Media Advisory
FTC Announces Action Against Major Marketer of Consumer Goods
Alleges Overhyped Advertising Claims;Consumers to Receive Millions in Refunds in Settlement
| WHAT: | The Federal Trade Commission will hold a press conference on Wednesday, May 16, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. ET, to announce a settlement with a major marketer of consumer goods in a case alleging deceptive advertising. |
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| WHO: | David Vladeck, Director, FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection |
| WHEN: | Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. ET. (The room will open 30 minutes early for media set up.) |
| WHERE: | Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 432 Washington, DC Call-in and Webcast Information: The toll-free phone number in the U.S. and Canada is (800) 230-1092, the confirmation number is 248410, and the chairperson is Bruce Jennings. The lines, which are for media only, will open at 10:30 a.m. ET. Please reference the confirmation number when joining the call. This event will be webcast. |
| PRESS CONTACT: | Office of Public Affairs 202-326-2180 |
| SOCIAL CHATS: | FTC staff will answer the public's questions about the settlement online from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Follow the @FTC on Twitter and ask questions using the hashtag #FTCbcp. Questions can also be posted to the FTC's Facebook page. |