International Business Times just posted a great piece about Market America | SHOP.COM becoming a National Partner of BBB National Programs. Market America is the parent company of Motives Beauty Brands-– what an honor!!!

Press Release Overview & Key Quotes:

Today, Market America Worldwide, a global e-commerce and digital marketing company and owner of the global and award-winning e-commerce site SHOP.COM, is proud to announce that it has become a National Partner of BBB National Programs. BBB National Programs is where companies, industry experts and trade associations work together within a self-regulatory environment to foster industry best practices in advertising, child-directed marketing, data privacy and dispute resolution.

“We are thrilled and honored to be recognized as a National Partner of BBB National Programs. A 30-year-old company based in Greensboro, NC, Market America Worldwide has eight market countries around the world; representing transparency and ethical conduct means doing the right thing every moment of each day in all markets,” said Marc Ashley, President & COO of Market America Worldwide. “Becoming a National Partner of BBB National Programs allows us to have a seat and a voice at the table of several critically important National Partner Committees. At these national levels, our company’s leadership can demonstrate our commitment to setting and maintaining best practices, implementing accountability measures that are transparent and championing frameworks that protect consumers’ best interests.”

“Corporations, law firms, and associations who join BBB National Programs as National Partners demonstrate their commitment to corporate social responsibility that enhances consumer trust through the voluntary industry self-regulation process,” said Ryan Keedy, Vice President, Member Strategy & Development, BBB National Programs. “As a National Partner, Market America Worldwide now has the opportunity to play a critical role in helping to guide the evolution of existing industry self-regulation programs, shape independent industry self-regulation of the future, and ultimately create a fairer playing field for business and a better experience for consumers in our dynamic economy.”