We are bombarded by all sorts of claims, from typical marketing assertions like “made locally” to more serious health claims with potentially significant implications.
A recent study found that 57% of marketing claims are misleading. This aligns with our experience – in our audits, the majority of companies (65%) cannot provide adequate evidence to substantiate their claims.
Over 40% of websites contain misleading information, hurting both consumers (30% report being misled online) and honest businesses.
This deceptive environment reduces trust in online trade, especially harming businesses with lower brand recognition.
Is a business playing fair? Fairclaim helps you find out.
Fairclaim, a non-profit initiative by Apollo, empowers the public to assess business practices. Businesses seeking verification of their claims can do so by providing irrefutable evidence for independent review.