Touted but Toothless: The Problem with Some Tech Platforms’ Policies Consumer News Touted but Toothless: The Problem with Some Tech Platforms’ Policies Prohibited content slips through the cracks.
Takeout food orders at Buffalo Wild Wings Class Action Takeout food orders at Buffalo Wild Wings Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that consumers who place takeout orders will be charged a Takeout Service Fee
FanDuel and Gronk’s Kick of Destiny Super Bowl Promotion Ad Alert FanDuel and Gronk’s Kick of Destiny Super Bowl Promotion Think you can bet on Gronk to make (or miss) a field goal? Think again.
TINA’s Take: Meat Labeled ‘Product of USA’ Consumer News TINA’s Take: Meat Labeled ‘Product of USA’ Proposed rule seeks to address consumer confusion about U.S.-origin claims for meat.
Bakery Goods from Mitchell Grocery Class Action Bakery Goods from Mitchell Grocery Allegations: Failing to place the proper nutrition label on bakery goods, in violation of FDA and Alabama state law and regulations
Roblox Criticized by Children’s Advertising Watchdog Media Coverage Roblox Criticized by Children’s Advertising Watchdog Patrick Coffee, Wall Street Journal
What You Should Know about USANA Consumer News What You Should Know about USANA Supplement MLM takes down dozens of deceptive claims following TINA.org investigation.
BlackOxygen Organics Ad Alert BlackOxygen Organics Spoiler alert: MLM’s products have not been proven to alleviate the symptoms of long-haul COVID.
FabKids Deceptive Influencer Marketing Evidence FabKids Deceptive Influencer Marketing The following is a sampling of more than 45 FabKids ads on Instagram accounts across more than 25 different social media influencers in which the influencers failed to disclose their…
‘Act Your Age’ = ‘Make A Terrible Financial Decision’ Blog ‘Act Your Age’ = ‘Make A Terrible Financial Decision’ It might be a catchy slogan, but it’s not a universally good idea.
How Causewashing Deceives Consumers Consumer Basics How Causewashing Deceives Consumers For decades, brands have been supporting causes — or rather pretending to support causes — to boost sales.
TINA’s Take: Will Pinterest Enforce Its Ban on ALL Weight-Loss Ads? Consumer News TINA’s Take: Will Pinterest Enforce Its Ban on ALL Weight-Loss Ads? Despite the splashy announcement, weight-loss ads persist on social media platform.
Agora Still Using Deception and Dark Patterns to Ensnare Seniors Consumer News Agora Still Using Deception and Dark Patterns to Ensnare Seniors TINA.org refers publishing giant to FTC for enforcement action.
Deceptive Marketing 101: Recyclable Claims Consumer Basics Deceptive Marketing 101: Recyclable Claims How products marketed as “recyclable” end up in landfills.
Ariat International Ad Alert Ariat International Apparel company known for its equestrian products gets made in USA lesson straight from the horse’s mouth.
American Blanket Company Ad Alert American Blanket Company Deceptive made in the USA claims threaten to fleece consumers.
Live from New York, it’s … an ad for Zillow? Blog Live from New York, it’s … an ad for Zillow? Funny Saturday Night Live sketch raises more questions about show’s foray into branded content.
TINA’s Take: UK Bans Influencer Ads that Applied ‘Misleading’ Beauty Filters Consumer News TINA’s Take: UK Bans Influencer Ads that Applied ‘Misleading’ Beauty Filters Instagram stories used filters that ASA said misleadingly exaggerated results tanning products could achieve.