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National Advertising Division Refers HiSmile Teeth Whitening Product Claims to the Federal Trade Commission

Aug 29, 2024 9:00 AM ET

New York, NY – August 29, 2024 – BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division referred HiSmile PTY to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and other regulatory authorities for review after HiSmile declined to provide an advertiser statement confirming it will comply with all of NAD’s recommendations. Competitor Oral Essentials, Inc. challenged certain HiSmile claims for […]

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National Advertising Division Finds Certain Claims for Verizon Home Internet Supported; Recommends Verizon Modify or Discontinue Others

Aug 28, 2024 9:00 AM ET

New York, NY – August 28, 2024 – In a challenge brought by Charter Communications, Inc., BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division determined that Verizon Communications Inc. provided a reasonable basis for certain claims for its Verizon Home Internet but recommended that it discontinue or modify others. Three primary services are included under Verizon Home […]

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Latest Edition of Enterval Private Student Loan Report Highlights Steady Private Student Loan Repayment Trends

Aug 22, 2024 8:00 AM ET

August 22, 2024 – Enterval Analytics, LLC, a leading student loan analytics company, today released the 22nd edition of its semi-annual Private Student Loan Report. The latest Report offers detailed data and analytics on the US private student in-school lending market, highlighting current private student loan performance, and comparing it to pre-pandemic 3-year averages. The […]

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In National Advertising Division Fast-Track SWIFT Case, SharkNinja Voluntarily Modifies Disclosure for “500x Less Dust Exposure” Claim

Aug 21, 2024 11:00 AM ET

New York, NY – August 21, 2024 – The BBB National Programs National Advertising Division has closed a Fast-Track SWIFT challenge initiated by Dyson, Inc. regarding advertising by SharkNinja Operating, LLC for its Shark Clean & Empty Cordless Stick Vacuum & Auto-Empty System. Fast-Track SWIFT is an expedited process designed for single-issue advertising cases brought […]

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National Advertising Division Recommends Happy Mammoth Discontinue Certain Health-Related Claims for Hormone Harmony Dietary Supplement

Aug 20, 2024 11:00 AM ET

New York, NY – August 20, 2024 –BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division recommended, as part of its routine monitoring program, that Happy Mammoth discontinue certain health-related claims for its Hormone Harmony dietary supplement including: “Relieves symptoms of Menopause” “Relieves hot flashes” “Improve sleep quality” “Reduces bloating and gas” Hormone Harmony contains a proprietary combination […]

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National Advertising Division Recommends Datarails Disclose Material Connection to The Finance Weekly Website for Endorsement, Rankings, and Reviews

Aug 16, 2024 9:00 AM ET

New York, NY – August 16, 2024 – In a Fast-Track SWIFT challenge, BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division recommended that Datarails, Inc. clearly and conspicuously disclose its material connection to The Finance Weekly website where endorsement, rankings, and reviews appear. Cube Planning, Inc., a competitor in the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) software solutions […]

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National Advertising Division Finds Certain Claims for Online Corporate Formation Services Supported; Recommends LegalZoom Modify or Discontinue Others

Aug 15, 2024 9:30 AM ET

New York, NY – August 15, 2024 – In a challenge brought by ZenBusiness, Inc., BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division determined that LegalZoom, Inc. provided a reasonable basis for certain claims regarding its online corporate formation services but recommended that it discontinue or modify others. Superiority Claims ZenBusiness challenged several iterations of social media […]

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National Advertising Division Recommends ASO Discontinue “up to 2x Faster Healing” Claims for Hydrocolloid Gel Bandages

Aug 13, 2024 9:00 AM ET

New York, NY – August 13, 2024 – In a challenge brought by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. (JJCI), BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division recommended that ASO LLC discontinue its “2x faster healing” claims for its hydrocolloid bandages. Hydrocolloid bandages are moist wound dressings that turn into a gel after absorbing fluid. ASO’s bandages […]

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LexisNexis Announces New Protégé Legal AI Assistant as Legal Industry Leads Next Phase in Generative AI Innovation

Aug 12, 2024 7:00 AM ET

Third-generation Lexis+ AI features highly personalized Protégé Legal AI Assistant, driven by customer feedback as part of US Commercial Preview program NEW YORK – LexisNexis® Legal & Professional, a leading global provider of AI-powered analytics and decision tools, today announced the US Commercial Preview program for LexisNexis Protégé™ Legal AI Assistant on the third generation of […]

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National Advertising Review Board Recommends AT&T Discontinue or Modify Supplemental-Coverage-from-Space Claim

Aug 8, 2024 11:00 AM ET

New York, NY – August 8, 2024 – A panel of the National Advertising Review Board (NARB), the appellate advertising body of BBB National Programs, recommended that AT&T Services, Inc. discontinue or modify the claim that Supplemental Coverage from Space (SCS) is currently available to AT&T consumers. The advertising at issue had been challenged by […]

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