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Success University Joins "Feed The Children" To Help Aid Hurricane Katrina Victims

By Dan Mitchell, MLM Blog Correspondent

Here's a good thing from Success University.

From Success University:

Success University is working with "Feed The Children" to help Hurricane Katrina victims, by waiving its $149.95 enrollment fee to simply a $2 donation to Feed The Children. This donation gives new students a 14-day trial of full access to all of Success Universitys learning programs.

"We thought about a number of promotions but decided since we are feeding the minds of thousands of students across the globe, we would also like to help feed children around the world as well as Hurricane Katrina victims," states CEO and President Matt Morris. Success University has already been able to donate thousands of dollars to Feed The Children.

With approximately 5,100 students in over 100 countries around the world Success University, a web-based education company, is currently ranked #1 among the most visited personal development web sites in the world, including Donald Trumps Trump University.

MLM Leads Company MLM Lead Genie Out Of Business

By Dan Mitchell, MLM Blog Correspondent

I found this over at Enrique Garibay's MLM Leads site.

MLM Lead Genie, MLMLeadGenie, www.MLMLeadGenie.com has officially closed their doors and are no longer in business. They no longer sell mlm lead lists.

My name is Enrique Garibay of www.MLMLeads.com. I’ve generated leads for over 15 years. I couple mlm lead and prospecting training with each leads order. Because without the training, you will not get the level of results you expect. I want you to succeed. And that’s why I provide you access to over $4,000 of real “nuts and bolts” prospecting training with each mlm leads order.

My direct line is 785-539-6904. Call me today for a free consultation. Or click here to contact me via email.

Does anyone have the inside scoop on what happened?

Evolv Misusing MD Anderson to Promote Evolv Neutraceutical Water?

By Dan Mitchell, MLM Blog Correspondent

Wow...a pre-launch Network Marketing MLM using hype and half-truths to promote their company. That's unheard of!

From Science Blogs:

The premier US cancer hospital and research center in Houston released a statement today distancing themselves from a Dallas company claiming an endorsement of their water product by The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center:

Recently, you may have heard or read about a company that sells Evolv, a "nutraceutical beverage," which is being promoted in part based upon testing done at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, but also is being mistakenly viewed as endorsed by M. D. Anderson. M. D. Anderson conducted limited chemical analysis of the product to evaluate its anti-inflammatory activity for a fee at the request of the manufacturer. No efficacy or toxicity data were generated at M. D. Anderson nor was the product tested on humans. Moreover, M. D. Anderson does not have any involvement with the company, the product is not produced by M. D. Anderson, and M. D. Anderson does not endorse the product or recommend its use.

The current text on Evolv's website is that:

Evolv's nutraceutical beverage with Archaea Active is tested by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.

The statement as listed is not exactly wrong; it's just not complete. Nothing there about what the product was tested for, but the implication is that it gained some healing power by passing through the hallowed halls of M.D. Anderson. I also have no clue as to whether it was tested for archaea (formerly archaebacteria) or if it has the capacity to amplify DNA.

Anti-ageing priority at Nu Skin in Asia

By Dan Mitchell, MLM Blog Correspondent

Nu Skin seems confident of growth in Asia with new "Anti-Ageing" image.

From Trading Markets:

Sep 07, 2009 (Bangkok Post - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX)  Nu Skin Enterprises, the US-based direct-selling business, will redefine itself as anti-ageing company after what it says is the biggest discovery in its 25 years, with new products to meet the needs of the rising population of older people globally.

Dan Chard, the company's president of global sales and operations, said during a Bangkok visit last week that Nu Skin had been defined as a supplement and personal-care products company. But from now on it will be known as an "anti-ageing firm".

Despite the poor economy and rising unemployment, the business of Nu Skin remains healthy with global sales up 4 percent to US$322 million in the second quarter of this year. This is because more people have turned to direct selling to earn additional income.

Polaris Media hires Wilkinson PR for crisis management

By Dan Mitchell, MLM Blog Correspondent

Here's more on Polaris Media Group from OzSoapBox:

With the official launch of Polaris Media group just hours away, it seems the company has gone into a massive scale crisis management.

Things haven’t gone as smoothly as the company’s head honchos would have liked. Polaris Media Group advisors are running around issuing legal threats, the NSW government have declared Liberty League to be a pyramid scheme, job networks are refusing to list Polaris ads and a Whirlpool Australian community forum thread is thriving with over 2000 replies where Australians are discussing Polaris Media openly.

In addition to ordering a complete media blackout for Polaris Media Group associates, the company has also recently enlisted the services of Australian public relations company, Wilkinson PR.

Monavie trys to sue Blogger

By Dan Mitchell, MLM Blog Correspondent

From Lazy Man and Money:

For those who don't know, MonaVie is a juice, that retails for $1.70 an ounce (yes ounce). Being the consumer advocate that I am, I wrote that I think MonaVie is a scam since it's around $1500-$2000 a year per person and has no proven health benefits. (In fact, only people associated with MonaVie even allege that it's healthy and never address that for less money you could buy healthier foods.) My critical article has been pretty popular, somehow gathering a few devoted followers who have added new research on a daily or weekly basis. That has helped it rank on the first page of Google for the company's own term, "MonaVie".

With that in mind, MonaVie sent me a cease and desist on the article. It's not really a surprise to me, as I'm sure have this criticism in such prime real estate as Google is not good for their business. In fact, I'm proud that my criticism is apparently costing them enough sales where they feel they need to do something (however far-fetched) to shut me up.

Here's the e-mail that they sent to the company that does the private registration on my domain:

Subject: Trademark Infringement

Dear Domains by Proxy, Inc.:

MonaVie LLC (MonaVie) has been informed of the website(s) http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/monavie-scam-was-my-wife-recruited-sell-snake-oil/ registered through Go Daddy Domains. As the registrant, MonaVie asks that you remove all references to MonaVie and its products.

As a network marketing company MonaVie does not permit its name to be used in any URL or email address and the company must take necessary action to protect its intellectual property. It is not permitted for a third party vendor to use the MonaVie trade name in any form.

The MonaVie name and symbol are registered trademarks. (U.S. Reg. Nos. 3111333, 3111332, 78526279). MonaVie's federal registration of these trademarks provides MonaVie with the right to restrict the use of the trademark, or a confusingly similar trademark, in any way that misrepresents the origin of MonaVie's products or dilutes the MonaVie brand and goodwill associated therewith.

State and federal law supports our position that the use of MonaVie's trademarks and proprietary copyrighted material may cause confusion among customers. This confusion may cause substantial harm to the trademark by facilitating the loss of its effectiveness in establishing a distinct association between it, MonaVie's products & services, and MonaVie's goodwill. Your unauthorized use of MonaVie's federally registered trademarks amounts to an infringement of MonaVie's trademark rights.

MonaVie wishes to settle this situation amicably and therefore, requests that you immediately cease the use of our trade name MonaVie. Additionally, we request that you respond to this email within seven (7) days to confirm this action via email to: [Editor's note: e-mail address erased].

Failure to comply with our requests may result in legal recourse to protect our vested interests in the aforementioned trademarks and trade names. Should you have any questions, please contact me at the following number [Editor's Note: Phone number removed].

Respectfully,
Heather Seamons

Distributor Compliance Specialist

MonaVie Ranked No. 1 in Utah Business Fast 50 Awards

By Dan Mitchell, MLM Blog Correspondent

Source: BusinessWire

Utah Business magazine unveiled the winners of the second annual Fast 50 awards program, naming MonaVie (www.monavie.com), maker of premier acai-based nutritional and energy drink products, as the No. 1 fastest growing company in Utah.

MonaVie was honored at a special awards ceremony on August 27, 2009, at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City, Utah. The ceremony included remarks from Derek Miller, acting executive director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. According to Miller, Utah has been ranked as the No. 1 most dynamic economy in the nation and has seen 50 percent growth since 2007.

“We were pleased and humbled to be named No. 1, especially here in Utah where a healthy lifestyle and innovation is the name of the game,” says MonaVie Founder, Chairman and CEO, Dallin A. Larsen. “MonaVie is now poised to expand rapidly around the world, delivering a ground floor opportunity for years to come.”

MonaVie will be included in a special feature in the September edition of Utah Business magazine. To view the Fast 50 list of companies, visit www.utahbusiness.com or click here.

XanGo Welcomes Royal Thai Delegation

By Dan Mitchell, MLM Blog Correspondent


Source: Xango

LEHI, UT – Today, XanGo founders and executives hosted a trade delegation representing the Royal Thai Government, led by Ms. Chantira J. Vivatrat, executive director of Thai Trade Center in Los Angeles and commercial consul to the Royal Thai Consulate Los Angeles. During today’s visit, the delegation recognized XanGo’s “creative use of mangosteen,” the national fruit of Thailand, and presented the company with a certificate of appreciation for being one of the pioneers in bringing mangosteen to a global market. XanGo is the recognized category creator and global market leader of mangosteen products led by flagship product XanGo^® Juice as well as Glimpse™ Topical Skin Nutrition.

In addition to receiving the certificate of appreciation from the Thai government, XanGo shared its experiences with harvesting and exporting mangosteen from Thailand to its growing customer base that now reaches over 30 countries worldwide. The XanGo and Thai delegations agreed to increase cooperation between the two entities as the mangosteen continues to gain greater popularity around the globe.

XanGo Host Royal Thai Government Representatives

“Thailand is a very important country to XanGo and we continue to maintain positive relations with the Thai government as well as an ongoing commitment to the Thai people,” said Bryan Davis, founder and board member at XanGo, LLC. “In addition to having played a key role in bringing knowledge of this amazing fruit to a global customer base, we also continue to reinvest in Thailand and look for ways to give back to the country that has given us so much.”

Moxxor Top of MLMRankings for July 2009

By Dan Mitchell, MLM Blog Correspondent

Source: NPros

MLM Startup Moxxor, headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California, topped out the July update from MLMRankings.com as the home business with the highest gain in consumer interest and awareness for the month.

With an impressive 11.84% gain over the last metrix period, Moxxor and their flagship product - an antioxidant derived from Green Lipped Mussels and Grapeseed extract - outpaced competitors to take the top spot.

Moxxor has a national launch event scheduled for the fall in Orange County, CA.

Evolv appoints Anne Bodak as VP of Sales

By Dan Mitchell, MLM Blog Correspondent

Source: Npros

"EvolvHealth LLC announced today it has named health industry executive Anne M. Bodak its Vice President for Sales. In her new role, which becomes effective August 26, Bodak will be responsible for the field sales efforts and education initiatives for Evolv, a nutraceutical beverage company. The company will release its products to the public in Fall 2009.

About EvolvHealth LLC: EvolvHealth is a consumer health products company. It helps people improve their family's physical and financial well-being through science-driven products and entrepreneurial opportunities. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, its first product is Evolv, a nutraceutical beverage that has been in development for more than 15 years, Evolv, the flagship product, will be released in Fall 2009."