What is false advertising give examples?

Here are examples of companies that were found guilty of false advertising: Activia yogurt – Dannon stated that its yogurt had nutritional benefits other yogurts didn’t. They had to pay $45 million in a class action settlement. Splenda – Ads say it is made from sugar; but, that is not the case.

What are three examples of false advertising?

Types of False or Misleading Advertising

• Bait-and-Switch. This occurs when a company advertises a product or service it never intends to provide.
• Misleading Photos or Illustrations.
• Price Deception.
• Unsubstantiated Claims.
• Comparison Inconsistencies.

What are the major issues involved in the false advertising?

If your company is caught advertising falsely, you could end up losing a lot of money. If you are forced to pull your ad, you will lose all of the money that you spent developing that ad. You may also be charged a fine by the FTC for the false advertising.

What is RA No 7394?

The principal law for consumer protection in the Philippines is the Consumer Act of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 7394). The law anchored on the basic policy of the state to protect the interests of the consumer, promote his general welfare and to establish standards of conduct for business and industry.

How is fake news spreading in the Philippines?

In the Philippines, knocking out fake news is like pushing back a tsunami that a Senate inquiry was called for to help curb the proliferation of malicious and misleading information that wears the shoes that belong to the truth. It’s hard to believe that Filipinos know fake news exists, so alarming and ubiquitous on the world wide web.

Are there any restrictions on advertising in the Philippines?

In the Philippines, advertising is far less strictly regulated. In fact, the old saying, “Caveat Emptor” really becomes important. Many pills that supposedly cure a myriad of conditions are freely advertised, some with the disclaimer “No Therapeutic Claims are Made”, but many without. Advertising exists in order to convey a message.

Are there any downsides to false advertising?

There’s a third downside here especially for false advertising claims. Competitors who may have felt threatened about possible and likely market share loss may decide to bring to court the company behind the falsely advertised product. That will drive and hammer down the nails on the coffin.

What was the controversy about the Bayo AD?

Philippines SHE article, “Netizens baffled by clothing brand’s ad series.”) Soon after the controversy broke out earlier this month, Bayo issued an apology and put a stop to the campaign. The verdict: The ad campaign had a decent concept, but the manifesto did it in.