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ACM warns of misleading home battery ads
3 weeks, 3 days ago

ACM warns of misleading home battery ads

NL Times  

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets has issued a warning about misleading Interest in home batteries has been rising, particularly among homeowners with solar panels who see them as a way to avoid feed-in costs for surplus solar energy. However, ACM stresses that estimating the financial returns of a home battery is not straightforward. ACM also noted that the …

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Regulator reprimands holiday bidding site for hidden costs
1 month ago

Regulator reprimands holiday bidding site for hidden costs

NL Times  

Dutch regulator Authority for Consumers and Markets has mandated changes to Reizendeals.nl, requiring the travel auction site to provide clearer pricing information to consumers. To comply with consumer protection laws, Reizendeals.nl is now required to display the total price, including all mandatory charges, before consumers place final bids. ACM board member Manon Leijten emphasized the importance of transparency, stating, “Travel …

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Regulator revokes energy supplier HEM's permit over money problems
1 month ago

Regulator revokes energy supplier HEM's permit over money problems

NL Times  

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets has revoked the operating permits of energy supplier HollandsStroom, which previously traded under the name Hollandse Energie Maatschappij, or HEM. Earlier this year, the ACM fined HEM 1.1 million euros for misleading customers when selling energy contracts. The regulator also took action against HEM’s “unreasonably high rates,” forcing the company to let customers …

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Crowdfunding platforms warned to be clear about the costs
1 month ago

Crowdfunding platforms warned to be clear about the costs

Dutch News  

Seven crowdfunding and donation platforms in the Netherlands have pledged to be more transparent about the costs they charge, following intervention by the Dutch consumer authority ACM. Platforms are supposed to state clearly how much of each donation they keep, including value-added tax, but many consumers are not aware of the payments, the ACM said. “If you start fundraising, for …

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Dutch regulator instructs crowdfunding platforms to stop with hidden costs
1 month ago

Dutch regulator instructs crowdfunding platforms to stop with hidden costs

NL Times  

The Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets has instructed seven crowdfunding platforms to be clearer about their charges after receiving many complaints from consumers suddenly having to pay VAT and other costs when they were under the impression that they could fundraise for free on a platform. The ACM pointed out that crowdfunding platforms must comply with the same rules …

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Ticketmaster promises regulator that people can sell their tickets on another platform
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Ticketmaster promises regulator that people can sell their tickets on another platform

NL Times  

People who have bought a ticket from Ticketmaster and want to get rid of it can now sell it via a different resale platform. The ACM started an investigation after claiming that Ticketmaster was obstructing customers from selling their tickets via a platform different from Ticketmaster. The investigation started after it was discovered that mobile tickets could only be sold …

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Dua Lipa called up Chris Stapleton to collaborate on that surprise ACM Awards duet
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Dua Lipa called up Chris Stapleton to collaborate on that surprise ACM Awards duet

LA Times  

Chris Stapleton and Dua Lipa perform “Think I’m in Love With You” during 59th annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Frisco, Texas. Chris Stapleton teamed up with Dua Lipa at Thursday’s Academy of Country Music Awards, harmonizing on a surprise, cross-genre duet of the country star’s “Think I’m in Love With You.” Stapleton and Lipa said it was the …

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Lainey Wilson wins big at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards, including the top honor
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Lainey Wilson wins big at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards, including the top honor

Associated Press  

It was Lainey Wilson ’s night, in many ways. Wilson also opened the 59th annual ACMs with a cover of Little Texas’ “God Blessed Texas,” flawlessly jumping into her new single, “Hang Tight Honey.” Afterward, Clay Walker and Randy Travis presented Jordan Davis with song of the year for his ubiquitous country radio hit “Next Thing You Know.” “First off, …

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Jason Aldean will honor Toby Keith with a performance at the 2024 ACM Awards
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Jason Aldean will honor Toby Keith with a performance at the 2024 ACM Awards

Associated Press  

The time has come to raise a red solo cup. Jason Aldean will pay tribute to the late Toby Keith at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards. Across his career, Keith took home 14 ACM Awards, twice winning the top prize of entertainer of the year. He was one of a kind.” Having Aldean, the most recent artist of …

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Luke Combs leads the 2024 ACM Awards nominations, followed by Morgan Wallen and Megan Moroney
9 months ago

Luke Combs leads the 2024 ACM Awards nominations, followed by Morgan Wallen and Megan Moroney

Associated Press  

Luke Combs leads the nominees for the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards with eight nods to his name, it was announced Tuesday. Last year, Chapman’s 1988 song won song of the year at the Country Music Awards for Combs’ cover, making her the first Black songwriter to win in the category. At the 2024 ACM Awards, Megan Moroney and …

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More travel providers commit to transparent pricing for package holidays, ACM reports
1 year, 1 month ago

More travel providers commit to transparent pricing for package holidays, ACM reports

NL Times  

The Authority for Consumers and Markets announced on Monday that five major travel providers now clearly display the final prices for package holidays. These providers either present a single final price that includes all unavoidable costs or clearly list mandatory costs separately beneath the price. The price, including all unavoidable additional costs, must be clear and visible at a glance,” …

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Online stores still structurally misleading consumers with fake offers: ACM
1 year, 1 month ago

Online stores still structurally misleading consumers with fake offers: ACM

NL Times  

Online stores still mislead consumers with fake offers and discounts so often that the Authority for Consumers and Markets considers it a structural problem. “Consumers should not be tempted to make purchases with offers that are not real discounts,” the ACM said just ahead of Black Friday and the holiday season. “A large proportion of companies inspected were found to …

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Dutch consumer watchdog investigating low savings interest rates at Dutch banks
1 year, 2 months ago

Dutch consumer watchdog investigating low savings interest rates at Dutch banks

NL Times  

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets announced on Monday that it will conduct an investigation into the development of savings interest rates and competition in the Dutch savings market. According to the consumer watchdog, there are indications that Dutch consumers benefit only to a limited extent from the increased interest rates in the European market. The Ministry of Finance …

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Consumers should question sustainability claims, says ACM
1 year, 4 months ago

Consumers should question sustainability claims, says ACM

Dutch News  

The Dutch consumer authority ACM is launching a campaign to stamp out greenwashing, by making sure companies stop claiming to be more sustainable than they really are. The authority on Monday launched a new campaign on social media aimed at helping consumers assess the validity of claims made by companies, who talk about their products being the “sustainable choice” or …

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Travel agencies still too vague about prices for package holidays: ACM
1 year, 5 months ago

Travel agencies still too vague about prices for package holidays: ACM

NL Times  

Travel organizations are still too vague with their prices for package holidays, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets concluded after investigating the 12 most prominent providers of these holiday packages. We expect all parties to state their prices, including all mandatory costs, and that the offer can also be booked for the indicated price.” The ACM sent a letter …

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Watchdog warns suppliers of baby and children's products over high pricing
1 year, 6 months ago

Watchdog warns suppliers of baby and children's products over high pricing

NL Times  

Various suppliers of baby and children's products are pressuring retailers to maintain artificially high prices. These signals involve suppliers of various baby and children's products such as strollers, car seats, baby carriers, children's textiles, children's furniture, sleep products, toys, bottles, and teats. The ACM regularly gets feedback from retailers of baby and children's items indicating that they are compelled to …

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Energy companies misleading customers looking for cheaper contracts: ACM
1 year, 7 months ago

Energy companies misleading customers looking for cheaper contracts: ACM

NL Times  

Energy companies are increasingly misleading consumers looking for cheaper energy bills. “Unfortunately, with the energy market getting going, we are seeing an increase in the number of reports of aggressive and misleading recruitment for new energy contracts,” said Edwin van Houten, consumer director at the ACM. “We are investigating companies that we receive a lot of complaints about.” For a …

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2023 Academy of Country Music Awards Nominations
1 year, 8 months ago

2023 Academy of Country Music Awards Nominations

Daily Mail  

“She Had Me at Heads Carolina,” Cole Swindell and Jo Dee Messina “At The End of a Bar,” Chris Young with Mitchell Tenpenny “She Had Me at Heads Carolina,” Cole Swindell “She Had Me at Heads Carolina,” writers: Ashley Gorley, Cole Swindell, Jesse Frasure, Mark D. Sanders, Thomas Rhett and Tim Nichols; artist: Swindell) - WINNER “Sand In My Boots,” …

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HARDY, Lainey Wilson lead ACM Awards nominees
1 year, 8 months ago

HARDY, Lainey Wilson lead ACM Awards nominees

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country artist HARDY drove the success of his hit song “Wait in the Truck” with Lainey Wilson all the way to the Academy of Country Music Awards, where he is the leading nominee. And his duet partner was not far behind, as “Yellowstone” actor and singer-songwriter Wilson earned six nominations including female artist of the year and …

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Garth Brooks and Dolly Parton team up for the first time to host ACM Awards
1 year, 9 months ago

Garth Brooks and Dolly Parton team up for the first time to host ACM Awards

LA Times  

The Academy of Country Music has tapped two titans of the genre, Garth Brooks and Dolly Parton, to host this year’s ACM Awards. “I am thrilled to return to host the ACM Awards, this time with my friend Garth,” Parton said Wednesday in a statement. “While I’ve had the pleasure of spending time with him throughout the years, I can’t …

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Media jobs on the line as ACM announces closure of four regional WA newspapers
1 year, 9 months ago

Media jobs on the line as ACM announces closure of four regional WA newspapers

ABC  

Australian Community Media has announced the closure of four major mastheads in Western Australia's South West, which is expected to lead to job losses. Key points: The papers will shut by the end of next month unless a buyer is found ACM says workers who cannot be "redeployed" will be made redundant The MEAA says the amount of relevant information …

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Regulator shoots down RTL-Talpa merger plans
1 year, 11 months ago

Regulator shoots down RTL-Talpa merger plans

NL Times  

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets has shot down the plans of media companies RTL and Talpa to merge. According to the ACM, the acquisition will create “an excessively powerful party in the commercial media landscape.” Talpa and RTL Nederland announced their merger plans in June 2021. The move would put TV channels RTL 4, RTL 5, RTL 7, …

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Watchdog tightens rules for early termination of energy contracts
1 year, 11 months ago

Watchdog tightens rules for early termination of energy contracts

NL Times  

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets tightened its rules for the early termination of energy contracts. Customers can switch contracts without significant penalties, but the energy company still has to pay high purchase prices for energy in advance. “Suppliers are concerned that consumers with a permanent contract will switch quickly due to the low cancellation fee as soon as …

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India’s neighbourhood is volatile and uncertain, essential to retain strategic autonomy: IAF chief
2 years ago

India’s neighbourhood is volatile and uncertain, essential to retain strategic autonomy: IAF chief

The Hindu  

Our neighbourhood continues to remain “volatile and uncertain” and amidst this volatility, we must enhance our collective strength by partnering with nations which share common beliefs and values, Indian Air Force Air Chief Marshal V.R. Referring to the Indo-Pacific region, ACM Chaudhari said we see great power politics in play where an “established super power is increasingly being challenged by …

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