published on December 31st, 2018 by TINA
Class-action settlements leave consumers behind. ... Read More →
CATrends
CATrends: Fake White Chocolate
Published on December 19th, 2018 by TINA
Stocking stuffer alert: These "white chocolate" treats are allegedly missing key ingredients. ... Read More →
Food & Alcohol
TINA.org Files Complaint against Diageo Regarding Its Ciroc Influencers
Published on December 10th, 2018 by TINA
TINA.org finds more than 1,700 undisclosed alcohol ads published on Instagram by 50 Ciroc influencers. ... Read More →
Ad or Not?
Ad or Not? Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas, aka Chonas
Published on December 10th, 2018 by TINA
Wedding-themed Instagram posts preceding couple's nuptials weren't just about their affection for each other. ... Read More →
The Internet
At FTC’s Request, Court Halts Alleged ‘Free Trial’ Scheme
Published on December 4th, 2018 by TINA
Alleged internet marketing scam bilked tens of millions of dollars from consumers, the FTC says. ... Read More →
Multi-Level Marketing
TINA.org Objects to Jeunesse Settlement that Snubs Consumers
Published on November 29th, 2018 by TINA
TINA.org breaks down unfair and inadequate MLM settlement by the numbers. ... Read More →