Scribes Unlimited
17 years ago
We were completely fooled.
I've left tons of messages and emails to these people, and I never get a response back. I think it would serve these people right if all of us just took our marbles and went home. We were duped by a pump and dump scheme, clear and simple, and the very fact that Mr. Paul Williams refuses to address investor concerns now has me VERY suspicious and not very trusting. These people had a great idea and failed to capitalize. I do hope IKarma is for sale one day. I'd gladly buy it and turn it into the internet magic I know it can become. But we don't need a lot of people hiding now, refusing to answer questions, and such. That is just WRONG and I'm very angry at how we have been treated.
Scribes Unlimited
18 years ago
I'm still here too.
It's actually funny. I didn't honestly pay anything for this stock. I rec'd free shares from a company called TravelZoo in 1998 or so, and managed to get up to 12 shares of it, then cashed it in earlier this year. I'd had a mind to find the next big internet stock, and IKMA really seems to have an interesting business model. I believe this company is just starting out, and I think a lot of people are going to be pleasantly surprised in short order.
What has been missing, and is a crying need in today's society, is undoubtedly customer service. If anyone ever wondered why our own economy in America has showed some slidings, hey, blame the waitress who dropped your spoon, or the mechanic who screwed you out of $500 on a brake job, or the clothes salesman at a dept. store who refused to get off the phone to help you.
People are starting to take notice of HOW they are treated again. I think I-Karma can steer people to the people that will treat them the best.
That isn't just an internet gold-mine, THAT is a godsend.
Paul
sonofjay
19 years ago
sTAG0Omm, I just wonder what the total amount of shares there are of this company out there. I'm green on stocks, but I'm thinking if the stock can drop 7% on a volume of 2200, this company must be really tiny; and how does a company have zero trading volume for a whole day? I get the feeling its just me and you bro. Since you're the moderator, you can be President, and I'll be VP. I'm still not bailing though. Even if it tanks completely, I'll know that I invested in a company whose concept I strongly believe in.
stag0omm
19 years ago
iKarma Expands to Germany
iKarma.com Signs Marco Ripanti to Head German Expansion
JUPITER, FL -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 05/30/2006 -- iKarma Inc. (PINKSHEETS: IKMA) is proud to announce the appointment of Marco Ripanti, CEO of Die Bildungsgruppe (English translation. The Education Group http://bildungsgruppe.de), as the exclusive representative for iKarma in Germany. "This is the first partnership we've finalized since we announced our international expansion plans on April 24th, 2006," says Paul Williams, CEO of iKarma Inc. "We're very excited about the potential of the German market."
"I'm very happy for this opportunity to introduce iKarma to Germany and I look forward to enhancing business networking and relationships with this fantastic new reputation service," adds Mr. Ripanti. "Work has already begun on the German translation of iKarma.com for the German iKarma.de domain."
Mr. Marco Ripanti and his firm Die Bildungsgruppe operate several popular German internet portals covering areas of Education, Finance and Business, and will immediately begin integrating the iKarma reputation manager into these sites as well as promoting the use of iKarma across the entire Germany market.
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About iKarma, Inc.
iKarma Inc. is a public company that trades on the Pink Sheets under the symbol IKMA. Based in Jupiter, Florida, iKarma Inc. specializes in providing reputation and customer feedback systems for businesses and professionals. iKarma's mission is to help create prosperity and commerce by bringing greater trust and openness to business transactions. iKarma is a proud member of WOMMA, The Word of Mouth Marketing Association. For more information visit: www.iKarma.com.
About Marco Ripanti
Marco Ripanti is the CEO of Die Bildungsgruppe. Mr. Ripanti is an active player in the field of advanced education and has taught online marketing and new media for over 6 years. In 2002 he founded his company Die Bildungsgruppe (English translation. The Education Group). Die Bildungsgruppe develops, designs and operates "online knowledge marketplaces" for the German and international marketplace. Mr. Ripanti created and operates twelve of these online marketplaces, each with the goal of bringing bankers, students, consultants and tutors together for networking and information exchange.
For additional information about Marco Ripanti, check Marco's iKarma: http://iKarma.com/id/9232
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including the Company's expectations or beliefs concerning, among other things, future operating results and various components thereof. The Company cautions that such matters necessarily involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual operating results and liquidity needs to differ materially from such statements, including, without limitation: (i) increased competition, (ii) changes in the demand for e-commerce and internet based businesses and (iii) changes in general economic conditions. Investors are advised to seek professional advice and conduct a complete due diligence regarding this, or any other company being considered for investment purposes. Investing in securities, particularly in issues priced at less than $1 per share, involves substantial risk and may result in a partial or complete loss of investment capital. Press releases issued by the company should not be interpreted as an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy company stock.
For general information about iKarma, visit http://www.iKarma.com.
For further information, contact:
iKarma Inc.
1203 Town Center Drive
Suite 212
Jupiter, FL 33458
(561) 427-7285
(561) 427-7881 Fax
info@iKarma.com
http://www.iKarma.com
SOURCE: iKarma Inc.
stag0omm
19 years ago
iKarma Gets Reputation in Amsterdam
iKarma.com to Sponsor Reputation Management Seminar in Amsterdam
JUPITER, FL -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 05/30/2006 -- iKarma Inc. (PINKSHEETS: IKMA) is pleased to announce that we have accepted an invitation to sponsor the Club of Amsterdam's seminar on "The Future of Reputation Management." iKarma will be represented at the seminar by Marco Ripanti, iKarma's newly appointed Manager for Germany. "In addition to bringing iKarma to the German market, I will also be assisting iKarma in extending its services to other countries across Europe," says Mr. Ripanti.
Speakers at this event will include Mirko Creyghton, Managing Director of Burson-Marsteller Amsterdam, Ingo Heijnen, Group Manager of Hill and Knowlton and Lucas Michels, Director of Fleishman-Hillard Amsterdam. Each will discuss the subject of reputation management. For more information visit: www.ClubOfAmsterdam.com.
"We intend to establish our reputation as a serious player in the international market," says Paul Williams, CEO of iKarma. "Sponsoring an event that will be attended by thought leaders on reputation management from across Europe is a good way to start. We are actively seeking knowledgeable partners like these speakers and attendees to help us bring iKarma to the world."
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About Club of Amsterdam
The Club of Amsterdam is an independent, international think-tank that organizes regular high-level discussions on preferred futures. It involves those who are not just talking about the future -- but those who are active participants in shaping the outcome. www.clubofamsterdam.com provides rich resources about more than 30 topics from nanotechnology to philosophy, says Felix Bopp, Founder and CEO of Club of Amsterdam. "We organize events, seminars and summits on relevant issues and publish findings & proceedings through various off-line and online media channels. Our goal is to become a global player and catalyst for innovation in industries, science and society."
The Club of Amsterdam is a not-for-profit foundation registered in The Netherlands with over 3,200 members across the globe.
About iKarma, Inc.
Based in Jupiter, Florida, iKarma Inc. specializes in providing reputation and customer feedback systems for businesses and professionals. iKarma's mission is to help create prosperity and commerce by bringing greater trust and openness to business transactions. iKarma is a proud member of WOMMA, The Word of Mouth Marketing Association. iKarma Inc. is a public company that trades on the Pink Sheets under the symbol IKMA. For more information visit: www.iKarma.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including the Company's expectations or beliefs concerning, among other things, future operating results and various components thereof. The Company cautions that such matters necessarily involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual operating results and liquidity needs to differ materially from such statements, including, without limitation: (i) increased competition, (ii) changes in the demand for e-commerce and internet based businesses and (iii) changes in general economic conditions. Investors are advised to seek professional advice and conduct a complete due diligence regarding this, or any other company being considered for investment purposes. Investing in securities, particularly in issues priced at less than $1 per share, involves substantial risk and may result in a partial or complete loss of investment capital. Press releases issued by the company should not be interpreted as an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy company stock.
For general information about iKarma, visit http://www.iKarma.com. If you are interested in attending the Reputation Management event and would like to talk further with Marco Ripanti, German Manager for iKarma, send an email to: Marco@iKarma.com
For further information, contact:
iKarma Inc.
1203 Town Center Drive
Suite 212
Jupiter, FL 33458
(561) 427-7285
(561) 427-7881 Fax
info@iKarma.com
http://www.iKarma.com
SOURCE: iKarma Inc.
stag0omm
19 years ago
News 05/25/06
Moms in Business Names iKarma as Association's Latest "Word of Mom" Tool
JUPITER, FL, May 25, 2006 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- Moms In Business Network(TM) (MIBN), the leading association for working mothers, has named iKarma.com (PINKSHEETS: IKMA) as its latest resource partner to develop greater "Word of Mom" marketing tools for its members.
According to the association, there are 82.5 million mothers in the United States, over 60 million of them work outside the home, and all collectively control 80% of U.S. household spending totaling $1.6 Trillion annually. Gina Robison-Billups, the president of Moms In Business Network, states, "Mothers influence everything we do... from what we wear, to what we eat, to what we drive. Because of their influence and purchasing power, moms are one of the most powerful economic forces in the world."
With all this economic power, it's not surprising that moms are also seen as one of the greatest influencers in word of mouth marketing. According to the Word of Mouth Marketing Association (WOMMA), the likelihood of moms telling others of a positive business experience or enjoyable product is 90-95%. In addition to that, busy working mothers rely heavily on the recommendations of other busy moms when investigating products and services to buy.
MIBN has been looking for programs that could facilitate greater "Word of Mom" marketing and found iKarma. MIBN and iKarma know that good "word of mouth" trumps every other form of advertising, but the power of "word of mom" marketing surpasses the revenue generating potential of traditional "word of mouth" marketing. Combining "Word of Mom" marketing with iKarma's technology brings this marketing form to another level.
iKarma's online reputation management system, takes a testimonial and verifies it, stores it, makes it portable and makes it easy to collect and use. iKarma takes positive word of mouth and puts it into a form that business people can use to build their business.
MIBN Members receive the additional benefit of having the MIBN logo on their iKarma page to brand them as a "mom-centric" business.
Multilingual members of MIBN will also benefit from the ability to use any language on their iKarma profiles. This feature, along with iKarma's plans to release full international versions of its service, will enhance the ability of MIBN members to bring their business to the international marketplace.
Simple, easy and instant set up of the iKarma web page also plays nicely into the busy lives of business owning moms.
About Moms In Business Network(TM)
Moms in Business Network(TM) and its sister association, the International Association of Working Mothers(TM), are the only national associations representing the interests of nearly 60 million working mothers nationwide and millions more around the world. They are headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.
For more information, visit www.mibn.org
About iKarma
iKarma Inc. is a public company that trades on the Pink Sheets under the symbol IKMA. Based in Jupiter, Florida, iKarma Inc. specializes in providing reputation and customer feedback systems for businesses and professionals. iKarma's mission is to help create prosperity and commerce by bringing greater trust and openness to business transactions. iKarma is a proud member of WOMMA, The Word of Mouth Marketing Association.
For more information, visit http://www.iKarma.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including the Company's expectations or beliefs concerning, among other things, future operating results and various components thereof. The Company cautions that such matters necessarily involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual operating results and liquidity needs to differ materially from such statements, including, without limitation: (i) increased competition, (ii) changes in the demand for e-commerce and internet-based businesses and (iii) changes in general economic conditions. Investors are advised to seek professional advice and conduct a complete due diligence regarding this, or any other company being considered for investment purposes. Investing in securities, particularly in issues priced at less than $1 per share, involves substantial risk and may result in a partial or complete loss of investment capital. Press releases issued by the company should not be interpreted as an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy company stock.
For general information about iKarma, visit http://www.iKarma.com.
iKarma Inc.
1203 Town Center Drive
Suite 212
Jupiter, Florida 33458
(561) 427-7285 Phone
(561) 427-7881 Fax
SOURCE: iKarma Inc.
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Scribes Unlimited
19 years ago
I particularly enjoyed listening about iKarma soon bringing out their own API, an application programming interface, which will allow other business sites to essentially use iKarma's philosophy of a reputation management system on their own websites, to create an effective viral marketing system.
If you think about it, customer service has really gone by the boards here in the Untied States at least. It's refreshing to see that some businesses are starting to understand that if a customer is happy with you, they will come to you first. You see testimonials on websites all the time, and that is really what attracts me first to businesses or products: What have other people said about it?
I believe that as the economy gets more uncertain, people are going to start being a lot more careful whom they deal with.
Scribes Unlimited
19 years ago
Wallst.net does iKarma interview
iKarma, Inc. CEO Featured in Exclusive Interview With WallSt.net
PR Newswire 7:03 am May 10, 2006
On May 8, Paul Williams, CEO of iKarma, Inc. (Pink Sheets: IKMA) updated the investment community in an exclusive interview with www.wallst.net. Topics covered in the interview include an overview of the Company and the markets it serves, recent press releases, current capitalization, upcoming strategic and financial milestones. To hear the interview in its entirety, visit www.wallst.net , and click on "Interviews." Interviews require free registration, and can be accessed either by locating the respective company's ticker symbol under the appropriate exchange on the left-hand column of the "Interviews" section of the site, or by entering the respective company's ticker symbol in the Search Archive window.
anytimetrader
19 years ago
News on iKarma
iKarma, Inc. (OTC: IKMA)
Say Hello to iKarma.com
JUPITER, FLORIDA--May 3, 2006 -- iKarma Selects PhoneConfirm.com for Enhanced Identity Verification. iKarma Inc. (OTC: IKMA), has selected identity verification services from Across Communications Inc., to integrate with iKarma.com. As a leading provider of reputation management services, iKarma will benefit by adding an additional layer of identity verification to its online service.
Consumers have shown that they're willing to pay premium prices to do business with reputable service providers. What every business needs to capture this business is a trusted and credible way to showcase their good reputation. With this additional layer of identity verification, iKarma offers a real solution for any business no matter how large or small.
"We selected the PhoneConfirm.com solution from Across Communications after a nine month search", says Paul Williams, iKarma's CEO. "We found that credit based identity solutions required too much personal disclosure, and anonymous key based solutions weren't practical for our service industry user base. PhoneConfirm.com provides a quick and easy solution that works in over 200 countries, so it fits well with our plans for international expansion."
This service will provide iKarma with an automated, real-time, 24x7, global link a verified phone number during the sign-up process for each new iKarma profile or review. This optimizes the ability of iKarma to stop multiple accounts, spam-related reviews, repeat sign-ups and fake or harassing profiles. "We expect that PhoneConfirm.com will also enable iKarma to decrease legal, social and system costs while increasing online security, credibility and trust", says Scott Pitchford, President of iKarma.
"Because PhoneConfirm.com requires a simple correct response to an automated phone call, this service is far less intrusive than asking for credit-card information, but less easily faked than an anonymous email or street address", said Vadim Mazo, CEO, of PhoneConfirm.com. "It is not easy to constantly create new phone numbers that can be instantaneously verified during each profile sign-up. PhoneConfirm.com enables the verification of phone numbers that can then be tracked and "flagged" when associated with fraud, predatory behavior, scammers or spammers."
About iKarma, Inc.
iKarma Inc. is a public company that trades on the Pink Sheets under the symbol IKMA. Based in Jupiter, Florida, iKarma Inc. specializes in providing reputation and customer feedback systems for businesses and professionals. iKarma's mission is to help create prosperity and commerce by bringing greater trust and openness to business transactions. iKarma is a proud member of WOMMA, The Word of Mouth Marketing Association.
About PhoneConfirm.com
PhoneConfirm.com is a wholly owned service of Across Communications, Inc. and is one of a suite of leading communication services that enable trusted commerce and communications with confidence. Other Across Communications Inc services include Email to Phone service and AcrossAlert.com. Across Communications platform was developed by Dana Consulting Inc, which also provides network monitoring, website monitoring and web server performance software for corporations worldwide.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including the Company's expectations or beliefs concerning, among other things, future operating results and various components thereof. The Company cautions that such matters necessarily involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual operating results and liquidity needs to differ materially from such statements, including, without limitation: (i) increased competition, (ii) changes in the demand for e-commerce and internet based businesses and (iii) changes in general economic conditions. Investors are advised to seek professional advice and conduct a complete due diligence regarding this, or any other company being considered for investment purposes. Investing in securities, particularly in issues priced at less than $1 per share, involves substantial risk and may result in a partial or complete loss of investment capital. Press releases issued by the company should not be interpreted as an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy company stock.
Contact:
iKarma Inc.
1203 Town Center Drive, Suite 212
Jupiter, Florida 33458
(561) 427-7285
(561) 427-7881 (FAX)
http://www.iKarma.com
stockprofit2023
19 years ago
A/H News for 05/03/2006
Say Hello to iKarma.com
Wednesday May 3, 5:30 pm ET
JUPITER, FLORIDA--(MARKET WIRE)--May 3, 2006 --
iKarma Selects PhoneConfirm.com for Enhanced Identity Verification.
iKarma Inc. (Other OTC:IKMA.PK - News), has selected identity verification services from Across Communications Inc., to integrate with iKarma.com. As a leading provider of reputation management services, iKarma will benefit by adding an additional layer of identity verification to its online service.
Consumers have shown that they're willing to pay premium prices to do business with reputable service providers. What every business needs to capture this business is a trusted and credible way to showcase their good reputation. With this additional layer of identity verification, iKarma offers a real solution for any business no matter how large or small.
"We selected the PhoneConfirm.com solution from Across Communications after a nine month search", says Paul Williams, iKarma's CEO. "We found that credit based identity solutions required too much personal disclosure, and anonymous key based solutions weren't practical for our service industry user base. PhoneConfirm.com provides a quick and easy solution that works in over 200 countries, so it fits well with our plans for international expansion."
This service will provide iKarma with an automated, real-time, 24x7, global link a verified phone number during the sign-up process for each new iKarma profile or review. This optimizes the ability of iKarma to stop multiple accounts, spam-related reviews, repeat sign-ups and fake or harassing profiles. "We expect that PhoneConfirm.com will also enable iKarma to decrease legal, social and system costs while increasing online security, credibility and trust", says Scott Pitchford, President of iKarma.
"Because PhoneConfirm.com requires a simple correct response to an automated phone call, this service is far less intrusive than asking for credit-card information, but less easily faked than an anonymous email or street address", said Vadim Mazo, CEO, of PhoneConfirm.com. "It is not easy to constantly create new phone numbers that can be instantaneously verified during each profile sign-up. PhoneConfirm.com enables the verification of phone numbers that can then be tracked and "flagged" when associated with fraud, predatory behavior, scammers or spammers."
About iKarma, Inc.
iKarma Inc. is a public company that trades on the Pink Sheets under the symbol IKMA. Based in Jupiter, Florida, iKarma Inc. specializes in providing reputation and customer feedback systems for businesses and professionals. iKarma's mission is to help create prosperity and commerce by bringing greater trust and openness to business transactions. iKarma is a proud member of WOMMA, The Word of Mouth Marketing Association.
About PhoneConfirm.com
PhoneConfirm.com is a wholly owned service of Across Communications, Inc. and is one of a suite of leading communication services that enable trusted commerce and communications with confidence. Other Across Communications Inc services include Email to Phone service and AcrossAlert.com. Across Communications platform was developed by Dana Consulting Inc, which also provides network monitoring, website monitoring and web server performance software for corporations worldwide.