ACN’s President and Co-Founder Greg Provenzano was ranked the number three telecom executive to work for in 2014 by getvoip.com. In their annual ranking, they looked at the top 20 executives making the big decisions in the telecommunications industry and ranked them by what really matters – how their employees feel about their leadership.
He has a deep commitment to personal growth, and he inspires others to work on their personal lives as hard as they work on their businesses. Greg is a leader and motivator to ACN’s independent business owners.
He shares the company’s vision with them, as well as ways to improve their businesses and their lives. Greg communicates with independent business owners daily, encouraging them and helping them stay focused on their goals.
Using up-to-the-minute ranking tool, Greg Provenzano came in number 3 with an incredible 97% approval rating. ACN employees were quoted as saying, “ACN’s culture at the corporate office is excellent. There seem to be many opportunities for growing a career here, and everyone is more than willing to help you learn. The company values personal growth at all levels.”
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Class Action Complaint Against ACN And XOOM Energy
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Oladipupo Adesina files this class action (Case 3:14-cv-00562-GCM) complaint in the USA – North Carolina on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated.
The class action alleges that ACN and XOOM used a fraudulent and deceptive bait-and-switch sales model to get customers to switch to the XOOM Energy Simpleflex flexible energy plan with a low promotional rate offer and energy savings, and then charging customers exorbitant, non-competitive rates after the promotional period.
It also alleges that ACN and XOOM concealed certain material information regarding the upward trend of the customers’ energy rates and that ACN IBO’s and that ACN’s and XOOM’s websites fraudulently state that consumer would save money on their energy bills and that the consumers’ rates were competitive.
It is further alleged that ACN and XOOM make the cancellation process lengthy and difficult, with cancellation taking up to two billing cycles.
The complaint cites numerous online customer complaints about the plan.
According to the class action complaint:
“ACN and XOOM sales pitch is in reality false and misleading in that the rates actually charged to consumers are not competitive and bear little relation to prevailing market conditions. As a consequence of this scheme, consumers across the nation are essentially being scammed out of
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ACN Receives Six Creative Excellence Awards In 9th Annual Competition
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ACN, Inc. has done it again, receiving six prestigious W3 Awards that honor creative excellence on the web.
ACN was among over 4,000 entries from Ad Agencies, Public Relations Firms, Interactive Agencies, In-house Creative Professionals, Web Designers, Graphic Designers and Web Enthusiasts. ACN took home six Silver Awards – an Award of Distinction including:
– ACN Corporate Website – Corporate Communications
– ACN Corporate Website – Website Features
– ACN Facebook – Corporate Communications via Social Media
– ACN 20th Anniversary Video – Online Event Video
– Your Business Assistant – Corporate Communications via Online Video
– ACN Corporate Profile – Corporate Communications
“ACN’s number one goal is to provide the best opportunity and tools for its Independent Business Owners. It’s not about the recognition, however it is very satisfying to be recognized on such an elite level six times over,” said ACN Vice President and Co-Founder Tony Cupisz.
The W3 Awards are sanctioned and judged by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts, an invitation-only body consisting of top-tier professionals from a “Who’s Who” of acclaimed media, advertising and marketing firms.
“We were once again amazed with the high level of execution and creativity represented within this year’s group of entrants. Our winners continue to find innovative and forward-thinking
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ACN Enters The Health Industry With A Shake
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ACN Inc, the world’s largest direct seller of telecommunications, energy and other essential products and services, continues to expand its “aNuMe” portfolio of Nutrition and Wellness products in Mexico. Just two months after its Mexico debut, the aNuMe nutritional program’s Shake-it! is now available in Cookies and Cream as well as Chocolate. Both flavors will now also be available in convenient new single serve sizes.
Shake-it!, a protein shake low in fat and calories, provides an optimal balance of protein, vitamins, fiber and minerals. By simply mixing with water, people enjoy a healthy boost any time of day. Serving as a simple and practical option morning, noon or night, Shake-it! helps people avoid making poor nutritional choices at mealtimes which can negatively impact overall wellness.
Available for purchase now, Cookies and Cream Shake-It! is a delicious sweet cream-flavored shake generously sprinkled with chocolate cookie bits. In addition to bulk packaging, a 1134-gram resealable bag which makes approximately 21 shakes, Shake-it! in both Chocolate and Cookies and Cream flavors, is now offered in a 10 count box of single serve 54-gram packets. Developed with hectic schedules in mind, Shake-it! packets are easy to carry anywhere and practical for on-the-go enjoyment or sample tastings.
The
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ACN Global Reach Charities Give Over $1Million In A Fiscal Year
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ACN Global Reach Charities has been recognized by Charlotte Business Journal as one of the largest Charlotte area foundations. Since 2011, ACN Global Reach Charities has provided focused management and fundraising efforts to many of the initiatives started by the ACN Co-Founders. The foundation is honored to be ranked 19th by the publication for their $1,292,750 in donations during 2013.
ACN supports a long and ever-growing list of organizations on a global scale, as well as many organizations in Charlotte and the surrounding areas, with our efforts concentrated on those directly impacting children. In fact, since ACN relocated their World Headquarters to Concord, NC, they’ve made it their mission to cultivate roots in the Charlotte area and help the community grow by first growing the children and families throughout the community. Today, ACN supports over 50 local organizations and growing.
ACN partnered with Ronald McDonald House Charities on a global scale in 2008, raising funds for houses around the globe at each of their events, totaling well into the millions. But when ACN discovered Charlotte didn’t have a house, they made it their mission to help change that, making significant contributions locally to open the doors of the Ronald McDonald House of
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ACN’s Cleveland Event Generates Millions For Host City
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ACN Inc, the world’s largest direct seller of telecommunications, energy and other essential services hosted its International Training Event in Cleveland, Ohio, September 12-14. This event drew thousands of Independent Business Owners from many of the company’s 24 countries for three days of training, motivation and networking opportunities.
But this event left an even greater impact on the city of Cleveland and surrounding areas. With hotels and restaurants packed, city officials estimate ACN’s events bring millions into the local economy in just three days time. And while impacting the local economy is certainly icing on the cake for this company, it’s the children and the clown that are the heart and soul of ACN.
During the Cleveland Event, and at each of ACN’s events worldwide, the company collects donations for the local chapter of the Ronald McDonald House and then matches those donations dollar for dollar, presenting a check at the close of the event.
“At ACN, giving back is all part of who we are – it’s in our DNA,” said ACN Chairman and Co-Founder Robert Stevanovski “We believe that we have a corporate responsibility to leave these communities a little better off than when we arrived.”
On Sunday, September 14, just as
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Hall Of Fame MLM Celebrities – How To Handle The Pyramid Myth Objection
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These are the celebrities, spokesmen and women, famous supporters and endorsers of the Direct Selling – Network Marketing – MLM Industry.
These are the individuals who believe in the products and the Business Model – celebrities who approve and encourage the MLM, Network Marketing and Direct Selling industry. They speak at events and conventions. They are associated with pride.
They are very successful individuals who do not understand why some people have ‘pyramid objections’. Investors such as; Warren Buffett (Pampered Chef), billionaires like Carl Icahn, George Soros and William Stiritz who invested hundreds of millions (Herbalife), and Vincent Tan (Epic, Ecosway).
Former President of the United States Bill Clinton who has thanked the Direct Selling industry in a speech, Dr. Memhet Oz (USANA, Vemma), Donald Trump (ACN) and Madeleine Albright (Amway), who have been keynote speakers at conventions and many more.
Just about any product or service can be purchased through direct selling somewhere in the world.
Many people think of cosmetics, wellness products and home décor as products that are often sold through direct sales, but add to that countless other product categories including kitchen products, jewelry, clothing, organic gardening supplies, spa products, scrapbooking supplies, rubber stamps and much, much more.
President Clinton making remarks for
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ACN Takes Home 12 Hermes Creative Awards
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ACN Inc. has done it again, taking home twelve Hermes Creative Awards. The Hermes Awards recognize outstanding work in the industry while promoting the philanthropic nature of marketing and communication professionals.
Judges are industry professionals who reviewed over 5,500 entries including ACN from across the U.S. and several other countries in the 2014 competition, looking for companies whose talent exceeds a high standard of excellence and whose work serves as a benchmark for the industry.
ACN’s twelve Hermes Awards included seven Gold Awards and five Platinum Awards representing Hermes’ most prestigious award. The winning categories included:
Platinum:
ACN Contact Center as a Microsite
ACN’s 20th Anniversary Event for Event Marketing
ACN’s Business Opportunity in 10 Simple Steps as a Video
ACN’s Facebook Site Overall
The ACN Opportunity in 10 Simple Steps for Corporate Image
Gold:
ACN’s 20th Anniversary Event for Event Marketing
ACN’s Corporate Profile for E-Communication
ACN’s Corporate Website for Overall Corporate Website
Celebrating 20 Years of the ACN Opportunity for Web Video
Commitment to Integrity for Web Video
Twitter Engagement for Consumer Engagement
Your Business Assistant for Video Marketing
“ACN’s number one goal is to provide the best opportunity and tools for its Independent Business Owners. It’s not about the recognition, however it is very satisfying to be recognized on such an elite level twelve
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ACN Welcomes Mexico As Its 24th Country of Operation
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ACN, Inc., the world’s largest direct seller of telecommunications, energy and other essential services for home and business, and the 20th largest direct selling company worldwide, continues to make history with the launch of its 24th country, Mexico.
Mexico ushers in ACN’s Latin American expansion, with more countries on the horizon in the future.
ACN brings more than two decades of success in the direct selling industry to Mexico and will offer a variety of products there, including aNuMe, a nutrition and wellness line, Aluminé, a personal care line, as well as services such as wireless through partner Movistar.
ACN has partnered with a number of key individuals to ensure success in this marketplace. Alfonso Lobato was appointed VP of Sales in Mexico. As an ACN IBO in the U.S. for 11 years, and the driving force behind ACN’s Latino expansion within the U.S., Alfonso has hands-on experience to help develop leaders in Mexico.
In addition, ACN collaborated with celebrated stylist and cosmetologist to the stars Peter Lamas to develop their Aluminé line, and have welcomed former beauty queen and model Priscila Perales as brand ambassador.
ACN opened its Latin American headquarters, known as the Center of Excellence, in mid-June in Mexico
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ACN Grows By More Than $100 Million In A Single Year!
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While working on its annual Global 100 list which recognizes the top 100 direct selling companies in the world, Direct Selling News, the direct selling industry’s premier publication, discovered that ACN Inc., along with only a handful of other companies, grew by over $100 million in a single year.
In fact ACN grew by an incredible $118 million, going from $582 million in revenue in 2012 to $700 million in 2013 – making ACN the 20th largest direct selling company worldwide.
Direct Selling News explains that “very few companies in any industry ever achieve a growth of $100 million or more, much less in a single year,” making this an incredibly rare achievement.
They further stated that, “Not only have they achieved and exceeded a mark that less than one-half of 1 percent ever reach, they have duplicated that effort in a one-year time frame!”
Direct Selling News also noted that ACN, along with the other companies who reached this milestone, share 5 practices that help the company to be successful:
1. Tremendous focus on our brand and product
2. Utilizing tools for our salesforce
3. Investing in customer acquisition
4. Emphasizing personal development in our culture
5. Focusing on developing strong leaders