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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  • 3/22/2022 - National Advertising Division Finds “225k 5-Star Product Reviews” Claim for Prose Customizable Hair Products Supported, With Qualification

    New York, NY – March 22, 2022 – The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs determined that PerSé Beauty Inc. (doing business as “Prose”) provided a reasonable basis for the claim “225k 5-star product reviews on Review and Refine” for its customizable hair products. However, NAD recommended that the advertiser clearly disclose qualifying information related to how it collects and counts reviews.

  • 3/17/2022 - National Advertising Division Finds Certain T-Mobile Home Internet Claims Supported; Recommends Others Be Modified or Discontinued

    New York, NY – March 17, 2022 – The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs determined that T-Mobile USA, Inc.’s “no data caps” claim for its Home Internet service was not misleading. NAD also found that T-Mobile’s advertising did not reasonably convey a disparaging message that competing cable internet providers, including challenger Charter Communications, Inc., require long-term contracts and exploding bills, as compared to T-Mobile’s Home Internet service. However, NAD recommended that T-Mobile discontinue or modify several other claims.

  • 3/16/2022 - National Advertising Division Recommends P&G Discontinue Claim that Olay Body Wash “Improves Skin 3X Better” than the Leading Body Wash

    New York, NY – March 16, 2022 – The National Advertising Division (NAD) recommended that P&G discontinue the claim that Olay body wash “improves skin 3X better” than the leading body wash. NAD also recommended that the advertiser modify the disclosure in its “Lessons in Layering” print advertisement to accurately identify the body wash used in its supporting study. These claims, made by P&G in digital, print, and TV advertising, were challenged by Unilever, maker of competing personal care products.

  • 3/15/2022 - National Advertising Division Finds Certain Sustainability Claims for Chipotle Mexican Grill Supported; Recommends Modification of Others

    New York, NY – March 15, 2022 – The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs determined that Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. provided a reasonable basis for certain claims related to its sustainability practices, but recommended that the advertiser make modifications to make clear the parts of its supply chain that have reduced carbon emissions. NAD also recommended modification to claims related to the advertiser’s Real Foodprint sustainability program, to clarify that the metrics are based on average sustainability assessment, not a consumer’s specific purchase.  

  • 3/08/2022 - National Advertising Division Finds Spectrum Mobile Pricing Claims Supported with Adequate Disclosures; Recommends Disparaging AT&T Claim Be Discontinued

    New York, NY – March 8, 2022 – The National Advertising Division (NAD) determined that, with appropriate clear and conspicuous disclosures, Spectrum’s “all-in” price claim is supported. However, NAD recommended that the advertiser discontinue the disparaging claim that AT&T intentionally misleads consumers about the pricing for AT&T’s wireless service, which NAD concluded was a reasonable takeaway from the challenged advertising. AT&T Services, Inc. challenged claims made by Charter Communications in the nationally broadcast television commercial “Surprise Fees Ad” for Spectrum Mobile.

  • 3/02/2022 - National Advertising Division Recommends WaterWipes Discontinue “#1 Wipes Against the Causes of Diaper Rash” Claims for Infant Cleansing Wipes

    New York, NY – March 2, 2022 – The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs recommended that WaterWipes discontinue #1 wipes claims. These claims, which appeared on the advertiser’s website and social media channels, were challenged by Kimberly-Clark Corporation, maker of competing cleansing wipes for infants. 

  • 3/01/2022 - National Advertising Division Finds Niantic’s Charitable Donation Claims Supported

    New York, NY – March 1, 2022 – The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs determined that Niantic, Inc. was able to support claims pledging charitable donations to “Black gaming” as well as social and racial justice organizations. This inquiry was initiated through NAD’s routine monitoring program. NAD’s public interest mission to ensure consumers receive truthful advertising extends to companies’ representations committing to support social justice initiatives. 

  • 3/01/2022 - National Advertising Division Finds DoorDash Black Lives Matter Related Charitable Donation Claim Supported

    New York, NY – March 1, 2022 – The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs determined that DoorDash, Inc., an online food ordering company, was able to support its website claim: “We are donating $1 million, with $500,000 going to Black Lives Matter and $500,000 to create a fund to be directed by the Black@DoorDash ERG (Employee Resource Group) towards state and local organizations.”

  • 2/17/2022 - National Advertising Division Finds Certain Claims for 4Patriots Long-Term Survival Food Kits Supported; Recommends Advertiser Modify Others

    New York, NY – February 17, 2022 – The National Advertising Division (NAD) determined 4Patriots provided a reasonable basis for the number of views on the YouTube page for its Long-Term Survival Food Kits. NAD also found that the product names “3-Month Survival Food Kit” and “1-Year Survival Food Kit” on their own did not convey any implied messages about serving size, caloric content, or adverse effects. However, NAD recommended that the advertiser modify other claims. The advertiser’s claims were challenged by My Patriot Supply, a competitor in the shelf stable survival food business.

  • 2/16/2022 - National Advertising Division Refers Advertising Claims for Simply Gum to Federal Trade Commission for Review

    New York, NY – February 16, 2022 – The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs has referred advertising claims made by Simply Gum Inc. to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for review. Simply Gum Inc. declined to participate in the industry self-regulation process. As a result of the advertiser’s failure to participate, NAD has referred advertising claims to the FTC. The claims at issue appeared on the internet and on product packaging, challenged by Perfetti Van Melle USA.