Market America News

Market America Makes North Carolina 100 for 13th Consecutive Year

Press Release | 11/16/2017

“We take pride in the consistency of our company, both in terms of our growth and our unwavering commitment to conducting business with the very highest ethical standards. The fact that this is the 13th consecutive year to be recognized on the NC 100 is an esteemed honor and privilege as well as a reflection of the core values and mission of our businesses,” said Marc Ashley, President & COO of Market America Worldwide.

Since 1984, the NC100 has ranked the state’s largest private companies by revenue in the most recent fiscal year, based on data provided by the participants. To be considered, companies must be headquartered in North Carolina. Subsidiaries, non-profits, financial services companies, healthcare providers, such as hospitals and doctors’ offices, are excluded.

Market America Worldwide Opens Market Malaysia

Press Release | 11/11/2017

“I’m thrilled for this expansion and proudly welcome Market Malaysia into our global family of entrepreneurs! I can’t wait to see what we accomplish together in the coming years as we help more people around the world convert their spending into earning with the Shopping Annuity. Our ability to help entrepreneurs achieve their dreams is powerful; our ability to do so on a global scale is what makes our business truly special,” said JR Ridinger, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Market America, Worldwide.

Market America to Offer Visa Checkout on Website

Press Release | 2/15/2015

"The goal is to make the online shopping experience easier and more enjoyable," Ashley said. "Now with Visa Checkout on SHOP.COM, you can speed through checkout with just a username and password. There's no need to re-enter your card number or address with every purchase."

The Visa Checkout service allows customers to pay with any major credit or debit card - Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover. Customers are able to store multiple credit cards in Visa Checkout, along with their preferred billing and shipping addresses, facilitating quick online checkout. According to Ashley, a large percentage of shopping cart abandonment is due to complicated checkout navigation and fears of security breaches.

"As people around the world spend more time and money online, on sites like SHOP.COM, they are demanding a fast, secure and frictionless way to buy using the payment cards they already know and trust," said Sam Shrauger, senior vice president of Global Digital Solutions at Visa. "Visa Checkout makes it easier to pay for the more than 40 million products that SHOP.COM offers, simplifying the experience so that it's more like the simplicity of swiping a card in the physical world."

SHOP.COM will also offer Visa Checkout on its mobile-optimized properties beginning in early March.

Market America to Hold Annual Conference February 6-8

Press Release | 2/5/2014

That is the message Market America | SHOP.COM will deliver to more than 20,000 eager entrepreneurs at its upcoming 2014 World Conference here in Miami next week.

This year’s event, to be held February 6-8 at the American Airlines Arena in downtown Miami, will showcase the latest developments in Market America | SHOP.COM’s high-tech, high-touch approach to retailing, which has made the company a leading player in the global e-retailing sector, as evidenced by its inclusion on Internet Retailer Magazine’s Top 500 Guide, coming in on the list at number 57.

“There is nothing more exciting than a Market America | SHOP.COM event. The energy in the building is nothing short of fantastic, from our executive team members to our Independent Distributors to the young aspiring entrepreneurs who are just setting out on their journey to financial independence,” said President and Chief Executive Officer JR Ridinger. “It’s that energy that had helped this company rise to the top of the Internet retailing sector and has made our independent business owners some of the most successful entrepreneurs in the world.”

This year’s event promises to be no different, featuring members of the Market America Executive Team, many of the company’s most thriving businesspersons and celebrity guests. Previous Market America events have been attended by the likes of Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez, Serena Williams, Alejandro Sanz, Khloe Kardashian, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Tony Romo, Swizz Beatz, Paulina Rubio, and Marc Anthony, among many others.

All-star Carmelo Anthony is scheduled to appear via satellite to discuss his advanced health & nutrition supplement Isotonix® Champion Blend Plus, a top seller within Market America’s portfolio of products. Television star La La Anthony and basketball Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen will be on hand to talk about their respective Market America-branded products, Motives® for La La and Prime Joint Support Formula by Isotonix.

This year, grammy nominated rap artist, entertainment maverick and successful entrepreneur Joseph “Fat Joe” Cartagena will take the stage to describe his vision of Market America | SHOP.COM as the “Invisible Train” transporting those who are ready to places once reserved for only the privileged few. “I feel like I’m definitely an entrepreneur first and foremost, and it’s time to take that to another level,” said Cartagena. “I can now teach anyone, who is willing to grind it out, how to earn the kind of lifestyle few ever get a chance to experience.”

In addition, Market America|SHOP.COM 2014 World Conference will feature numerous new product launches from its wide assortment of health & nutrition and beauty and personal care brands.

Market America Announces Mexico Launch

Press Release | 6/7/2012

Market America is a product brokerage and Internet marketing company specializing in One-to-One Marketing and social shopping. With this expansion, Mexican entrepreneurs can join a worldwide network of over 180,000 Independent Distributors and UnFranchise® Owners to promote Market America-branded products, as well as hundreds of affiliate stores, through its consumer site MX.SHOP.COM while earning Cashback on millions of products.

MX.SHOP.COM offers an amazing online shopping experience including unique features rare to Mexico’s consumers such as personalized Independent Shop Consultants, exclusive deals, product editorials and more. In addition, customers have access to a lucrative Cashback program providing up to 35 percent cash back on partner store qualifying purchases on over 1 million products including Victoria’s Secret, Teva, Warner Bros, Bebe, Eddie Bauer, Express, Sears Español, JCPenny, Office Depot, Sephora, Pacific Sunwear and more top brands. By combining the scope of the Internet with the power of people, Market America is poised for explosive growth in Mexico.

“Market America’s vast growth is truly exciting. We are currently celebrating the astounding success of our recent launch into the United Kingdom and we are forecasting equally impressive results in Mexico. With the continuing growth of Internet usage in Mexico, the timing is right for Market America to join forces with Mexican entrepreneurs. We look forward to helping these entrepreneurs achieve business success with the power of the Market America business model as well as providing the most powerful shopping experience to customers,” says JR Ridinger, President and CEO of Market America and SHOP.COM™.

Market America will host a free business presentation, open to the public, for all those who aspire to own their own business. The event will be held:

June 8th at 7:00pm Marquis Reforma Hotel Paseo de la Reforma 465 Col. Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City D. F. Mexico 06500

A number of long-time celebrity friends and supporters such as Eva Longoria, Alejandro Sanz, Paulina Rubio, La La Anthony and others celebrate Market America’s entry into the Latin American market and continue to support the company’s global growth.

Market America’s success is largely due to the popularity of its exclusive products in the beauty, cosmetics and nutrition industries. Many of the most highly sought after Market America brands will be available in Mexico on June 6th including:

Motives by Loren Ridinger® – Loren Ridinger’s award-winning cosmetics line Royal Spa® – Luxury body & bath treatments Skintelligence® – All-inclusive botanical infused skincare Ultimate Aloe™ – 100 percent natural whole leaf aloe vera ma Webcenters® – Internet products and services (In the upcoming months, more Market America exclusive brands will be released in Mexico.)

With the use of social networks, MX.SHOP.COM offers customers the ultimate online shopping experience plus Cashback. The site even allows customers to earn up to 1/2% Cashback on all qualifying purchases made by their referrals.

Through the UnFranchise® Business model and MX.SHOP.COM, Market America provides a system for entrepreneurs to generate an ongoing income, while revolutionizing the way people shop. Market America generates impressive success in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Australia where individuals have earned over US$2.4 billion in commissions and estimated retail profit. Market America is ideally suited to provide tremendous value to both entrepreneurs and customers within Mexico.

Market America to Unveil New Technologies and Products at World Conference

Press Release | 1/25/2012

Market America/SHOP.COM senior vice president, Loren Ridinger and La La Anthony, actress and TV personality will debut Motives for La La, a partnership between the two that brings the highest quality cosmetics, uniquely formulated to exemplify their love of makeup through products and colors that will complement women everywhere with beauty in every shade. Motives for La La is part of the award winning Motives® by Loren Ridinger line and emphasizes colors and products for African American and Latina women; due to the lack of prominence many beauty lines place on ethnic markets. In addition, the Motives brand allows women the opportunity to earn extra income by becoming a Motives Consultant if they choose.

Several celebrity friends are expected to attend the event in support of the company’s success including Eva Longoria, Alejandro Sanz, Scottie Pippen, Fat Joe and more. Past Market America World Conferences have been attended by Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez, Serena Williams, Kim Kardashian, Kelly Rowland, Emilio and Gloria Estefan, Marc Anthony, Tony Romo, Swizz Beatz, Paulina Rubio, David Bisbal, Hulk Hogan and many more.

Marc Ashley, chief operating officer will discuss Market America’s phase two integration with SHOP.COM’s technology, making SHOP.COM the most powerful ecommerce site on the planet. Ashley will spotlight how Market America’s people power, combined with SHOP.COM’s technology, is revolutionizing the internet shopping world and positions the company to rival top internet sites such as Amazon.

Steve Ashley, vice president of internet marketing will detail how social media networks, such as Twitter, Facebook and Google Plus, as well as IOS and Android mobile applications can accelerate market penetration, market share and overall revenues...Eugene Wallace, vice president of business solutions will introduce SHOPBOX, a robust Facebook application that allows consumers the ability to shop directly from their Facebook page without ever leaving the application.

Additionally, TLS® Weight Loss Solution is helping everyone ‘find their fit’ in the New Year. The company’s new “Find Your Fit in 2012” campaign will officially launch, highlighted by the “TLS Find Your Fit Challenge 2012”, a contest that will award successful participants more than $15,000 in cash and prizes. Details will be announced at the Market America World Conference, and will be available to the general public on its website early next month.

JR Ridinger, President and CEO of Market America & SHOP.COM will demonstrate how the company is dominating the social shopping environment by paying people cash to shop for the things they already buy from their favorite stores. The ma Cashback program is now in place and a customer only need enter their email address to begin earning cash back. Ridinger will discuss how this program is a game changer for the online shopping industry and will share details of Market America’s aggressive strategic plan that will continue to change the way people shop. He will conclude the event by detailing how Market America’s global community of entrepreneurs are generating millions of dollars of personal income by following Market America’s business model. He will also provide additional details on Market America’s technological advancements, new product rollouts and the importance of using social media to enhance business initiatives.

The Market America World Conference provides Independent Shop Consultants, from across the world, with business and product training, product demonstrations and leadership from the company’s executive team, field leaders and industry experts.

Market America Executive Launches Jewelry Line

Press Release | 12/12/2011

Greensboro, NC December 12, 2011 -- Loren Ridinger, Senior Vice President of Market America, Inc and SHOP.COM, entrepreneur, trendsetter and creator of the high end jewelry line, Loren Jewels® announces the debut of her new fine jewelry collection Yours by Loren, on HSN Monday, December 12th.

The Yours by Loren™ collection will offer HSN shoppers the chance to indulge in glamorous and luxurious fine jewelry this holiday season. From stunning drop earrings in rich red tiger's eye to a show stopping blue topaz ring, the Yours by Loren™ collection includes pieces ranging from $100 to over $1,000.

“This collection has been a fantasy for me and I am so excited to see everything come together,” said Loren Ridinger. “Each piece is elegant yet unpredictably whimsical and will inspire you to be your most glamorous no matter the occasion. Yours by Loren is my gift to all women this holiday season and I can't wait for it to be Yours!” said Ridinger.

Yours by Loren™ embodies the same elements of class and sophistication as Loren Jewels, but at a more accessible price. Made with impeccable quality to meet the demands of today's fashionable woman, each piece is meant to fit every occasion. This collection is created with materials as stunning as the women who have inspired Loren.

“Loren has incredible style and I am confident that her beautiful jewelry will resonate with the HSN customer,” said John Bosco, senior vice president of apparel, accessories and jewelry for HSN. “This opulent gemstone jewelry collection offers the aesthetic of aspirational jewelry but at a value for our customers.”

Loren Ridinger will debut her Yours by Loren™ jewelry collection on HSN with a live prime-time special, airing on December 12, 10pm-12am. The prestigious jewelry collection will be sold at HSN, HSN.com and SHOP.com (http://www.SHOP.com). Consumers benefit even further with cash back earnings when purchasing Yours by Loren™ through SHOP.COM's portal (keywords: Yours by Loren), where HSN is a partner store.

Market America Donates Portion of Sales to Breast Cancer Research

Press Release | 12/7/2011

"We want to thank Market America and each person who participated in this promotion. It was a wonderful surprise to our organization. The funds that were generated will be carefully directed to promising research to find a biological test to detect breast cancer earlier than is possible right now, said Martha Kaley, Founder, Earlier.org. “Scientists are working diligently to identify a better method for detection. Thank you to Market America for their generous contribution, and thank you to everyone who made the decision to support this project through their purchase," said Kaley.

Since its founding in 1995, Earlier.org has focused solely on funding research seeking to identify an earlier detection TEST for breast cancer. Earlier detection may prevent invasive surgery, minimize treatment and dramatically increase survival chances. The organization's single mission is to direct as many funds as possible, as quickly as possible, to research; in hopes to establish an innovative biological test to detect breast cancer earlier. Earlier.org believes identifying breast cancer at its earliest stages is the best way to allow women who've been diagnosed with this disease to not just live - but to live longer, healthier, more fulfilling lives.

“It was a pleasure working with Earlier.org and we look forward to a continued partnership in 2012,” said Brandi Quinn, Vice President of Operations, Market America. “Earlier.org is an amazing organization and we love what they are doing. You know their money is going where it needs to go to make a difference in the fight against breast cancer,” said Quinn.

Market America VP to Speak at Internet Summit

Press Release | 11/15/2011

November 15, 2011 -- JR Ridinger, President & CEO of Market America, Inc. and Shop.com, Internet marketing and product brokerage companies, announced today that Steve Ashley, Vice President of Internet Marketing will be a featured speaker at the 2011 Internet Summit, in Raleigh, NC.

“As the leader in Social Shopping, Market America is constantly working to stay ahead of the latest tech trends – and Steve Ashley is a big part of our success,” said JR Ridinger. “Steve’s digital expertise will be on full display at the 2011 Internet Summit in Raleigh, as one of the event’s key speakers. The Internet Summit is a gathering of internet executives and industry leaders and Steve’s participation in this event is a well-deserved honor and reflects his amazing aptitude for internet marketing,” said Ridinger.

The Fourth Annual Internet Summit promotes forward thinking and thought leadership on topics related to internet technologies through industry professionals who share their expertise with those who attend. Presented by TechMedia, Internet Summit supports web oriented entrepreneurial activity, innovation, and the resultant economic development of southeast and mid-Atlantic regions.

“There are so many exciting breakthroughs occurring in the field of mobile technology-people need to be award of the incredible power at their fingertips,” said Ashley. “Market America and SHOP.COM have made the utilization of mobile technology a top priority and we will continue to work hard to stay on the cutting edge of this ever-changing field,” said Ashley.

Market America Makes Fast 50 List

Press Release | 10/29/2011

“Market America has continued to achieve an enormous amount of growth, even with the hard-hitting economic climate,” said JR Ridinger. “It is clear why Market America continues to grow…we are the ultimate online destination, providing the most personalized, high-tech, high-touch and revolutionary shopping experience, allowing millions of customers to do what they love to do best-SHOP!” said Ridinger.

Market America’s recent purchase of SHOP.COM, the shopping comparison site, combines SHOP.COM's strength in technology and merchandising, providing customers with the latest, high-tech online shopping, with Market America's high-touch, personal shopping experience and its unlimited cash back program. It will continue to expand Market America’s current people-powered, relationship-based shopping portal into a content rich destination that informs, entertains and personally guides customers in their shopping experience. The partnership between Market America and SHOP.COM is set to revolutionize the internet shopping market and position the companies to be one of the fastest growing internet retailers in the country.

Market America Officer Appointed to BBB Board of Directors

Press Release | 11/9/2010

Marc Ashley, Chief Operating Officer of Market America has been appointed to Better Business Bureau of Central North Carolina Board of Directors.

James Ridinger, President and CEO of Market America, an Internet Marketing and Product Brokerage company that specializes in One-to-One Marketing announced today that Marc Ashley, Chief Operating Officer of Market America has been appointed to the Better Business Bureau of Central North Carolina Board of Directors.

“It’s a great honor to have our COO, Marc Ashley, join the Board of Directors for the Better Business Bureau,” said Ridinger. “Marc’s involvement will be a positive addition to the local community as Market America continues to set the gold standard for solid business and customer ethics worldwide,” said Ridinger.

“We are very excited about Marc joining our Board of Directors…It’s exciting to have a cutting edge company so engaged with our BBB,” said Kevin Hinterberger, President & CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Central North Carolina.

Market America has been accredited by the Better Business Bureau since 2004.

ABOUT MARKET AMERICA Market America (www.marketamerica.com) is a product brokerage and Internet marketing company that specializes in One-to-One-Marketing. With more than six million customers and 180,000 Customer Managers worldwide, the company has generated over $3 billion in accumulated retail sales and now offers up to 50% off all eligible purchases with ma Cashback; a revolutionary new shopping program that saves you money and pays you to shop! Headquartered in Greensboro, NC – the company was founded in 1992 by president and CEO James Ridinger and employs over 600 people globally with international operations in the United States, Canada, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Australia and the Philippines. Through its revolutionary One-to-One Marketing concept, Market America combines the Internet with the power of people – creating the ultimate online shopping destination. More information is available at Marketamerica.com.

Market America Press Release

Npros.com | 9/15/2010

Motives® Custom Blend Foundation line will continue to lead the cosmetics industry, providing custom combinations for personal skin tone, lifestyle and special preference.

Greensboro, NC (Vocus) September 15, 2010

Market America Senior Vice President & Motives® Cosmetics Creator, Loren Ridinger announced today that the Motives® Custom Blend Foundation line will continue to lead the cosmetics industry, providing custom combinations for personal skin tone, lifestyle and special preference. Offering Motives® Custom Blend products is timely, due to the fact that many consumers are seeking to replace former competitor’s custom formulas.

Motives® by Loren Ridinger offers two individual Custom Blending systems, foundation and mineral powder products. A shimmery mineral powder with light, medium, or full coverage powder foundations, sheer moisture tints or full coverage liquid foundations, or Motives® Custom Blend Foundation which matches skin tones perfectly and provides the desired coverage and finish by employing an advanced combination of bases, toners, enhancers, and modifiers that conceals flaws or imperfections for a truly signature appearance.

“With Motives® Custom Blend Foundation, we are able to create the perfect shade for an individual’s skin by matching and neutralizing natural undertones, which means more coverage in an age defying, lighter weight texture…It is the perfect solution to enhance a woman’s natural beauty,” said Ridinger. Women have personal concerns when it comes to wearing a great foundation. Motives® Custom Blend offers each woman’s skin type and skin concerns, a personalized touch. Each formula is a specific recipe, designed to compliment a woman’s needs, such as, skin firming, sun protection, oil control and anti-aging.

Motives® Custom Blend Foundation has a suggested retail value of $40-$45, depending on the tailor-made formula and is available for purchase exclusively through a certified Motives® consultant.

Market America Convention Coming to Greensboro Triad

Press Release | 8/6/2010

More than 25,000 people are expected to visit the Triad as Market America holds its annual convention from Thursday through Sunday. The event marks the 18th consecutive year that Market America has staged its convention in Greensboro, home of its global headquarters.

The Market America convention is expected to have a $21 million overall economic impact on the area, according to figures from the High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau. Approximately 1,000 Market America conventioneers are expected to stay in High Point this week, with an estimated economic impact on the city of $635,660, the CVB reports.

The Market America convention is the largest event overflowing from Greensboro each year on the High Point tourism front, said CVB President Charlotte Young.

Market America, a product brokerage and Internet marketing firm, provides customer managers with business, leadership and product training and product demonstrations at the event.

The Greensboro Police Department will manage major intersections in the vicinity of the Coliseum during the convention.

"It is recommended that commuters not attending the Market America convention be aware that the Coliseum/High Point Road area is expected to have a high volume of traffic during morning and evening rush hours, as well as the event's mid-day lunch break (approximately 12:30 -- 2:30 each day)," according to the city of Greensboro's announcement.

Market America in the Boston Globe

Boston Globe | 11/30/2009

Goldman had hired a former HSN host Margaux St. Ledger to demonstrate his Skindinavia Makeup Boosters kit on the air, and HSN had stocked 3,500 of the kits ($19.95 plus shipping) on consignment.

But the next day, Goldman, 35, was back on a plane to Boston, dejected.

Market America Expanding into Philippines

Triad Business Journal | 8/12/2009

The Greensboro-based company, which markets and sells everything from cosmetics to furniture from its Web site and network of independent distributors, hopes to open a call center and distribution center in the island nation as early as next March, said Joe Bolyard, executive vice president at Market America. The initiative, Market Philippines, will have its own Web site, marketphilippines.com.ph.

Bolyard said he expects the Philippines to represent about $30 million in sales in the first full year of operations.

Market America Selects Silver Creek Systems

B-EYE-Network | 12/31/2008

The DataLens System uses semantic-based technology to perform real–time, automated Data Mastering services to standardize, validate, match and repurpose data as a plug–in to existing systems or processes such as search. Semantic recognition identifies and standardizes data irrespective of format or source and delivers it back in a format compliant with enterprise data standards, including those defined by a Master Data Management strategy. This approach has been shown to be faster, cheaper, more scalable and more tolerant of variable data than traditional data integration and data quality methods.

Market America Launches Music Industry Site

Melodika.net | 12/31/2008

MA MY World Music features artists such as Celine Dion, Counting Crows, Faith Hill, Journey, The Rolling Stones, Boyz II Men, Alejandro Sanz, and many more. Fans can download their favorite artists' music, buy CD's, purchase ringtones, and catch up on the latest music news all at one URL, http://myworld.marketamerica.com.

"Market America will be to the music industry what Amazon was to books," said Ridinger. "MA MY World Music will allow users to access all of their entertainment needs, whether it be downloading music, checking out what the latest hits are, or reading the latest news about their favorite stars. The site will become a fan's top destination to view, purchase and explore anything about a particular artist or entertainer as well as provide an outlet for interaction between fans and celebrities."

Market America Partners with iMirus for Online Newstand

Emailwire | 9/18/2008

Market America Taps Pop Culture

Greensboro News Record | 5/27/2008

The Greensboro-based company is teaming up with a famous fashion star and creating a one-stop Web page offering news and information about music and products from music stars.

By doing so, Market America wants to grow beyond its image as a cosmetics and vitamin supplements company.

Market America Taps Pop Culture

Greensboro News Record | 5/13/2008

By doing so, Market America wants to grow beyond its image as a cosmetics and vitamin supplements company. In the process, it hopes to combine the draw of celebrities with Market America's product sales system, which uses a combination of the Internet and individual sales representatives around the world. It began Sunday , when the glamorous world of hip-hop fashion met Market America in an episode of Style Network 's "Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane."

Market America to Sponsor Benefit

PR Web | 4/1/2008

Greensboro, NC (PRWEB) April 1, 2008 -- Loren and James Ridinger, senior vice president and president and CEO of Market America, Inc. announced today that marketamerica.com will be the title sponsor of the 10th annual Fashion Art Ball to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Friday April 4th at Casa Casuarina in Miami Beach.

The event will be highlighted by a celebrity fashion show where James Ridinger will be one of the featured celebrity models. Among those joining Ridinger on the runway will be Dallas Cowboys star wide receiver Terrell Owens and director Brett Ratner (Rush Hour movies and X-Men: The Last Stand).

Market America Announces Google Implementation

PR-Inside.com | 3/12/2008

The partnership will allow real time comparison shopping among the millions of products offered on www.marketamerica.com. Customers will be able to search for exclusive Market America products and those from over 2,000 partner stores and have all results shown in an easy to compare format, including the price of each product on one page. Shoppers will also have the ability to use advanced search features, including sorting products by price, brand and store.

Market America Focuses on Hispanics

MiamiHerald.com | 3/6/2008

Rubio's performance marked the launch of the direct-sales company's latest growth strategy: the U.S. Hispanic market and Latin America.

Market America Announces Spanish Web Portal

PR USA | 1/21/2008

According to James Ridinger marketamerica.com is the first web portal of its kind, combining news, shopping and search capabilities with a personal touch. In an effort to tap into the growing Latin market in the United States, James Ridinger said Market America launched a Web portal that enables users to view products in Spanish and to learn about the business opportunities available to them through Market America's UnFranchise® Business Development System.

"There are currently 43 million Hispanics in the United States making annual purchases of $770 billion," said James Ridinger. "Our goal is to effectively reach this untapped market via the Spanish Web Portal and inform them of the products and services that we can offer that may benefit them."

In conjunction with its launch into the Latin market, James Ridinger said Market America also partnered with leading Spanish-language media company Univision to sponsor "Como Ama Una Mujer" a five-part, musical drama miniseries that premiered in late October and featured superstar Jennifer Lopez as executive producer. Market America will have the rights to sell the DVD of "Como Ama Una Mujer" on the company's website with special behind-the-scenes footage and an exclusive interview with Jennifer Lopez included on the DVD. Market America also ran television commercials during primetime programming on Univision beginning this past October and was the first Internet retailer to advertise via banner ads on their website.

James Ridinger said the expansion of Market America into the Latin Market within the United States is a precursor to a launch into Spanish-speaking countries in the coming months.

Market America Announces New President of Market Australia

Emediawire | 1/21/2008

"Rick's dedication to Market America over the past 11 years and the role he has played in our growth both domestically and internationally is significant," said Ridinger. "Market Australia has been in operation since 2002 and Rick is the perfect person to guide our growing sales in the country and to ensure that our Australian Distributors continue to successfully implement the UnFranchise® Business System.

Market America Launches Universal Shopping Cart

Newswire Today | 12/10/2007

Customers on marketamerica.com will now be able to purchase PRO-Keds and their favorite exclusive Market America products in one online shopping cart. PRO-Keds are a shoe designed to provide style, comfort and performance to men, women and children of all ages. There are currently over 30 styles available for purchase online.

“We are excited to be offering one of the top brand names in footwear on marketamerica.com,” said Marc Ashley, chief operating officer at Market America. “We strive to offer our customers and Distributers the very best in quality and style. By partnering with PRO-Keds we can offer both of these elements at an affordable price.”

Market America Launches Spanish Web Portal

Trading Markets | 10/23/2007

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Market America Launches Spanish Web Portal

Trading Markets | 10/20/2007

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Market America Launches Spanish Web Portal

PR-Inside.com | 10/18/2007

Marketamerica.com is the first web portal of its kind, combining news, shopping and search capabilities with a personal touch. In an effort to tap into the growing Latin market in the United States, Market America is launching a Web portal that enables users to view products in Spanish and to learn about the business opportunities available to them through Market America's UnFranchise(R) Business Development System.

Market America Opens Hong Kong Operations

Business Wire | 9/25/2007

“Our expansion into Hong Kong is a result of our tremendous success in Canada, Australia, and Taiwan,” said Joe Bolyard, Market America’s executive vice president of international expansion and operations. “Our most recent expansion into Taiwan exceeded even our own lofty expectations based on the thousands of people who successfully implemented the UnFranchise® Business Development System. By building on the successes in North America, Australia, and Taiwan; Hong Kong, as one of the world’s largest financial centers is an ideal market for us to expand as we continue to grow in the Pacific Rim.”

Market America opened Market Taiwan in August of 2005. Sales in Taiwan are currently annualizing at $1,242,041.30 (USD) per week, and $64,586,147.60 (USD) in 2007. The company has used that success, as well as Market Australia’s achievements for further expansion into the Pacific Rim.

Market America to Launch Voitel VoIP

CNNMoney.com | 8/5/2007

"The convenience and cost-savings of VoIP combined with Market America's expertise in the Internet marketing industry is a compelling alternative to the services offered by traditional telecom providers," stated Gary Coben, deltathree's Director of Hosted Consumer VoIP Solution. "We are proud to be supporting Market America in bringing forth the latest VoIP technology to its worldwide distribution channels. By implementing deltathree's Hosted Consumer VoIP Solution, Market America is able to focus on their core competency of sales and marketing while leveraging our experience in meeting the diverse needs of large service providers."

Market America to Host Annual Convention

Business Wire | 7/24/2007

In addition to Market America’s exclusive Mall Without Walls® products, customers who visit www.marketamerica.com will now be able to purchase all partner products using one universal shopping cart instead of having to complete multiple transactions during one shopping experience. Thanks to advanced software from Mercado®, www.marketamerica.com users can use the site’s search feature to compare all products within a category and purchase numerous products from multiple stores using one universal shopping cart.

Renowned attorney Robert Shapiro, recognized by the Los Angeles Daily Journal as one of its 100 Super Lawyers, will speak at Convention about a partnership between Market America and legalzoom.com, a company Shapiro co-founded that prepares legal documents online. The partnership with legalzoom.com will allow Market America customers to take advantage of the nation’s number one online self-help legal document service. Legal items including LLC formations, business incorporations, trademarks, living trusts and wills can be attained without the normal attorney fees.

Judge Rules in Favor of Market America

Npros.com | 6/12/2007

About Market America

Market America is a product brokerage and Internet marketing company specializing in One-One-Marketing. With more than three million customers and 150,000 Distributors worldwide, the company has generated over $2.4 billion in accumulated retail sales. Headquartered in Greensboro, NC – the company employs over 400 people globally with international operations in the United States, Canada, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Australia. Through its revolutionary One-to-One Marketing concept, Market America combines the Internet with the power of people – creating the ultimate online shopping destination. More information is available at www.marketamerica.com

Market America Selects Medium Blue

Promotion World (press release) | 6/3/2007

The SEO firm will implement its proven search engine optimization techniques to bring new buyers to the Market America website. In addition, Market America will take advantage of the company’s Online PR program, which involves the creation and distribution of targeted articles written by company experts as well as relevant and timely press releases in order to further raise the company’s profile.

“We are very confident that we have chosen a solid partner that will help us increase the exposure of Market America, our high-quality products, and our UnFranchise System that is based on our One-to-One Marketing concept,” said Marc Ashley, Chief Operating Officer. “We chose Medium Blue based on its respected status in the industry and on the superior customer service that it offers to all of its clients.”

Market America to Launch deltathree VoIP Solution

PR Newswire | 3/21/2007

Through deltathree's Hosted Consumer VoIP Solution, Market America will be able to expand and enhance its Voitel(TM) offerings for over 150,000 distributors, who reach millions of customers worldwide. The Hosted Consumer VoIP Solution provides Market America with a full VoIP platform, including components such as billing, reporting, eCommerce, fraud management, soft- switch applications, Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) configuration and network management.

Market America in the Triad Area News

News 14 Carolina Staff | 3/13/2007

Market America is a shopping Web site that delivers customers everything from cosmetics to cars. The Greensboro-based company says they want to develop a site that actually evolves with the users purchases.

Market America Donates to Right to Play

Press Release | 12/4/2006

“We are proud to have Joey Cheek support Isotonix Champion Blend and Market America’s overall efforts. We are equally happy to be able to donate money towards a good cause,” Dr. Julian Blumenfeld, chief medical officer of Market America said.

Market America is donating a portion of all sales from Isotonix Champion Blend and Isotonix Might-A-Mins® – a children’s multivitamin – to Right to Play, an athlete-driven international humanitarian organization that uses sports and play as a tool for the development of children and youth in the most disadvantaged areas of the world. Right To Play is dedicated to improving the lives of these children and to strengthening their communities.

After winning his medals, Cheek gave his entire $40,000 medal bonus to Right To Play.

According to Blumenfeld, the Isotonix Champion Blend is a 15-day supply of six different Isotonix products: OPC-3™, ORAC, Vitamin C, Vitamin B-12, Mineral Blast® and MultiTech™. “The blend provides 97 essential vitamins and minerals that can help boost performance,” Blumenfeld said.

“Isotonix Champion Blend is an amazing product that has helped other world-class athletes compete at high levels,” said Cheek, who became America’s first multiple medal winner during the 2006 Winter Games by taking the gold medal in the 500 meter and silver medal in the 1000 meter races.