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ADCO Media your stupid computer set up

I have had three different accounts with your company, out of those tree I have ordered one thing an recieved one thing something I did not want or need.
Just about what im getting about your company what with your enouying notifacatoins hourly to much way to much, an now this problem im having trying to renew my payment card details. So im getting alittle anoyed with it, will try one more time after that im finished with it! So take payment details or leave me out of ye notifcation crap. Thats it. Got no more to say apart from all ye stuff is fake full stop an you owe me a wireless phone charger. So sort ye [censored] out or leave me out or im gonna go over ye heads an complain to soneone who will do something.

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ADCO Media Fraud

I was sold a marketing/media package in Orlando Florida by Paul Jones. He told me at the time of the sale it was the last day, so in order to expedite the process, I should write him the check and he would process everything immediately. After I gave him the check I asked for a contract and he sent me an invoice for the amount of the check, $1135. The following month, I could not get a hold of Paul, for weeks he claimed he was in the hospital. All the while, I'm waiting to get started with my company marketing campaign. Finally after several attempts to reach Paul, I looked up the company headquarters. I called to resolve the situation, and the President of the company told me that I had created the invoice that I received from Paul, and that he had no contract with me. I told him Paul had obviously committed fraud against me. He told me that he would do nothing about the situation and that was between me and Paul. So this man, PAUL JONES, is not to be dealt with in Orlando. And obviously, Adco Media does not care how they make their money. I have nothing to show for the $1135 that I paid Paul Jones, and ADCO is doing NOTHING about it. Look at other reviews online through various sites and see that I am not alone. This company is FRAUD...

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ADCO Media publishing scam

ADCO MEDIA launches another new publication to DUPE SMALL BUSINESSES into advertising! In order to get around all the complaints posted about their other titles, they've launched The Best Of whatever city, town or neighborhood, in order to secure outrageously expensive ad rates. They have a new website, mytownsbest.com, to support their claim of internet advertising, which is nothing more than the ad. While they sell a 6 months shelf life, they never tell their clients how many copies they print. And, they do not print anywhere near enough to keep their rack stocked. I know, as I monitor the rack on a 3x weekly basis and I've seen ADCO cycle through several different titles. These sales reps will say anything to get a sale, and they will charge only a few dollars to the last few who agree to run. They close the sale by saying it is the "STORE'S" magazine - and in some cases, that the store has the final say on who gets to advertise in it! And, they rarely, if ever, make good on the tv promise...which is nothing more than your same ad if they ever do it.

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We found clear and detailed contact information for ADCO Media. The company provides a physical address, phone number, and email, as well as 2 social media accounts. This demonstrates a commitment to customer service and transparency, which is a positive sign for building trust with customers.

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ADCO Media SCAM - RIP OFF - UNSATISFACTORY BUSINESS PRACTICE

We have been VERY unhappy with ADCO MEDIA aka TRISTAR. They are located in California and this is not a COPYCAT company as some of these posts suggest. ADCOMEDIA.COM is their website. They were unprofessional and rude as well as not fulfilling the promises of cable TV spots! There was one mistake after another and I can NOT recommend them to any business. We feel we just threw our money away! BUYER BEWARE!

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ADCO Media TV Spots not Aired

Truly wish I would have researched this company before advertising, but, as with anything in business this has definitely been a learning experience. The sales rep was personable, friendly and persuasive - last time we fall for that. After she walked out the door with the signed contract, dealing with Adco Media has been nothing but a headache.

Nothing that was communicated in the face-to-face meeting w/ the sales rep was completed by the company as promised. Weeks passed before "magazines" were placed in local store. To call it a magazine is a long-shot. It's the biggest waste of money to have an ad in a 6 page "flyer". We were told our print ad would run in conjunction with our tv spots. No tv spots as of yet (5 months into contract) and we have been advised by Adco Media they have 6 months to complete the ads. I've filed my complaint with the Better Business Bureau. I'm contacting my credit card company today as well to file a dispute. FUTURE PURCHASERS OF SPACE FROM ADCO MEDIA BEWARE -- THEY ARE A SCAM IN THE BIGGEST WAY!

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ADCO Media Booklet and TV commercial scam

We went into contract with Adco media to utilize their advertising with a pamplet being handed out in Blockbuster movie stores and a TV commercial that would run for 6 months. As of September 21 st, 2009 we have recieved and seen only 1 copy of the supposed ad and no TV commercial. We have been given the same run around as several others with this promotion and have never actually been able to get any real answers. I have filed a complaint with the BBB and Adco offered a $150.00 dollar refund citing that is more than the cost of $16.00 per advertiser to produce and air a TV commercial for 6 months. The BBB has now closed my complaint claiming they can not help any further. Adco has refused to hand over any paperwork showing their cost at the time of printing or distribution. They have given me 2 tracking numbers. They claimed they would give the information to the BBB as long as the BBB would not hand it over to us, then accused me of Blackmailing and Extorting money from them. We have been in business for 23 years and not by shady business practices. I would strongly suggest any company thinking of doing business with Adco to give it a long hard look, there is considerably more bad complaints then good, and a long record with the BBB as well.

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ADCO Media Scam

Steve Barenfeld called my business 3 times. He asked to speak to me, that I was highly recommended. My secretary took down his info. The first thing I did was google his name. I had my secretary call him and ask if it was a sales call, he said it was not. I decided never to call him. That was last week. Today, I received a call and he spoke to another secretary, said he was "RETURNING " *MY* call, and he said my name. My secretary gave me the phone and I spoke to Steve.

He said that he did a local interview of a nearby grocery store anda found out that we came HIGHLY recommended. That they were doing this FREE cable advertising that they would do the production and everything, that they would put my business in this great magazine that I'd never heard of called American Home. Then he said that my customers could win a cruise and if they did, I automatically did. He said the cost would be 50 dollars. He paused. 50 dollars a week he continued. For how long was the campaign 6 months, (26 weeks) 1200? No, 1300 for 26 weeks. I asked him how long our company would be featured in the commercial "10 seconds" he said. I asked him if I could use my own video which I am working on, he said NO, that it's a video that showcases still images and that it promotes the magazine and has to promote the magazine.

I said, do you have any samples of work that you've done, can you send me a video, he insisted on meeting in person. I said, I wouldn't want to waste your time without looking at your media first, since I have a very special way of marketing and I won't accept certain formats and ways of marketing of my company. His voice went down an octave. He agreed to let me see the website, and then I told him that I had heard of Adco, he said "how? I've never told you about it" I said, I googled your name and read some negative things about it. He suddenly got quieter. Well, I'll be in town until tomorrow. I said great, I'll let you know, and I took down his number.

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Jul 13, 2009 4:16 pm EDT

Steve Barenfeld called my business 3 times. He asked to speak to me, that I was highly recommended. My secretary took down his info. The first thing I did was google his name. I had my secretary call him and ask if it was a sales call, he said it was not. I decided never to call him. That was last week. Today, I received a call and he spoke to another secretary, said he was "RETURNING " *MY* call, and he said my name. My secretary gave me the phone and I spoke to Steve.

He said that he did a local interview of a nearby grocery store anda found out that we came HIGHLY recommended. That they were doing this FREE cable advertising that they would do the production and everything, that they would put my business in this great magazine that I'd never heard of called American Home. Then he said that my customers could win a cruise and if they did, I automatically did. He said the cost would be 50 dollars. He paused. 50 dollars a week he continued. For how long was the campaign 6 months, (26 weeks) 1200? No, 1300 for 26 weeks. I asked him how long our company would be featured in the commercial "10 seconds" he said. I asked him if I could use my own video which I am working on, he said NO, that it's a video that showcases still images and that it promotes the magazine and has to promote the magazine.

I said, do you have any samples of work that you've done, can you send me a video, he insisted on meeting in person. I said, I wouldn't want to waste your time without looking at your media first, since I have a very special way of marketing and I won't accept certain formats and ways of marketing of my company. His voice went down an octave. He agreed to let me see the website, and then I told him that I had heard of Adco, he said "how? I've never told you about it" I said, I googled your name and read some negative things about it. He suddenly got quieter. Well, I'll be in town until tommorow. I said great, I'll let you know, and I took down his number

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ADCO Media Rip off

Susan Liddy is a liar. She said they would have my add in time for Thanksgiving as I am a holiday shop and the add was not even sent out until Dec. 10. Lots of promises short on Delivery. Susan Liddy apparently says anything to get the sale.

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htom
Clearwater, US
Sep 28, 2010 12:57 pm EDT

Adco Media is a rude, unreliable company and has refused to fix their mistake on my advertising and is now accusing me of defaulting on an account that THEY NEVER FULLFILLED!

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ken phan
New Port Richey, US
Jun 13, 2010 3:16 pm EDT

susan liddy is a liar

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master123
Little Falls, US
Mar 03, 2010 10:36 am EST

Do not do business with this company. My rep, Lou Capolino, lied about everything. Magazine never came out. TV commercials never ran. If this guy contacts you in New Jersey call the police.

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neirrehs
Chino, US
Jan 27, 2010 5:21 pm EST

ADCO MEDIA...TOTALLY A FRAUD!

According to Adco Media's website, their CEO and President is Jack Brown. And yes, he has over 35 years as owner and chief executive. So, who is Gary Lavine?

I got a call from some guy named John yesterday. He offered to place my company's ad on Time Warner's Cable TV spots (channels like HGTV, WE, etc.), website and California Style magazine. He said it is only $52 a week for 6 months of advertisement. He insisted on making an appointment today because he and his partner has to start another promotion in Temecula the next day. This morning, he called to reconfirm our appointment. I asked him for his company's name, website address and a phone number. I'd like to review it before I meet him. He then said his company is associated with ECO Friendly Living magazine and ignored my question about the phone number. He was very pushy about getting the appointment. So I sensed it could be a fraud.

Any legitimate businessman would not hide its identity. They will not rush their consumers to make any business decisions and will offer company's information for their customers to review.

Because all his calls were caller-ID blocked and his unprofessional way of conducting business, I was a bit suspious. I went online and check the name of the magazines he mentioned. Both of them were not found. Of course, I didn't attend the meeting. Then, he called me and finally gave me his first name (John...so unique!), and phone number [protected] with an extension. I search that phone number online and found it's Adco Media. After reading all these reviews, and a fraud CEO's name, I am more sure that it is a fraud.

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kashflorida
trinity, US
Sep 02, 2009 11:40 am EDT

Sorry, I take back everything in the above post. It was caused by the body of the text from the art department; the President actually emailed me back instantaneously stating that I can revise the proof. I suggested to him that they change the initial email sent by the art department.

How many company Presidents email back? Not many. So, they have been redeemed in my eyes.

So. please ignore my presumptuous statement above.

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kashflorida
trinity, US
Sep 02, 2009 11:28 am EDT

We are signed up for the Tri-Star marketing program; this morning after googling your company i found a couple of interesting comments about your company along with your email.

Somebody did get in touch-a June Nelson but never mentioned anything about sending in materials etc.

Yesterday, i received an email. If one reads the body of the email, it seems that it is a done deal and NOT a proof and actually as mentioned to the sales Director we only have one location. Terribly misleading. A proof is something that one gets to approve. This "proof" is so full of inaccuracies that i am already now regretting signing up with Adco and will sadly end up as just another complainant.

I do hope that i am wrong about your company, but if not then i am greatly saddened that this opportunity has been lost and i now understand why sales are conducted in a "rush" manner.

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Aug 26, 2009 6:17 pm EDT

AdCo's sales people do tend to "be in a hurry" because of "the deadline" thereby not offering you opportunity to ask in-depth questions. How about those 30-second commercial spots they offer that are only 6 seconds long? Hm?

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glavine
Encino, US
May 29, 2009 11:10 am EDT

My name is Gary Lavine and I am the president of Adco Media Corp. The owner of this company and I have been in this business for over 35 years respectively. We are currently servicing over 6, 000 advertising customers each year and are quite proud of our record. It's not unusual for a company to have a few complaints (whether founded or not) over a long period of time. The complaints on this site are from 2002 forward. Actually, even a dozen or so dissatisfied customers over the last 7 or 8 years is an insignificant number even though it is our mission statement to do all that we can to come to a mutually beneficial resolution when a complaint does arise. The internet is a wonder of the world. However, anyone can post a complaint and for that matter a favorable posting. It doesn't matter if it's a disgruntled independent contractor (sales rep), a competitor or any other person that is so inspired to place negative or positive postings. Keeping that in mind, I sincerely invite any of our customers or other business owners approached by our independent contractors and/or managers to contact me personally with even minor complaints should they materialize. My email address is glavine@adcomedia.com or I can be reached at [protected], extension 112.

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Jimmy Castelano
Dunedin, US
Apr 29, 2009 10:14 am EDT

Susan Liddy is not a sales rep. She is the Regional Manager. I found her to be of high caliber. My business was in trouble and I could not afford this ad. Susan discounted the price and design the ad for free to help me and my family business. This Dunedin, is a coward who wont put his name or business name out there. Susan even gave me three interest free payments on a hand shake. Tell me you can find that in these times. Even the banks wont help us now. Thank god for Susan Liddy and Adco.

ps We, the other advertisiers in the Dunedin book know who you are (Dunedin) if you contunie to discredit Susan we will put your name on the next post.

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Christopher
Las Vegas, US
Feb 06, 2009 4:39 pm EST

Why are there so many people on here who seek to try to rebuttal complaints. You would think Adco was a multi level marketing company. LOL.

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ADCO Media reviews first appeared on Complaints Board on Aug 12, 2008. The latest review your stupid computer set up was posted on Oct 17, 2018. The latest complaint Fraud was resolved on Oct 09, 2013. ADCO Media has an average consumer rating of 4 stars from 9 reviews. ADCO Media has resolved 6 complaints.
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