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, Sept. 28, 2011, at 10:30 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, Sept. 28, 2011, at 10:30 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) 398-9398, the confirmation number is 218386, and the chairperson is Bruce Jennings. The lines, which are for media only, will open at 10:15 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 |
| TWITTER CHAT: | Following the press conference, from 12:15-12:45 p.m., FTC staff will answer questions about the settlement on Twitter from its primary account @FTCgov. The public can participate using #FTCbcp during that time. |