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Our ‘Greatist’ Ad or Not Ever?

Published on February 22nd, 2018 by TINA

Site's editorial newsletter comes with a side of sponsored content, if you can make out the difference. ... Read More →

Valentine’s Day Deception: Don’t Fall for These Bad Ads

Published on February 12th, 2018 by TINA

From "Virtual Cupids" to knockoff engagement rings, be wary of these roadblocks to love. ... Read More →

FTC Brings the Hammer Down on Digital Altitude/Aspire

Published on February 9th, 2018 by TINA

Agency files suit against seller of digital marketing business opportunity. ... Read More →

Winter Olympics Stumble Out the Gate Re #Ad Disclosure

Published on February 9th, 2018 by TINA

These brand-relationship disclosures are far from world-class. ... Read More →

Blowing the Whistle on These Super Bowl Advertisers’ Claims

Published on January 30th, 2018 by TINA

Instant replay shows six instances in which Super Bowl 52 advertisers have fumbled ad claims. ... Read More →

Ad or Not? Khloe Kardashian and Calvin Klein

Published on January 24th, 2018 by TINA

An official ad campaign announcement has us taking a second look at another big reveal. ... Read More →

Despite Boston-Made Claims, Many Gillette Products Wicked Imported

Published on January 22nd, 2018 by TINA

TINA.org files FTC complaint over Gillette's false and deceptive Made in the USA claims.... Read More →

FTC Comes Down on Drink, Supplement That Targeted Cancer Patients

Published on January 11th, 2018 by TINA

Agency settles with supplement maker over "false or unsupported claims."... Read More →

Ad or Not? Luke Skywalker and His Cool Shades

Published on December 21st, 2017 by TINA

Luke Skywalker edges toward the dark side of influencer marketing in Instagram post. ... Read More →

7 Marketers, Influencers that Get Coal in their 2017 Holiday Stockings

Published on December 20th, 2017 by TINA

Find out which companies and people wound up on TINA.org's naughty list for 2017. ... Read More →

Multilevel Marketing: The Day Job that Doesn’t Pay

Published on December 18th, 2017 by TINA

More than 97 percent of DSA member companies use or have used misleading income claims. ... Read More →

Adore Me’s Deceptive Marketing Practices Laid Bare

Published on November 21st, 2017 by TINA

Lingerie company agrees to pay more than $1.3 million in refunds to consumers. ... Read More →

Dig Into These Turkey Terms

Published on November 20th, 2017 by TINA

From heritage to heirloom, watch out for these turkey terms. ... Read More →

Glucosamine Settlement Is a Raw Deal for Consumers

Published on November 15th, 2017 by TINA

TINA.org objects to proposed settlement in which marketer and plaintiffs' attorneys are the only winners. ... Read More →

Kyani Hit with Pyramid Scheme Complaint

Published on November 15th, 2017 by TINA

Class action against Kyani includes unknown top distributors. ... Read More →

2017 and 2018 Pyramid Scheme Lawsuits

Published on November 14th, 2017 by TINA

Pyramid scheme claims against MLM companies on the rise. ... Read More →

Lawsuit Claims Nerium is a Pyramid Scheme

Published on November 9th, 2017 by TINA

Founder, top executives and reality TV star named in lawsuit.... Read More →

Lawsuits Against LuLaRoe Keep Mounting

Published on November 7th, 2017 by TINA

In the past three weeks, LuLaRoe has been hit with at least four federal class actions alleging that the company is a pyramid scheme and/or claiming that it has engaged in deceptive and unfair practices with ... Read More →

Multi-Level Marketing

Expert Economist Declares Jeunesse a Pyramid Scheme

Published on November 2nd, 2017 by TINA

Federal class-action lawsuit turns up heat on Jeunesse. ... Read More →

Multi-Level Marketing

Pyramid Scheme Lawsuit Against Jeunesse Seeks $1 Billion

Published on November 1st, 2017 by TINA

Jeunesse and Diamond distributors facing third pyramid scheme complaint in 10 months. ... Read More →

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