Market America's Annual International Convention Presents a New Vision for the Health and Beauty Industry...with a Little Hollywood Glamour

Market America, an Internet marketing company specializing in One-to-One Marketing and Mass Customization, has announced the date for its 14th annual International Convention, to be held on Thursday, August 3 through Sunday, August 6, 2006 at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Market America's Annual International Convention, the nation's single largest corporate convention, comes six months after its annual Leadership School Conference in Miami earlier this year, at which surprise celebrity guest, Grammy award-winning, multi-platinum singer/songwriter, actress and author Ashanti, announced the launch of her innovative Isotonix OPC-3 Beauty Blend with the company.

While her unique formula continues to be the company's best seller, Ashanti makes a widely anticipated return to Market America's home town arena in August, to address the largest audience to date, whilst in the middle of promoting her newly released film, John Tucker Must Die, in which she plays the leading role. Nearly 20,000 Market America independent distributors will attend the convention, traveling from as far as Taiwan and Australia. Market America founders, James and Loren Ridinger, will proudly introduce the R&B icon live on-stage, in front of this capacity crowd, pioneering a new vision of "wellbeing" and product development.

Two of the nation's leading industry experts in the fields of beauty, health and nutrition will also deliver individual speeches on the next generation of health and beauty products. Steven Lamm M.D., will discuss Market America's Isotonix Dietary Supplement range, and take a new look at general cardiovascular health-related products. While remaining a clinical professor at Bellevue Hospital in New York, Dr. Lamm is also the author of the Harper Collins best-seller The Hardness Factor, and is the resident doctor on The View, with frequent appearances on shows such as Oprah, and Today, among others.

Shari Lieberman Ph.D, renowned nutrition scientist and author of the best-selling book, The Real Vitamin & Mineral Book, and more recently, Dare To Lose, will also be a highlight at this year's convention. In 2004, Dr. Lieberman partnered with Market America to launch the Transitions(TM) Lifestyle System, a comprehensive lifestyle plan to lose weight and live healthy. She will speak at this year's event and host a series of special workshops on healthy eating and lifestyle. Shari has held her own private practice for more than 20 years, is regularly quoted in numerous women's magazines, and has appeared on major talk shows and news networks, such as Larry King Live and MSNBC.

"As our company continues to grow and expand both domestically and internationally, our events grow proportionately," said James Ridinger, Market America's president and CEO. "This is an exciting time for our company right now. We are working with Ashanti on a successful product while also working to line up more celebrity endorsers."

Market America uses its annual International Convention to launch new product lines and strengthen its independent distributors' knowledge of existing lines. According to the Greensboro Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, the event's attendees annually inject nearly $20 million into the local economy. The four-day event also boasts the largest attendance of any non-sports-related event held at the Greensboro Coliseum.

Each year, nearly 20,000 of the company's independent distributors, from as far as Australia and Taiwan attend the convention, known for its cutting-edge presentations, high-octane entertainment, complete with pyrotechnics and thumping house music.

To find a local Market America distributor visit www.marketamerica.com or call 1 800 862 6561.

Notes to editors:-

Ashanti will be making her appearance live on stage at the International Convention on Saturday, August 5. Morning interviews can be scheduled by request.

Dr. Steven Lamm and Dr. Shari Lieberman will address the audience on Friday, August 4.

Interview and photo opportunities can be arranged on request by contacting TARA, Ink. on the above contact details.

About Market America

Market America's unique business model combines the power of the Internet and One-to-One Marketing to sell innovative products and services through independent distributors around the world. Founded in 1992, the company has realized more than $2.1 billion in suggested retail sales. The company now has more than 125,000 independent distributors worldwide. In 2005, the company opened operations in Taiwan and plans further expansion into the Pacific Rim. More information is available at www.marketamerica.com

Ashanti's OPC-3 Beauty Blend

Beauty From The Inside Out'

Ashanti loved Market America's custom cocktail product and subsequently asked Market America's Scientific Affairs experts to create her own isotonic OPC-3 Beauty Blend.

Ashanti's OPC-3 Beauty Blend is formulated to improve skin elasticity, assist with collagen production, replenish essential vitamins and minerals for the skin, and provide the skin and body with an antioxidant defense. Ashanti's OPC-3 Beauty Blend is designed for individuals who want to look, feel, and perform at their best enabling them to reveal their beauty from the inside out.

Ashanti's OPC-3 Beauty Blend is priced at $67.95 and is available at isotonix.com or by calling 1 800 862 6561.

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