The time has come for more focus and pressure to be put on deceptive advertising claims made about cosmetics products, according to independently funded group, TINA.org. Read the rest here.
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Philips AirFloss Buyers Shafted In False Ad Deal, Group Says
Law360, New York (October 16, 2013) — Advertising watchdog Truth in Advertising Inc. urged a California federal judge Tuesday to reject a settlement that provides consumers with vouchers, instead of […]
MetTel Joins AT&T Partner Exchange Reseller Program
Company Now Bundles The Nation’s Fastest, Most Reliable 4G LTE Network with Advanced IP-Enabled Communications Solutions NEW YORK – MetTel, a leading provider of IP-enabled communications services for enterprise and […]
TINA.org Wants More Teeth in Class-Action Settlement
Sonicare Airfloss Settlement Doesn’t Adequately Compensate Consumers MADISON, Conn., Oct. 16, 2013 – TINA.org (truthinadvertising.org) has filed a legal brief taking aim at a recent class-action settlement that compensates consumers […]
MetTel Joins AT&T's Partner Exchange
MetTel is the newest member of AT&T’s Partner Exchange program, meaning it is now authorized to resell the carrier’s advanced services that include IP networking, cloud and mobility solutions. Bundling […]
MetTel Joins AT&T Partner Exchange Reseller Program
Company Now Bundles The Nation’s Fastest, Most Reliable 4G LTE Network with Advanced IP-Enabled Communications Solutions NEW YORK (October 15, 2013) – MetTel, a leading provider of IP-enabled communications services […]
Kid’s Dietary Supplement Forced To Change Deceptive Ads
A dietary supplement that professed to provoke miraculous speech gains in children has backed off its claims after facing accusations of deceptive marketing practices. Read the rest here.
Fox Business looks at TINA.org
Who’s protecting the consumer? Tina.org Executive director Bonnie Patten on protecting consumers against deceptive advertising. Watch this video on video.foxbusiness.com Watch this video on video.foxbusiness.com
NJCU prez: Next generation of women in business is well aware their options are virtually limitless
I can never keep straight what generation we are on — Y? Z? AA? Well, whatever you call the group of young women currently in college, the working world they […]
NJCU to unveil new business school Oct. 25
One year into her role as president of New Jersey City University, Sue Henderson is preparing to unveil one of her first major achievements: the opening of a dedicated business […]
Kids' Dietary Supplement Company Changes Deceptive Marketing Following Investigation and Legal Effort by Ad Watchdog TINA.org
MADISON, Conn., Oct. 7, 2013 — After ad watchdog TINA.org filed complaints about deceptive advertising, the maker of a dietary supplement aimed at children with speech delays has corrected its […]
New York Startup Offers Online Platform that Enables Value-Based Investments
Clewed introduces a “collective” knowledge-sharing platform that aims to connect underserved small to midsize companies with top expertise and long-term capital. Read more here.
NJBiz cites Power Survey’s great work
Damaged wires are surveyor’s specialty Power Survey carves its niche in identifying systems damaged by storms, time
Consumer Reports credits TINA
Snake oil for the 21st century Health claims that are too good to be true Published: September 2013 “Instantly take off 10–15 pounds!” “Stay sharp and mentally focused—even at age […]
NY Post gets TINA.org's input on Vemma tactics
School is back in session and dorm room refrigerators are once again stocked with energy drink favorites like Red Bull and Monster. But in recent years, a third brand, Verve, […]
Healthcare Corporation of America Announces New Corporate Name and Stock-Trading Symbol
DENVILLE, NJ (Sept. 30, 2013) — Healthcare Corporation of America (OTCBB: HCCA) today announced that it has officially changed its name and stock-trading symbol to better reflect the company’s business. […]
Star-Ledger profiles NJCU's Sue Henderson
JERSEY CITY — About four years ago, Sue Henderson knew she was ready. The former high school math teacher
MetTel Promotes Joseph Farano to General Counsel
Brings Unique Combination of Technology Operations, Engineering & Legal Experience to MetTel Team
The Other Side of College Athletics
Sports Illustrated has painted an especially damning portrait of college sports in its extensive feature on the Oklahoma State football program (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/college-football/news/20130910/osu-introduction/). But there are thousands of college athletes that […]
WPIX Looks at a Great FDNY Program
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