BBB National Programs Decision Summaries
BBB National Programs provides summaries of all case decisions from the National Advertising Division (NAD), National Advertising Review Board (NARB), Children’s Advertising Review Unit (CARU), Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC), and Digital Advertising Accountability Program (DAAP). Subscribe to receive a weekly wrap-up of published case decisions in your inbox.
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9/30/2024 - National Advertising Division Recommends Promotion in Motion Discontinue or Modify Certain Welch’s Fruit Snack Commercials
New York, NY – September 30, 2024 – The National Advertising Division recommended that PIM Brands discontinue certain television commercials for its Welch’s Fruit Snacks or modify the advertising to avoid conveying the message that competing fruit snacks are worthless.
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9/12/2024 - Following National Advertising Division Inquiry, Google Voluntarily Unlists Video Demonstrating Google Gemini Capabilities
New York, NY – September 12, 2024 – Google voluntarily unlisted a video demonstrating the capabilities of Google Gemini, its large language model artificial intelligence (AI) offering introduced in December 2023.
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9/11/2024 - National Advertising Division Recommends Gruma Modify Sugar and Net Carbohydrate Label Claims
New York, NY – September 11, 2024 – In a challenge brought by competitor Olé, the National Advertising Division found certain “zero sugar” and “0G sugar” claims supported and recommended that Gruma Corporation, in connection with its tortilla product offerings, modify or discontinue other claims.
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9/05/2024 - Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council Recommends MONAT Discontinue Earnings Claims
McLean, VA – September 5, 2024 – The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) recommended MONAT Global discontinue certain earnings claims made on the MONAT website and by salesforce members on Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, and YouTube.
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8/29/2024 - National Advertising Division Refers HiSmile Teeth Whitening Product Claims to the Federal Trade Commission
New York, NY – August 29, 2024 – The National Advertising Division referred HiSmile 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. -
8/29/2024 - National Advertising Division Refers Comparative Efficacy Claims for HiSmile Toothbrushes to Regulatory Authorities for Further Review
New York, NY – August 29, 2024 – The National Advertising Division referred advertising claims made by HiSmile for its toothbrushes to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and other regulatory authorities for review after HiSmile declined to participate in the industry self-regulation process.
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8/28/2024 - National Advertising Division Finds Certain Claims for Verizon Home Internet Supported; Recommends Verizon Modify or Discontinue Others
New York, NY – August 28, 2024 – In a challenge brought by Charter Communications, the National Advertising Division determined that Verizon provided a reasonable basis for certain claims for its Verizon Home Internet but recommended that it discontinue or modify others.
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8/21/2024 - In National Advertising Division Fast-Track SWIFT Case, SharkNinja Voluntarily Modifies Disclosure for “500x Less Dust Exposure” Claim
New York, NY – August 21, 2024 – The National Advertising Division has closed a Fast-Track SWIFT challenge initiated by Dyson regarding advertising by SharkNinja for its Shark Clean & Empty Cordless Stick Vacuum & Auto-Empty System.
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8/20/2024 - National Advertising Division Recommends Happy Mammoth Discontinue Certain Health-Related Claims for Hormone Harmony Dietary Supplement
New York, NY – August 20, 2024 – The 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. -
8/16/2024 - National Advertising Division Recommends Datarails Disclose Material Connection to The Finance Weekly Website for Endorsement, Rankings, and Reviews
New York, NY – August 16, 2024 – In a Fast-Track SWIFT challenge, the National Advertising Division recommended that Datarails clearly and conspicuously disclose its material connection to The Finance Weekly website where endorsement, rankings, and reviews appear.