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Marc Ashley, chief operating officer of Market America was recognized last night as a recipient of the Triad Business Journal's 40 Leaders under Forty award. Anyone who lives in an area where the Business Journal is published knows that this is one of the biggest events of the year and one of the most coveted awards for local business leaders.
In a write up in today's Triad Business Journal Marc was recognized as being one of Market America's original management team members when the company was founded in 1992, and through his leadership "has built the company into an Internet retail giant. Through his philanthropic endeavors, he helps strengthen our community and encourages others to give."
I could not have said it better myself, Congratulations Marc!
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How many diet soda drinkers do we have out there? Personally, I never felt bad about drinking diet soda because it has no calories or sugar. When I saw the results of this new study, my opinion changed.
The January 2009 issue of Diabetes Care published some alarming new research on diet soda consumption. According to this observational study, participants who drank diet soda at least daily had a 67% increased risk of type 2 diabetes compared with individuals who did not drink diet soda. They also reported that individuals who drank diet soda at least daily had a 35% increased risk of metabolic syndrome.
I've talked on here before about my multiple Diet Pepsi each day habit. I like the sweetness and I need the energy boost from the caffeine. Luckily, there is an alternative that I like even more. If you haven't tried AWAKE™, Market America's healthy, caffeine free energy drink, you need to get some. AWAKE is great because it only has 35 calories per serving, it's caffeine free and its full of energy-boosting B vitamins along with other essential vitamins, minerals and amino acids. It tastes great and it gives me the kick I need to get through my day full of energy.
Did you know that we just launched a new AWAKE website? You need to check out www.getawake.com to view awesome AWAKE recipes, learn more about what makes AWAKE unique and submit your AWAKE stories and testimonials! See you there!
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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Personally, I am so excited that it is staying lighter outside longer. A couple of months ago, the sun had just come up by the time I got to work and it had already set when I left. I was getting virtually no time in the sun. Now, even if I leave work at 6pm, there is still some daylight! I'm looking forward to turning the clocks ahead and getting even more sunlight!
Since people will probably be getting more sunlight as we have more daylight hours, I wanted to clear up a few things about sun exposure and vitamin D. Most of us know that vitamin D synthesis in our bodies is activated by sunlight on our skin. However, getting adequate vitamin D from the sun depends on a lot of different factors including your geographical location, cloud cover, smog, skin color, sunscreen and even your body composition. Research has shown that sunscreen over SPF 8 can block vitamin D synthesis. While I don't tend to lather on my sunscreen in the winter, I do wear makeup and body lotion that has sunscreen in it! Not only that, but when I go outside in February, I'm usually wearing long pants and long sleeves so not much of my skin is exposed to the sunlight.
With so many factors that influence our body's ability to synthesize vitamin D via sunlight, I feel confident knowing that I'm taking my vitamin D supplement. I was really thrilled when we came out with Isotonix Vitamin D with K2 and started taking it immediately. I love the taste and I'm glad to know that I'm taking care of my bones and supporting my immune system and my cardiovascular health.
Have you tried it yet? We want to hear from you so let us know what you think!
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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From the desk of James Ridinger, President & CEO:
Coming off a monumental week in the history of Market America, I am still riding a tidal wave of exhilaration as we take the business world by storm — from entrepreneurs to consumers everywhere. Our first ever ma World Conference was legendary thanks to all your enthusiasm and support. Make no mistake about it; we are positioned perfectly to take a quantum leap toward the paradigm of the future.
There couldn't be a better time than now to make it happen, because people are listening more than ever. Many are looking for answers and we have the ultimate solution — an immediate fix for people's economic woes, as well as a long-term solution for financial independence. Americans, and people worldwide for that matter, need to hear our message. More importantly, they need to see and understand what we do and how it can change their lives.
No matter what you learned or didn’t learn at World Conference, know this — you need to get your team and your prospects to the next big event, International Convention in August. Now is the time to get organized. Find out who doesn’t have tickets in your organization or figure how many new prospects you need to bring in in order to leverage your efforts and jump a Pin Level. Use videos of World Conference to inspire and motivate people on the power and importance of being there.
The only shortcut to success fefis to get people to these big events. They will leave empowered with the knowledge and confidence to go out and grow their business with or without you, which ultimately makes you a hopeless success by virtue of their success. International Convention will convince them that the recession is over — because Market America refuses to participate! Entrepreneurism is the key to a strong economy and we provide the solution this country desperately needs.
Currently, there is a strong riptide pulling business away from store retailing and flooding Internet marketing, because it is so much more efficient and cost effective. We are developing technologies and adding partners, which makes us superior to any other business model or online retailer period. We are simply the best, because no other company has what we have — a Web Portal, an opportunity, and the power of people!
If you missed out on all the breakthroughs and innovations announced at ma World Conference, you have a lot of work and information to catch up on. Here are the highlights that should help get you started:
New Portal Features on marketamerica.com
• The biggest news is our partnership with Microsoft, which will ensure lightning accuracy in search capabilities and more. Dr. Bjorn Olstad, cofounder of Microsoft Fast, shares the same vision and commitment of Market America — “Let’s focus on the consumer experience first and everything else will be a consequence of that.”
• A customer’s order history now appears, making reorders simple — plus related products are now recommended for additional sales.
• ma LiveChat allows Customer Managers to have instant communication with new and existing customers.
• We are delving into the cutting-edge realm of telemedicine so patients who can’t afford doctor visits or are uninsured can get medical advice on minor health concerns via a secure and private face-to-face web conference. More details on this remarkable new technology coming soon.
Digital Tools and Viral Marketing
• For new subscriptions and annual renewals, we included unlimited access to over 200 audio downloads, plus a free preloaded MP3 device with 81 audios already on it. Listening to these audios daily to reprogram your brain for success is the most effective business-building tool we currently offer.
• The new Digital Powerline will arrive weeks before you receive a printed version. It can be customized and emailed endlessly as single ads/articles or entire editions. Rich content is interactive and clickable, directing consumers instantly to your Portal for easy product ordering.
• ma Newsstand is adding new titles continually. A digital version of the special edition of Haute Living is already available and plans are underway to incorporate over 30,000 online books by the second quarter of 2009.
• Coming soon, we’re linking third-party ads directly to the Partner Stores on your Portal, which translates into more sales, more IBV, and more commissions.
MyWorld Updates
• We rocked the rooftop with a talent concert Friday night to kick off the Emerging Artists platform. With Conquer Entertainment and the UnLabel™, unsigned artists will be able to distribute their music through ma MyWorld.
• ma Diner lets you market ad space for restaurant owners to po
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