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Android Authority
2 days ago
- Business
- Android Authority
Verizon told to clarify ambiguous advertising claims after T-Mobile complaint
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR The National Advertising Division (NAD) has recommended that Verizon change its marketing language about satellite texting based on a complaint from T-Mobile. T-Mobile has also challenged Verizon's claim of being 'America's largest network,' with the watchdog calling Verizon's advertising 'ambiguous.' Verizon has said that it'll comply with NAD's recommendations. Verizon is once again under the lens for its inconspicuous advertising claims. This time, the Big Red has been pulled up over claims about its satellite texting service and network size following a challenge from rival T-Mobile. The National Advertising Division (NAD), an industry watchdog under BBB National Programs, found some of Verizon's claims to be supported but recommended that the carrier make its advertising clearer for the benefit of consumers. NAD said Verizon's slogan 'conquering dead zones with satellite' is not misleading on its own, but warned that Verizon must improve its disclosures. Specifically, the NAD says Verizon failed to clarify that the satellite texting service only works on select new phone models and under certain conditions. Moreover, T-Mobile also took issue with Verizon's 'America's largest network' claim. While Verizon has based that claim on the number of postpaid subscribers, T-Mobile said the phrase could mislead consumers into thinking it refers to coverage area or geographic reach. NAD recommended Verizon clarify what Verizon means by 'largest.' 'NAD found the phrase 'largest network' to be ambiguous, potentially conveying different messages to consumers. NAD also determined that the term 'postpaid phone connections' may not clearly communicate that it refers to Verizon subscribers,' the organization wrote in a press release shared with Android Authority. NAD made similar recommendations to those of Verizon last year and asked the carrier to discontinue or modify its satellite texting claims based on a previous complaint by T-Mobile. Verizon stated it would comply with the NAD's recommendations. While the NAD does not have the power to enforce changes, companies often follow its guidance to avoid legal or regulatory issues. For customers, the ruling means Verizon ads may soon become more transparent, especially regarding satellite texting and what its 'largest network' claims really mean.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
My Favorite Grape Soda Comes From a 109-Year-Old Brand You've Probably Never Heard Of
The South has the best soda brands. And I don't mean Coke or Pepsi, though both are Southern-born and bred. I'm talking about regional brands that haven't gotten too big for their britches. There's Cheerwine in North Carolina or Kentucky's Ale-8-One. And while Dr Pepper reigns supreme, I'm fond of the Texas underdog Big Red soda. But there's another bespoke bottling company in the South that will always have my heart because it makes the absolute best grape soda. And it's been doing just that for nearly 110 years. If you think you don't like grape soda, it's because you haven't had fizz like this. Grape soda is cool again. Major brands are creating new grape flavors and offering low-sugar options, but the Buffalo Rock bottling company in Birmingham, Alabama, isn't shaking up the soda scene. They're sticking to a perfected classic: Grapico. Ever heard of it? If you live in Alabama, Georgia, or the Florida Panhandle, this grape soda is everywhere. While other Southerners put peanuts in Coke, folks around these parts enjoy a PB&J-inspired snack pairing. And if you've got a 2-liter bottle of Grapico, you're just two cans of sweetened condensed milk away from making Grapico ice cream. Yes, really. As the label says, it's "a Southern thing." According to Buffalo Rock, Grapico has been around since 1916, though technically it was dreamed up by the Louisiana company J. Grossman's Sons in 1914, and then sold to Buffalo Rock shortly after. And while the name would suggest otherwise, it's pronounced "GRAY-pea-co." You can find Grapico soda in 12-ounce cans and 12-packs as well as glass 12-ounce bottles and 4-packs. You'll also find Grapico 20-ounce plastic bottles in most Alabama gas stations and vending machines. Diet Grapico is also available in select sizes, and that version was introduced in 2005. This deep purple soda is unlike other grape sodas because it doesn't taste like a spoonful of Karo syrup. Or worse: cough syrup. The sweet Concord grape is there, but there's a signature zing—maybe a subtle spice?—like Dr Pepper or Cheerwine. I love Grapico above all because it has, according to Buffalo Rock, an "unmistakable fizz." It's bubble town and that's how I like it. Flat soda is like drip coffee: Weak. So many fruit sodas—especially orange soda—just end up tasting like half-carbonated, sad juice. Not Grapico. It's perfectly crisp from a can or a bottle. Even better: It's caffeine-free, which is why I'm so nostalgic about Grapico. It tastes like being a kid in the '90s. On the rare occasion I was allowed to have soda growing up, Grapico, like Sprite, was deemed safe by any adults present. (Because if you're a millennial, you know the absolute terror that Big Caffeine had on our parents.) Now, full disclosure: These babies, like so many other sodas, are loaded with Red 40 and Blue 1, so I'm not sipping on a Grapico every day. It's a Southern treat, like Moon Pies or Blue Bell Ice Cream. I'd say it's a Southern rite of passage. Read the original article on ALLRECIPES
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
NewsChannel 9 goes inside the demolition zone as century-old brick warehouse stands for final days
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — It's been long considered the gateway to Downtown Syracuse from the city's west, but now wrecking crews are in the final stages of bringing down what a judge once called a 'danger to life.' Once the home of Central City Provisions, the warehouse that was once cold storage for meat and ice cream, is being brought down by demolition contractors based on a judge's order. NewsChannel 9 was allowed access into the work zone. After the century-old building became vacant, it became more than a decade of problems. Jake Dishaw, the City of Syracuse's deputy commissioner for zoning administration and code enforcement, has been in the department since he joined a high school part-timer. In that time, the building acquired the nickname 'Big Red' among city staff. Ten years ago, the west side of the structure collapsed under the weight of snow. 'Since then, there's been numerous break-ins, a couple of fires, people in and out all the time,' said Dishaw. When the east side of it started coming down, it threw bricks into traffic on West Street down below. After the owner delayed his own demolition, a State Supreme Court justice gave the city the go-ahead. The Common Council allowed the city to borrow $1.8 million, which will be billed to the owner. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Catch up with CJ Kirst after Cornell's National Championship win
FOXBOROUGH, MA (WSYR) — The NCAA all-time leading scorer is now a national champion. CJ Kirst racked up seven points (6 goals and an assist) in the Big Red's 13-10 win over Maryland in the National Championship. Sports Director Steve Infanti talked with the star following the win. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
‘There will be noise': Cornell lacrosse fans celebrate fourth national championship title
ITHACA, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — It was a busy Monday afternoon at the Cornell Store, as students, graduates and their families were loading up on merch before the big game. 'I feel like this year's team is very special. 16 seniors, they've been there before, and CJ Kirst is playing on a phenomenal level,' said store manager JT Tompkins. 'It feels like this is the year.' But it wasn't busy enough for Tompkins to miss the game. He wanted nothing more than for CJ Kirst to go out on top. Dog dies in Cicero house fire, no people hurt 'There will be noise': Cornell lacrosse fans celebrate fourth national championship title Cornell takes home National Championship with 13-10 win over Maryland Village of Manlius transformed with patriotic cheer OSU researcher: $700K grant canceled when DOGE misunderstood use of 'climate' 'He would help out any way he could, especially these last couple of games,' Tompkins said. 'He's just got it, you can tell. His brothers come to the games, his family, and they're all in the PLL. It's a legacy waiting to be.' At the Ithaca Ale House, the bar is packed as these Big Red fans are taking in the game for Memorial Day. 'Lacrosse is a little special. It's my favorite sport. It's not football, hockey, basketball or baseball. I just love lacrosse and for them to win it, wow,' said fan Brad Gates. John Cressey graduated from Cornell in 1992. He recently moved back to the area and began following the Big Red's run to the finals. 'I'm psyched for them. It's very unusual for an Ivy League school to get that far, especially against Maryland, which is a great lacrosse school,' Cressey said. Now with the win in the books, it's time to celebrate. 'The lacrosse community is kind of small, but they are fanatical. There will be noise,' Gates said. 'I think Cornelians are more excited than Ithacans about it, but it is a great accomplishment, so who wouldn't be excited about it?' Cressey said. This is Cornell's fourth lacrosse national championship. The Big Red also won in 1971, 1976, and 1977. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
