Marketing Integrity

How truthfully and responsibly brands communicate with consumers

What We Look For

  • Accurate and substantiated product claims
  • Transparent communication about limitations and trade-offs
  • Responsible marketing to vulnerable populations
  • Clear disclosure of partnerships and sponsorships
  • Avoidance of greenwashing and misleading claims

How We Score This Criterion

Brands receive higher scores when they demonstrate comprehensive, verified action in this area. We look for:

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Claim substantiation and third-party verification
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Transparent communication about product limitations
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Responsible marketing practices and ethical advertising
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Clear disclosure of business relationships
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Proactive correction of misleading information

Evidence Sources We Use

We only score based on verifiable, public evidence. For this criterion, we look at:

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Marketing claim substantiation documentation
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Third-party advertising verification
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Consumer communication policies
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Regulatory compliance records
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Public corrections and clarifications

See This Criterion in Action

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