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Bummer, all those Master's degrees and boarding schools, as well as living in one of the most expensive cities in the US during a rising market and access to capital results in this.
CNCK SEC SUSPENSION
https://www.sec.gov/litigation/suspensions/2018/34-83190.pdf
Order:
https://www.sec.gov/litigation/suspensions/2018/34-83190-o.pdf
Admin Proceeding:
https://www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/2018/34-83189.pdf
CNCK is delinquent in filing the company's Financials. The stock is at risk of an SEC Suspension and subsequent stock registration revocation.
https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?company=Content+Checked+Holdings&owner=exclude&action=getcompany
This looks like its ready for a nice move. CNCK
Got the 8KSpy Alert on that CNCK 8K.........WEEEEEEEEEEEe.......et z
Kris Finstad, the CEO misappropriated $4,9 million according to 8K today.
Check out today's 8K - the CEO stole almost $5 million from the company!!
Any news with this stock? Volume is super low some days nothing... Anything???
CNCK CEO Authors Piece for Home Business® ONLINE
Kris Finstad, CEO of Content Checked Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: CNCK), recently penned an article for Home Business® ONLINE, the web-based counterpart of the largest magazine targeting the home-based business sector with an audience of roughly 54,000 unique monthly visitors. In the piece, titled ‘How to Turn a Passion Project into a Viable Business’, Finstad details how Content Checked was created from an ambitious idea to help those living with potentially fatal food allergies to the development of a suite of dietary apps boasting more than two million registered users, over 60% of whom use the apps on a regular basis. Today, Content Checked offers users access to a product database containing up-to-date information on over 70 percent of conventional U.S. food products, and impending international expansion in Canada, the U.K. and Australia has Finstad predicting that Content Checked will see a “breakthrough year” in 2016.
In his Home Business® ONLINE piece, Finstad provides prospective shareholders some additional insight into the keys to Content Checked’s continued growth in the $13 billion food allergy and intolerances market. To start, he suggests that the formulation of a well-defined business strategy that addresses a sizable market demand is imperative.
“As a real estate investor, I knew very little about the food allergy and dietary world, but I spent nearly a year immersed in this market, getting to know what competitors already existed, my target audience, and my own strengths and weaknesses as a businessman,” Finstad stated in the article. “There was a need for a tool to aid this particular audience and current products on the market were unreliable and inaccurate. After conducting enough research and evaluation of a particular industry, an understanding of what is lacking on the market or what can be improved will become clear.”
To view the full Home Business® ONLINE article, visit http://dtn.fm/hwy1T
After identifying a consistent market need in a particular industry, Finstad notes that building a knowledgeable and dedicated team is vital to the success of any young business. Because every businessperson has a collection of strengths and weaknesses, assembling a management team and staff made up of members possessing unique skills is a great way to accomplish daily goals without the need to micromanage, allowing me to focus more on the big picture.
“You can’t run a business alone,” continued Finstad. “Hiring talent who bring in skills that you don’t possess is also extremely important – this allows companies to think outside the box and bring in multiple perspectives that are different from your own.”
In addition to offering helpful tips to would-be entrepreneurs, Finstad’s article provides great exposure to Content Checked and its suite of dietary apps.
To view the company’s full financials, visit the following link: http://dtn.fm/sIJ7M
For more information, visit www.contentchecked.com
$CNCK App SugarCheck featured in readers digest: 37 Secrets Nutritionists Won’t Tell You For Free http://www.rd.com/health/healthy-eating/diet-tips/2/
CNCK App Recognized Among ‘Best Allergy Apps of 2016’ by Healthline
The ContentChecked app by Content Checked Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: CNCK) was recently named one of the ‘Best Allergy Apps of 2016’ by Healthline, a fast-growing consumer health information site with roughly 65 million monthly visitors. Healthline’s editors carefully selected winners based on the quality, usability and overall effectiveness of apps that help users manage/avoid their allergies by avoiding the cause of allergic reactions.
To view the full list of winners, visit http://dtn.fm/FF8q8
ContentChecked stands out on Healthline’s list for its ability to save users time and stress at the grocery store. With a simple scan of an item’s barcode, users can determine if individual grocery items fit into their specific dietary preferences, and Content Checked’s in-depth product database, which contains up-to-date information for over 70 percent of conventional U.S. food products, helps users uncover suitable alternatives if a product contains one or more of a user’s allergens.
Despite the favorable response to its suite of dietary apps, Content Checked remains focused on continued innovation and staying ahead of the competition. As part of this initiative, the Company recently announced plans to launch updated versions of its three apps that will introduce a new subscription-based service and offer an updated and improved experience for new and existing users. In an interview on the UPTICK Network Stock Day Podcast, Kris Finstad, CEO of Content Checked, offered some additional insight into this planned update.
“Our database is now national, for the U.S., and we’re now going to Canada, as well, and then going to the U.K. and Australia,” Finstad stated in the interview. “This year is going to be our breakthrough year from a revenue standpoint.”
Content Checked has also indicated plans to apply for uplisting to a national exchange, NASDAQ or the NYSE, before the end of 2016. The Company is currently preparing to undertake appropriate corporate governance and other necessary actions, as required to meet the qualifications for uplisting to a national exchange. In April, Content Checked demonstrated these efforts through the appointment of Dr. Göran Rune Skog, an accomplished physician with more than 35 years of experience in the field of medicine, as an independent addition to its board of directors. The Company also enlisted the services of Bonwick Capital Partners as its financial and corporate advisor to assist with the planned uplisting.
To view the company’s full financials, visit the following link: http://dtn.fm/sIJ7M
For more information, visit www.contentchecked.com
So whats the deal here. I did some DD and this seems like a really great company. I'm surprised there isn't any chatter on the boards.
Gotta get some Ihub eyes over here.
CNCK Registered Dietitian Provides Commentary for Examiner.com Article
Last month, Content Checked Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: CNCK) secured coverage in another widely-read publication when its Director of Nutrition, Tory Tedrow, RD, CNSC, was interviewed for an article posted on Examiner.com. The piece, titled ‘Allergies and pregnancy’ detailed the importance of a healthy, balanced diet during pregnancy. In the article, Tedrow offers suggestions on foods that should be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding. She also uses the platform to dispel a common myth relating to food allergies.
“Current research shows that there is no reason to avoid highly allergenic foods during pregnancy or while breastfeeding,” Tedrow stated in the article. “Some research has shown that avoiding those foods can actually increase your baby’s risk of developing food allergies.”
To view the full article, visit http://dtg.fm/ZQL5p
In addition to offering a few healthy tips for expectant mothers, the Examiner.com article also provides valuable exposure to Content Checked and its family of health apps. SugarChecked is mentioned multiple times throughout the article, and a link to the Content Checked website is also included. Examiner.com serves as a daily news and entertainment hub for an estimated 4.8 million unique monthly visitors.
Content Checked has found great success in securing coverage in a number of high-profile media outlets in recent months, including Forbes, USA Today, ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, Los Angeles Business Journal and Yahoo, among others. In May, CEO Kris Finstad noted this progress in an interview on the UPTICK Network Stock Day Podcast. Finstad also used this platform to give prospective investors some insight into Content Checked’s headway toward building a sizable presence in the roughly $13 billion U.S. food allergy and intolerance market. Currently, the Company’s apps boast a combined userbase of approximately two million people in the U.S. and Norway, largely due to its growing database that includes information on approximately 70 percent of conventional U.S. grocery products and is updated regularly.
Building on its current momentum, Content Checked is moving toward the impending release of revamped versions of its apps complete with a library of new features and improved usability. Alongside this release, the company plans to launch an extensive marketing campaign while eyeing international expansion in Canada, the U.K. and Australia in the coming months.
To view the company’s full financials, visit the following link: http://dtn.fm/sIJ7M
For more information, visit www.contentchecked.com
CNCK App Highlighted in Energy Times Magazine
The June issue of Energy Times Magazine gave readers a look into the potential health benefits associated with use of the SugarChecked app from Content Checked Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: CNCK). The publication’s editor gave SugarChecked a stellar review, noting its utility as a tool to manage obesity, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome.
“If you’re looking to lose weight, one way is to avoid sugar,” reads Energy Times’ June ‘Wellness Watch’ spotlight. “It isn’t always easy to find added sweetness in packaged foods, though, given that there are dozens of ways to say “sugar” on food labels. One way to uncover these hidden sources is to download a free phone app called SugarChecked. Created by a team of nutritionists, this app lets you quickly scan product barcodes for sugar content.”
To view the full article, visit http://dtn.fm/LD1vO
For Content Checked, securing coverage in Energy Times is expected to play a key role in broadening the company’s brand recognition throughout the health and wellness community. Energy Times is available at health food stores around the country, and it boasts a circulation of more than 400,000 subscribers. The magazine is also available at newsstands across the United States.
In recent months, Content Checked has been successful in securing coverage of its suite of mobile apps in a number of widely read publications, including Forbes, USA Today, ABC, CBS, NBC, Los Angeles Business Journal and Yahoo, among others. The company has also entered into strategic partnerships with companies such as ATLETO, a social sports app that connects everyday athletes, and Leaner Creamer, the only all-natural powdered coffee creamer that promotes weight loss and appetite suppression, in an effort to broaden its presence in the roughly $13 billion U.S. food allergy and intolerance market.
Kris Finstad, CEO of Content Checked, gave some insight into the Company’s success in building brand recognition during a recent interview with the UPTICK Network Stock Day Podcast. He noted that Content Checked’s suite of dietary apps has a combined userbase of approximately two million people in the U.S. and Norway, and that figure is expected to grow following the impending launch of ContentChecked, SugarChecked and MigraineChecked in Canada, the U.K. and Australia. Likewise, Finstad gave some insight into the upcoming release of an updated version of the Company’s apps, which is expected to include new features and improved usability for users.
To view the company’s full financials, visit the following link: http://dtn.fm/sIJ7M
For more information, visit www.contentchecked.com
CNCK CEO Featured on UPTICK Network Stock Day Podcast
Content Checked Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: CNCK) CEO Kris Finstad was recently featured in an interview by Everett Jolly on the UPTICK Network Stock Day Podcast. Over the course of the conversation, Finstad told the story of Content Checked, from its humble beginning as a passion project to help decipher often confusing and misleading food labels to its current standing as a revenue-generating app company with an international userbase of more than two million. Finstad also gave listeners some insight into Content Checked’s plans for future growth, including the impending launch of its suite of apps in three additional international markets.
“Our database is now national, for the U.S., and we’re now going to Canada, as well, and then going to the U.K. and Australia,” Finstad stated in the interview. “This year is going to be our breakthrough year from a revenue standpoint.”
To listen to the full interview, visit http://dtn.fm/Fo0iH
When describing the advantages of Content Checked’s apps, Finstad pointed toward the accuracy and reliability of the company’s expansive product database. While many of its competitors rely on third-party data that can often include high error margins, Content Checked employs a team of nutritionists who work directly with food manufacturers to collect and deliver up-to-date information on approximately 70 percent of all conventional U.S. grocery products.
The relationships with food producers, stemming from the creation of its product database, also serve as a source of revenue for Content Checked. When users scan a product that doesn’t fit within their dietary guidelines, the company’s apps suggest suitable alternatives. Content Checked will allow producers to sponsor their products in order to secure a spot amongst these suggested alternatives.
The Company is now completing the process of shifting toward a subscription-based revenue model. These efforts include the impending release of revamped apps that include 60 new features in addition to an updated and improved experience for free users. With the upcoming launch of an expansive marketing campaign, a debt-free balance sheet and a current value that is based exclusively on its income, Content Checked presents considerable upside to prospective shareholders.
To view the company’s full financials, visit the following link: http://dtn.fm/sIJ7M
For more information, visit www.contentchecked.com
CNCK Teams with ATELTO to Increase Brand Recognition
Content Checked Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: CNCK) recently announced a strategic partnership with ATLETO, an exciting new social sports app. The two companies will look to introduce a cross-promotional marketing campaign highlighting both the ATLETO app and Content Checked’s suite of dietary apps as tools for helping users stay in control of their health and fitness needs. Through these efforts, Content Checked will leverage its sizable social media audience to endorse ATLETO and encourage downloads, while ATLETO will support Content Checked through promotional posts on all of its social channels.
“Partnering with ATLETO is a natural fit since its platform aligns with our philosophy of fostering a community of like-minded individuals who commit to bettering their lives,” Kris Finstad, CEO of Content Checked, stated in a news release. “We want to educate our audience and introduce them to platforms developed to help users make healthier choices easily, and we happily promote everything ATLETO stands for.”
The ATLETO app, which is currently available for download in the App Store, matches users with other athletes in their area in an effort to facilitate the best athletic experiences possible. The app enables searches for a number of popular sports, including basketball, golf, soccer, tennis and volleyball, as well as workout activities such as cycling, running and yoga. ATLETO’s efforts are currently focused on building a user base through a soft launch in Los Angeles, Miami and New York City. By partnering with the social sports app, Content Checked is strategically positioned to benefit from these efforts moving forward.
“Content Checked’s technology has significantly improved the health of individuals and we aim to provide such a significant impact to our own community of athletes,” Peter Dalgas, CMO and Co-Founder of ATLETO, stated. “Our complementary visions create a symbiotic relationship and we’re eager to share with our community the benefits of Content Checked’s family of apps.”
In recent months, Content Checked has announced a number of strategic partnerships designed to increase awareness of its innovative mobile apps. These include a deal with Kitchology, a mobile platform that provides tailored recipes to consumers with special dietary needs, and a partnership with Leaner Creamer, the only all-natural powdered creamer that promotes weight loss and appetite suppression.
In addition to the exposure provided by its strategic partnerships, the Company has been successful in securing coverage in a number of media outlets. With a comprehensive database covering over 70% of conventional U.S. packaged food products, ContentChecked, SugarChecked and MigraineChecked have garnered attention from Forbes, USA Today, ABC, CBS, NBC, Los Angeles Business Journal, Yahoo and a number of other national and international publications.
To view the company’s full financials, visit the following link: http://dtn.fm/sIJ7M
For more information, visit www.contentchecked.com
CNCK Makes Uncovering Hidden Added Sugars Easier
Beginning in July 2018, the Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods will list added sugars separately from total sugars. Over the next two years, American shoppers will still need additional tools to snuff out added sugars in their favorite products, and finding products that avoid added sugars entirely is no easy feat. Content Checked Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: CNCK) has developed a revolutionary marketplace and mobile apps covering over 70 percent of conventional U.S. food products and aimed at helping people eat healthier and avoid ingredients that do not fit their dietary restrictions or preferences. The Company’s SugarChecked app helps educate consumers and alert users of the mobile app to four types of sugars: natural low-calorie sweeteners, artificial sweeteners, sugar alcohols and added sugars.
According to a study conducted by researchers at the University of North Carolina, a whopping 60 percent of all packaged food and drinks purchased in the U.S. include some form of added sugar. Finding these sweeteners isn’t always as simple as looking at the ingredients label. Although some foods include sugar in their ingredients, there are a number of different words for products that are nutritionally similar. In a list published by the New York Times, nearly 90 ingredients were identified as added sugar sources, including dextrose, flomalt, maltose and sucrose, among others.
A number of health issues have been linked to excessive sugar intake, such as obesity, diabetes and tooth decay. While the updated Nutrition Facts label will go a long way toward shining a light on hidden added sugars, SugarChecked is helping consumers get a jump on the FDA’s 2018 deadline. “More than 15 million Americans suffer from food allergies, 60 million plus care about food sensitivity, so it’s important to educate consumers about what ingredients are in packaged foods, and empower them to take steps to cook sensibly,” Kris Finstad, CEO of Content Checked, stated in a news release.
SugarChecked is one of three mobile apps currently offered by the Company. With a quick scan of a product’s barcode, SugarChecked reveals ingredients that don’t fit within a person’s dietary sugar/sweetener preferences. The SugarChecked app doesn’t just help shoppers avoid products that are not suitable for them, but it is also suggests alternatives, effectively taking the guesswork out of grocery shopping.
To view the company’s full financials, visit the following link: http://dtn.fm/sIJ7M
For more information, visit www.contentchecked.com
CNCK Primed to Benefit from Grocery’s Strong Investor Appeal
Content Checked Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: CNCK) is the company behind a revolutionary marketplace for people with dietary restrictions. The company’s suite of mobile apps, including ContentChecked, MigraineChecked and SugarChecked, gives consumers the ability to determine if particular grocery items fit into their specific dietary requirements. With a database covering more than 70 percent of conventional U.S. food products, Content Checked is directly targeting the growing food allergy and intolerances market, which was valued at roughly $13 billion in 2015. However, the recent performance of the grocery industry as a whole has been equally noteworthy for the technology company.
In a report released last month by research firm CB Insights (http://dtn.fm/J3yIt), food and grocery was highlighted as a fruitful sector for on-demand startups. When studying these startups and their ability to attract investors, researchers found that food and grocery startups enjoyed the highest aggregate deal activity over the past five years. Led by sizable funding rounds from food delivery startups DoorDash and Swiggy, food and grocery successfully outperformed high-profile segments such as ride-hailing and logistics in terms of investor attention.
For Content Checked, the strong performance of food and grocery in the investor space is promising. Earlier this year, the company engaged PCG Advisory Group, a leading capital markets advisory firm, to serve as an advisor to its investor relations, social media and public relations strategies. Content Checked also engaged Bonwick Capital Partners LLC, a full-service broker dealer, to aid in the execution of its financial, corporate, and mergers & acquisition strategies.
These partnerships are expected to play a key role in the company’s efforts to increase shareholder value ahead of a planned uplisting to the NASDAQ Stock Market later this fiscal year. Content Checked has already commenced preparation for this uplisting in recent weeks, perhaps most notably with the election of Dr. Göran Rune Skog, an accomplished physician with more than 35 years of experience in the field of medicine, as an independent addition to its board of directors.
“Content Checked’s intriguing formula of fusing cutting-edge technology with nutrition provides a compelling story to present to our investor community and network,” Jeff Ramson, Founder and CEO of PCG Advisory Group, stated in a news release. “Their recent positive financial developments, partnerships and product milestones, illustrate a unique growth opportunity in an extremely relevant market with very optimistic long-term prospects.”
To view the company’s full financials, visit the following link: http://dtn.fm/sIJ7M
For more information, visit www.contentchecked.com
CNCK Nutritionist Pens Article for WhoSay
For months, Content Checked Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: CNCK) has been securing coverage in high-profile media outlets in an effort to get the word out about its family of dietary apps. The increasingly-recognizable brand has already garnered attention from Forbes, USA Today, ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, Los Angeles Business Journal, Yahoo, and a number of other widely-viewed publications. In early May, Content Checked built on this progress when Tory Tedrow, CNSC, a registered dietician and member of the CNCK team, authored an article titled ‘Should You Try a Plant-Based Diet?’ for WhoSay, a celebrity-powered media firm with well over half a million social media followers.
In the article, Tedrow offers a few compelling reasons to consider switching to a plant-based diet. Unlike a vegetarian or vegan diet, she explains in the article, all foods are allowed on a plant-based diet, but the majority of foods should come from plant sources, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and beans. Tedrow highlights potential cost-savings, health benefits and an inherent safeguard against overeating as primary advantages of these nutrient-dense, filling diets.
To view the full article, visit http://dtn.fm/UG19d
In addition to providing dietary tips, Tedrow’s WhoSay article also provides valuable exposure to Content Checked and its family of health apps.
Content Checked has also found success in securing partnerships with related apps and companies in order to increase its brand awareness. Last month, the company announced a cross-promotional partnership with ATLETO, a new social sports app that connects everyday athletes. Through this partnership, ATLETO will support Content Checked via promotional posts across its social media channels, further elevating the company’s brand within the athletic community. Content Checked entered into a similar partnership in April with Leaner Creamer, the only all-natural powdered coffee creamer that promotes weight loss and appetite suppression.
To view the company’s full financials, visit the following link: http://dtn.fm/sIJ7M
For more information, visit www.contentchecked.com
CNCK Ahead of the Game as FDA Places Microscope on Added Sugars with Revamped Nutrition Facts Label
In recent years, added sugars have come under increased scrutiny from nutrition activists, and for good reason. According to the Mayo Clinic (http://dtn.fm/hU92i), added sugars, which are introduced to foods during processing, can play a major role in a variety of potential health problems, including poor nutrition, weight gain, increased triglycerides and tooth decay. As a result, dietary guidelines continually warn of the dangers of overconsumption of sugar. The American Heart Association (http://dtn.fm/5AfAf), for example, suggests consuming no more than 100 calories a day from added sugars for most women and no more than 150 calories a day for most men. To put those restrictions into perspective, a single teaspoon of sugar has about 16 calories.
Navigating the grocery aisle to find products that support moderate sugar consumption can be difficult. After all, a 12-ounce soft drink can feature about 160 calories of sugar. With this in mind, it’s no surprise that the majority of U.S. adults exceed their recommended daily allowances of sugar. To this point, uncovering added sugars in products has remained a frustrating and confusing ordeal. Late last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) took a major step toward improving this issue through the release of a ‘new look’ Nutrition Facts label that places more attention on calories and added sugars (http://dtn.fm/5P2oo).
“You will no longer need a microscope, a calculator, or a degree in nutrition to figure out whether the food you’re buying is actually good for our kids,” First Lady Michelle Obama stated at a conference announcing the new rules.
Though these changes are a step in the right direction, they also highlight the relatively slow speed at which these updates take place. Not only has the current nutrition label stood unmodified for more than 20 years, it took more than two years for the FDA to agree upon the updated design, which was originally developed back in 2014. Furthermore, large-scale food and beverage manufacturers now have more than two years to implement the changes on their products, with manufacturers totaling less than $10 million in annual food sales receiving an additional year to comply. Luckily for consumers in search of a better way to uncover the sugar content of their favorite products, one company is ahead of the game.
Content Checked Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: CNCK), the company behind a family of mobile apps for individuals with specific dietary requirements and preferences, is taking aim at added sugars with its app SugarChecked. With a sizable database including more than 70 percent of all food products in the United States, SugarChecked helps users quickly uncover potentially unwanted ingredients such as added sugars, artificial sweeteners, sugar alcohols and natural low-calorie sweeteners. When a product contains an undesirable amount of these ingredients, the SugarChecked app suggests suitable and related alternatives.
“Sugar intake in America has increased dramatically over the past few decades at the expense of our health,” Tory Tedrow, RD, CNSC, stated on the Content Checked blog (http://dtn.fm/7lyeY). “Now that the most recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans has recommended limiting sugar intake to <10% of your total calorie intake, it is even more important for consumers to be aware of the sources of sugar in our diets, why it’s so bad, and ways to decrease sugar intake.”
As the FDA turns its focus toward excess sugar, Content Checked is positioned ahead of the game with its innovative suite of mobile apps. With recent coverage in a variety of high-profile media and food allergy and intolerance publications and outlets – including Forbes, USA Today, ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox, among others – the company appears to be primed to build on its recent growth in the $13 billion food allergy and intolerances market in the months to come.
For more information, visit www.contentchecked.com
CNCK Advocates a Healthy Perspective with the Power of Information
Content Checked Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: CNCK) endeavors to build shareholder value by developing smartphone applications for people faced with dietary restrictions. Central to its efforts is the ContentChecked app, which derives its offering from a supporting database that enables users to scan barcodes affixed to products to determine if they meets their unique dietary preferences. Furthermore, ContentChecked creates personalized recipes, aligned with users’ requirements, which can serve as a handy tool when maneuvering around grocery stores.
CNCK’s differentiator in the marketplace revolves around its proprietary database and the convenience of having it at your fingertips 24 hours a day. While many apps steer users toward ‘what to purchase,’ Content Checked’s apps derive value from also informing users what is or is not suitable for them to consume.
With a healthy lifestyle being the overall goal for a growing number of consumers, a recent article published in SELF magazine, entitled ‘16 Dietitians Share How They Get Back On Track After Overeating’ (http://dtn.fm/f0xTh) offers its own collection of information guideposts. Content Checked’s Registered Dietitian, Tory Tedrow, C.N.S.C., is featured in the piece, stating, “I make sure to stay hydrated. That keeps me from mindlessly snacking, and I think of the extra bathroom trips as added exercise to my day. Most importantly, I remember that in the grand scheme of life, a few days or even weeks of overindulging are not going to make or break my health, weight, or overall wellbeing.”
To view the company’s full financials, visit the following link: http://dtn.fm/sIJ7M
For more information, visit www.contentchecked.com
CNCK's Deep Bench of Insiders & Mounting Media Exposure Paves the Way for its Dietary Smartphone Apps
Since the Company’s founding in 2013 by veteran investor and current CEO, Kris Finstad, Content Checked Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: CNCK) has continued to build its management team and Board of Directors that have served its business development interests quite well. The deep bench of expertise that the Company currently draws on has enabled Content Checked to not only prime its apps for success via insights into emerging sector opportunities, as well as help the brand secure media exposure, but also land strategically important partnerships within the broader food, health/wellness and nutrition industry.
According to FARE’s analysis of CDC data, around eight percent of children have food allergies, with the youngest being affected the most, and food allergies may be the trigger for other allergic conditions as well. The idea that this potentially deadly disease impacts as many as one out of every 13 kids in the country (that’s approximately two in every classroom) and looks to be steadily on the rise, is staggering indeed.
However, Content Checked may have developed a big part of the solution with its apps, an idea which is all the more compelling when one considers a recent study by the American Academy of Pediatrics (http://dtn.fm/FxjB4), which looked at mobile device use among children, and indicated that around 75 percent of 4-year-olds have access to smartphones. The increasing ubiquity of smartphones is setting the stage for a future where Content Checked’s apps could be a familiar and everyday experience.
Domestic traction for the Company’s apps has been significant, but CNCK continues to double down on the global potential for its creations, with a recent addition to its Board of Advisors including international and domestic business law firm Fredricks & von der Horst’s managing attorney, Dennis Fredricks, Esq. He is well known for his talks in Los Angeles on commercial law and comparative law between U.S. and E.U. jurisdictions. The extensive international experience Fredricks possesses in tech and other industries should be a huge asset to the viral potential of Content Checked’s growing family of apps, which focus on providing comprehensive and accurate product content information to consumers.
The Company’s smartphone apps are designed to help consumers with dietary restrictions avoid dangerous and unwanted foods, drawing on a database of direct manufacturer data covering approximately 70 percent of all conventional U.S. products. The ContentChecked, MigraineChecked and SugarChecked apps handshake with the evolving social/digital landscape of big data marketing and analytics while readily and effectively creating a marketplace where consumers can go beyond simple avoidance and are actively prompted to make healthier choices.
For more information, visit www.contentchecked.com
CNCK Teams with ATLETO Social Sports App for Cross-Promotional Marketing Campaign
Before the opening bell, Content Checked Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: CNCK) announced a new strategic partnership with ATLETO, a social sports app that connects everyday athletes. Through this agreement, the two companies will engage in a cross-promotional marketing campaign designed to highlight their apps as platforms for helping users accomplish their health and fitness goals. Moving forward, Content Checked will leverage its social media presence to promote and endorse ATLETO while encouraging downloads and driving brand awareness. Similarly, ATLETO will support Content Checked with promotional posts across all of its social channels, effectively increasing the visibility of Content Checked’s innovative suite of mobile apps amongst everyday athletes.
“Partnering with ATLETO is a natural fit since its platform aligns with our philosophy of fostering a community of like-minded individuals who commit to bettering their lives,” Kris Finstad, co-founder and CEO of Content Checked, stated in this morning’s news release. “We want to educate our audience and introduce them to platforms developed to help users make healthier choices easily, and we happily promote everything ATLETO stands for.”
The ATLETO app is designed to help athletes connect with other users based on location, skill level and frequency in order to improve their athletic experiences. Available on Apple’s App Store, ATLETO is capable of matching users with new and existing friends who are interested in similar sports, including popular sports such as basketball, golf, soccer, tennis and volleyball, as well as fitness and workout activities like cycling, running and yoga. ATLETO is currently in the midst of a marketing campaign focused on developing a user base in Los Angeles, Miami and New York City. By partnering with the social sports app, Content Checked stands to benefit from these efforts.
“Content Checked’s technology has significantly improved the health of individuals and we aim to provide such a significant impact to our own community of athletes,” Peter Dalgas, co-founder and CMO of ATLETO, stated in this morning’s news release. “Our complementary visions create a symbiotic relationship and we’re eager to share with our community the benefits of Content Checked’s family of apps.”
In recent weeks, Content Checked has turned to strategic partnerships with like-minded organizations as a way to increase its brand recognition. In February, the company teamed with Kitchology, Inc., a mobile platform that provides tailored recipes to consumers with special dietary needs, and gained access to its database of recipes modified to meet the needs of consumers with dietary restrictions or allergies. Last month, Content Checked teamed with Leaner Creamer, the only all-natural powdered coffee creamer that promotes weight loss and appetite suppression, for a cross-promotional marketing campaign aimed at elevating both parties among health-conscious audiences.
For more information, visit www.contentchecked.com
CNCK Adds Accomplished Physician to Board of Directors
Last month, Content Checked Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: CNCK) announced the addition of Dr. Göran Rune Skog to its board of directors. For more than 35 years, Dr. Skog has worked in the medical field, specializing in orthopedic medicine, physical medicine, research and surgery, invasive pain management and rehabilitation. Currently, he serves as the head of the Spine Treatment Unit at the NIMI Hospital in Oslo, Norway; maintains a private practice in Stockholm, Sweden; and serves as the associate professor at Cedarcrest Hospitals in Abuja, Nigeria.
“Göran understands the critical role that nutrition plays in everyday life and knows nutrition strategies that really make sense,” Kris Finstad, President and CEO of CNCK, stated in a news release. “We were determined to find a board member with all of the attributes that Göran embodies and we are proud to welcome such an outstanding individual and leading medical authority to our board. I am confident that Göran is going to make a significant and positive impact on our Company.”
In addition to his extensive medical experience, Dr. Skog is also a man of considerable business acumen. He previously served as the CEO and Director of the Swedish Orthopedic Medicine Society, and he’s currently a member of the board of directors of Active Life Foundation, SEB (Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken).
“I have a long-term interest in nutritional, dietary, medical technology and the process of guiding innovative companies to make a positive impact in people’s lives, hit business milestones and expand into new markets,” Dr. Göran Skog stated in a news release. “I am excited by what Content Checked has accomplished and I am honored to be joining their board.”
For CNCK, the election of Dr. Skog to its board of directors continues to set the stage for its planned uplisting to the NASDAQ exchange. Last month, the company announced the engagement of Bonwick Capital Partners LLC as its financial and corporate advisor. Among other advisory services, Bonwick is expected to assist CNCK with its planned application submission for uplisting later this fiscal year. Before the company can qualify for uplisting, however, it will be required to adhere to the corporate governance standards set forth by NASDAQ, including the election of independent directors to its board.
Through the addition of Dr. Göran Skog to its board of directors last month, CNCK made noteworthy progress toward the accomplishment of two goals. First, the company is now positioned to benefit from the extensive medical and nutritional experience of its newest board member, as well as his knowledge and medical community network. Second, CNCK moves one step closer to qualifying for the NASDAQ exchange by electing a highly-qualified, independent director.
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CNCK Continues to Generate Organic Buzz on Utility, Convenience of Its Database-Driven Dietary Helper Apps
Content Checked Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: CNCK), the parent company behind the family of nutrition expert and tailored database-driven dietary apps, continues to see its products resonate with consumers, and subsequently draw attention from responsive local media. In late April (http://dtn.fm/xU27C), the MORE Show on Las Vegas Fox Network affiliate KVVU, showcased Content Checked’s SugarChecked app on its 9am spot.
Apparently, FOX5 Las Vegas is trouncing the competition in the mornings, with a large portion of the roughly 2 million plus people who live in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, focused on the innovative work done by Content Checked. The SugarChecked app was designed to help diabetics and/or anyone looking to curb their sugar intake, with researched breakdowns of packaged products available on grocery store shelves made available at their fingertips at the point-of-purchase.
Powered by a rich and constantly updated database of product information obtained directly from food manufacturers themselves, the Company’s fast, reliable and efficient mobile apps represent the cutting-edge in personally-targeted data technology. Users simply configure one of the apps, such as SugarChecked, around their specific needs and the app conveniently guides their purchasing, so users are able to maintain a clean and healthy diet without spending hours deciphering food labels. With a database spanning more than 70 percent of all conventional U.S. products, Content Checked has effectively engineered a series of novel and useful tools generating a buzz. FOX5’s showcase of SugarChecked’s unique features and how it can empower users to shop for groceries that meet their dietary requirements, helps spread the word to CNCK’s demographic.
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CNCK's Spot in The Daily Meal Gives Readers a Sample of the Expertise Behind the Company’s Apps
When one of the expert nutritionists from Content Checked Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: CNCK) was featured last month in an article on heavily-trafficked foodie site The Daily Meal, which is geared toward everyone from pro cooks and industry insiders to savvy diners, the spot showcased exactly the kind of actionable intelligence the company’s apps were designed to provide. The insights provided by Content Checked’s Registered Dietitian, Tory Tedrow, CNSC, regarding the importance of foods like lentils in a diet as a key source of iron (http://dtn.fm/qVh0j) were on target for this article and indicative of CNCK’s expertise.
Tedrow explained how iron deficiency anemia is the natural result when people don’t have enough foods containing iron in their diets and that fatigue, weakness, and shortness of breath are some of the common symptoms. Offering solutions for readers, such as the helpful tip that combining iron-rich foods with others that contain high levels of vitamin C (such as oranges) will help maximize iron uptake by the body, is another prime example of insight that CNCK provides its users through its apps.
Such important dietary information is precisely the kind of nutritionist-driven intelligence that users can get access to with the swipe of a finger using the company’s family of mobile apps. The apps were built to provide people who have specific dietary restrictions with a quick and simple answer to whether or not a product is suitable for their dietary needs. The company’s three apps – including ContentChecked for food allergies, SugarChecked for added sugars and MigraineChecked for migraine triggers – allow users to quickly scan a product’s barcode with their smartphones and gain access to a rich database of nutritional information.
The ability to provide feedback on over 70% (and growing) of all food products in the U.S. with the swipe of a finger is a powerful weapon in the fight against food related issues like allergies and diabetes. By using Content Checked’s apps routinely, end users gain healthy insights along the way. Users become educated over time by the apps, which steer them clear of bad decisions and can, therefore, also help to steer them in the right direction, nutritionally speaking.
An app like SugarChecked is a prime example of the type of tool the CDC’s Division of Diabetes Translation was referring to when it recommended to its email user base that diabetics should utilize the growing number of apps designed to do everything from track blood sugar levels to help more closely define eating habits.
For more information, visit www.contentchecked.com
CNCK Appoints Dennis Fredricks to Board of Advisors
Before the opening bell, Content Checked Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: CNCK) announced the expansion of its board of advisors through the appointment of Dennis Fredricks, Esq., a Los Angeles-based attorney specializing in domestic and international business and entertainment law. Fredricks joins Dr. Marc Siegel, a clinical professor of medicine and the medical director of Doctor Radio on Sirius/XM, as a member of the company’s recently-formed board of advisors, whose goal is to provide guidance to Content Checked’s board of directors and management team, as needed to execute on business development, marketing and operational matters.
“Mr. Fredricks brings to us considerable practical experience having worked with U.S. and international companies in the tech sector and in traditional industries in many branches of commerce,” Kris Finstad, president and chief executive officer of Content Checked, stated in this morning’s news release. “Dennis’ understanding and background will help us bring our mobile apps to foreign markets.”
As the managing attorney of Fredricks & von der Horst, Fredricks has amassed tremendous experience in the legal field. He is currently the counsel and legal advisor to the Consulates General of ten countries, and he serves as production counsel in Los Angeles for a number of independent feature films and television programs. With a focus on individuals, companies and governmental agencies in the United States and Europe, Fredricks has authored several articles for widely-read trade publications, and he has also conducted a series of seminars centered on the issues of commercial law and comparative law between the U.S. and European jurisdictions.
“I am very happy to be joining Content Checked’s board of advisors and I’m looking forward to helping Kris and the Company continue to grow its business,” Fredricks stated in the news release.
The appointment of Fredricks marks another step in the right direction as Content Checked continues to pursue its planned application submission for uplisting to NASDAQ later this fiscal year. Earlier this month, the company got the ball rolling when it engaged Bonwick Capital Partners LLC as its financial and corporate advisor. Bonwick’s team of experienced financial and industry professionals is expected to play an essential role in Content Checked’s goal of tapping into broader capital market resources by uplisting.
Last week, Content Checked took a major step toward qualifying for the NASDAQ exchange when it announced the appointment of Dr. Göran Rune Skog, an accomplished physician with more than 35 years of experience in the field of medicine, as an independent addition to its board of directors. NASDAQ requires that a majority of the company’s board of directors be independent. Moving forward, Content Checked will also be required to adhere to the corporate governance standards set forth by NASDAQ, including the formation of an auditing committee, appointment of additional independent directors and adherence to management and officer compensation requirements.
For more information, visit www.contentchecked.com
CNCK Adds Dr. Göran Skog to Board of Directors
Before the opening bell, Content Checked Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: CNCK) announced the addition of Dr. Göran Rune Skog to its board of directors. Skog brings more than 35 years of experience in the field of medicine to the Content Checked team, during which time he has specialized in orthopedic medicine, physical medicine, research and surgery, invasive pain management and rehabilitation. He currently serves as the head of the spine treatment unit at the NIMI Hospital in Oslo, Norway, and as the associate professor at Cedarcrest Hospitals in Abuja, Nigeria. Additionally, Skog maintains his own private practice in central Stockholm, Sweden.
“We were determined to find a board member with all of the attributes that Göran embodies and we are proud to welcome such an outstanding individual and leading medical authority to our board,” Kris Finstad, president and chief executive officer of Content Checked, stated in this morning’s news release. “I am confident that Göran is going to make a significant and positive impact on our Company.”
Skog received a bachelor of science in psychology from the University of Stockholm, a bachelor of science in Zoology from the University of Tulsa and a doctor of medicine from Oklahoma State University. Leaning on these qualifications, he has served in a number of high profile positions over the years. Notably, Skog served as the physician for the Swedish National Alpine Ski and Winter Olympic teams, as well as the medical director for the Swedish Ski Areas Organization, Alpine Search & Rescue of Sweden and Sea Search & Rescue of Sweden. He’s currently a member of the board of directors of Active Life Foundation, SEB (Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken).
“I have a long-term interest in nutritional, dietary, medical technology and the process of guiding innovative companies to make a positive impact in people’s lives, hit business milestones and expand into new markets,” Dr. Skog stated in this morning’s news release. “I am excited by what Content Checked has accomplished and I am honored to be joining their board.”
In addition to adding a wealth of medical and nutritional experience to its board of directors, the appointment of Skog represents another step toward Content Checked’s planned uplisting to the NASDAQ exchange. Earlier this month, the company engaged Bonwick Capital Partners LLC as its financial and corporate advisor in an effort to better position itself for uplisting later this fiscal year. Among the corporate governance standards to which Content Checked will be required to adhere in order to qualify for uplisting, the company needs to appoint independent directors to its board. Additional requirements include the engagement of an audit committee and adherence to defined management and officer compensation requirements.
For more information, visit www.contentchecked.com
CNCK App Featured in Exclusive Segment on Las Vegas’s KVVU Fox Affiliate
Earlier this week, Content Checked Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: CNCK) took another great stride toward getting the word out about the tremendous benefits of its SugarChecked app when it was featured in an exclusive segment on Las Vegas’s local Fox affiliate, KVVU. According to data from Nielsen, KVVU is currently one of the top two stations servicing Las Vegas and its surrounding areas, particularly among individuals aged between 25 and 54.
“Now there’s an app out there called SugarChecked,” the presenter stated in the segment. “It is touted as the easiest and most reliable way to help you find the real truth behind the sugar and how much your food contains.”
To view the full KVVU segment, visit http://dtn.fm/kRLp5
In recent months, Content Checked’s suite of dietary apps has been featured in a wide variety of publications, including Yahoo! Travel, SheKnows.com, Z Living, Bustle, #LatinaGeeks, Simplemost and SELF, reaching millions of potential customers and gaining invaluable brand recognition. The company has built on this progress through entry into strategic partnerships with synergistic businesses, such as Kitchology, Inc., a mobile platform that provides tailored recipes to consumers with special dietary needs, and Leaner Creamer, the only all-natural powdered coffee creamer that promotes weight loss and appetite suppression.
Earlier this week, Content Checked set the stage to fully capitalize on this increased exposure when it engaged Bonwick Capital Partners LLC as its financial and corporate advisor. In addition to assisting with the company’s financial, corporate and mergers and acquisitions strategies, Bonwick will advise Content Checked on its planned application submission for uplisting to the NASDAQ exchange later this year. Ahead of this planned uplisting, the company will be required to adhere to a number of corporate governance standards outlined by NASDAQ, including the appointment of an auditing committee and independent directors.
In a news release announcing Content Checked’s engagement of Bonwick, Kris Finstad, the company’s president and chief executive officer, stated, “Bonwick Capital has assembled a specialized team of experienced financial and industry professionals who will play an essential role in our overall strategy of increasing shareholder value. Our planned uplisting to NASDAQ will allow us to tap into much broader capital market resources and further solidify our short- and long-term goals of successfully executing our business strategy.”
Content Checked’s revolutionary suite of mobile apps – including ContentChecked, MigraineChecked and SugarChecked – caters to the specific needs of people living with dietary restrictions. To date, the company has created a robust database featuring definitions for more than 70 percent of conventional U.S. food products, enabling it to address the needs of the more than 15 million people across the country suffering from food allergies, as well as the roughly 38 million who suffer from migraines and chronic headaches.
For more information, visit www.contentchecked.com
CNCK Moves toward Planned Uplisting with Engagement of Bonwick Capital Partners
Before the opening bell, Content Checked Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: CNCK) announced the engagement of Bonwick Capital Partners LLC as its financial and corporate advisor. Bonwick is a full-service broker dealer focused on providing top tier service to institutional clients across sales and trading, investment banking and corporate advisory business lines. Moving forward, Bonwick is expected to play a key role in Content Checked’s financial, corporate and mergers and acquisitions strategy, as well as the company’s planned application submission for uplisting to the NASDAQ exchange later this fiscal year.
“We are excited to work with Bonwick Capital in helping us execute our growth and financial strategy and with what has always been an important part of our corporate development plan: an uplisting to NASDAQ,” Kris Finstad, president and chief executive officer of Content Checked, stated in this morning’s news release. “Our planned uplisting to NASDAQ will allow us to tap into much broader capital market resources and further solidify our short- and long-term goals of successfully executing our business strategy.”
Ahead of its planned uplisting, Content Checked will be required to comply with a number of corporate governance standards set forth by NASDAQ. These include the engagement of an audit committee, appointment of independent directors and detailed management and officer compensation requirements. As a Financial Industry Regulation Authority (FINRA) registered broker/dealer and a Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC) member firm, Bonwick’s consulting services are expected to play a key role in expediting the company’s progress toward meeting these requirements and facilitating sustainable growth.
In recent weeks, Content Checked has turned much of its attention toward increasing its visibility among both institutional and retail investors. Last month, the company partnered with leading New York City-based capital markets advisory firm PCG Advisory Group for its capability to provide valuable insight and exposure to Content Checked’s products, partnerships and development pipeline. With a growing focus on enhanced investor relations and plans in place to uplist to a national exchange before the end of the year, Content Checked is making tremendous strides toward executing on its growth strategy and maximizing returns for shareholders.
Content Checked’s suite of apps – including ContentChecked, MigraineChecked and SugarChecked – is the first of its kind, offering comprehensive and accurate content information for over 70 percent of conventional U.S. food products. Each app allows consumers to quickly and easily scan a product’s barcode in order to determine if it is suitable for consumption based on their specific allergy and dietary settings. In the U.S. alone, more than 15 million people suffer from food allergies, creating a sizable market that was valued at roughly $13 billion in 2015. Content Checked is maximizing its presence in this market through both its mobile applications and licensing deals for its expansive product database.
For more information, visit www.contentchecked.com
CNCK Delivering Peace of Mind to the Health Conscious Food Shopper
Content Checked Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: CNCK) is interested in being the ‘top-of-mind’ source for those who are serious about maintaining a clean and healthy diet. The company endeavors to facilitate healthier and happier lives through personally-targeted information. At its cultural core, the company believes it can make a difference in people’s lives by educating consumers as to what types of ingredients are in the food they buy. The company wants people to know their food.
Content Checked offers reliable and efficient mobile apps that help its users and consumers make more informed purchasing decisions, thereby enabling a healthier life in accordance with their dietary preferences. Furthermore, the company anticipates that there will be more apps to come, serving a wider range of dietary needs complete with features to improve the efficiency of the shopping experience.
The company’s apps deliver a unique mobile experience that analyzes more than 70% of all conventional packaged food products in the United States to validate that they fit the specific dietary needs of the user. The process is not based upon algorithms alone. CNCK relies on the expertise of a dedicated team of nutritional experts who validate data against the most up-to-date research to ensure quality. The process is dynamic in that it is constantly being reviewed so that the apps can provide the most accurate information possible for the user. Apps that have been developed and marketed by the company to date include ContentChecked, MigraineChecked, and SugarChecked.
Content Checked’s applications and supporting database enable its users to scan the barcodes found on products to determine if they are suitable to consume based on their dietary preferences or restrictions. The company’s apps also offer personalized shopping lists as a tool. Headquartered in West Hollywood, California, CNCK was founded in 2013.
For more information, visit www.contentchecked.com
CNCK Partners with Leaner Creamer for Cross-Promotional Marketing Campaign
Before the opening bell, Content Checked Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: CNCK) announced a new strategic partnership with Leaner Creamer, the only all-natural powdered coffee creamer that promotes weight loss and appetite suppression. Under the terms of the new partnership, both parties will commence a cross-promotional marketing campaign designed to promote sales and brand awareness among health conscious audiences. Content Checked will look to leverage Leaner Creamer’s sizable social media presence and celebrity endorsements in order to further its brand and encourage additional downloads of its innovative suite of mobile apps for people with dietary restrictions.
“We are thrilled to be working with Leaner Creamer as it aligns directly with our mission — to better the lives of individuals with dietary restrictions,” Kris Finstad, chief executive officer and founder of Content Checked, stated in this morning’s news release. “We truly believe that this healthier alternative will aid in better nutrition habits and weight loss for individuals who are seeking a viable alternative to traditional, calorie-rich, dairy-based creamers.”
Leaner Creamer aligns well with Content Checked’s corporate mission, because it is specifically designed to meet the nutritional needs of individuals with gluten and lactose intolerances. According to its site, Leaner Creamer utilizes a coconut oil base infused with a proprietary, all-natural blend of citrus aurantium extract, hoodia and green tea extract to deliver a healthy alternative to fatty coffee creamers that can transform a daily cup of coffee into an effective tool for appetite suppression and weight-loss.
By gaining coverage on Leaner Creamer’s social media accounts, Content Checked will look to introduce its family of apps to a new audience. On Twitter, Leaner Creamer boasts more than 85,000 followers, and the all-natural coffee creamer has an additional 159,000 followers on Instagram.
Last month, Content Checked announced a new partnership with leading New York City-based capital markets advisory firm PCG Advisory Group designed to increase its new media profile and social media engagement. Through strategic partnerships such as the company’s newly-announce cross-promotional campaign with Leaner Creamer, Content Checked will look to accelerate the adoption of the ContentChecked, MigraineChecked and SugarChecked smartphone applications in order to capitalize on its recent momentum and better communicate its story to both institutional and retail investors.
For more information, visit www.contentchecked.com
CNCK Revolutionizes the Way Consumers View the Low-Carb Diet
Content Checked Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: CNCK), with its suite of food allergy and dietary restriction apps, including ContentChecked, MigraineChecked and SugarChecked, is carrying the torch for those who strive to eat healthy and make more informed dietary purchasing decisions, broadcasting its message of hope through media waves in print, audio and video.
Recently, Tory Tedrow, a registered dietitian at the company, was quoted on The Daily Meal, a website covering food and drink founded by Jim Spanfeller, a former CEO of Forbes.com. In The Daily Meal article, titled ‘Nutritionists Suggest Cooking With These 12 Ingredients to Boost Energy’ (http://dtn.fm/VGi7u), Tedrow, who is a Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC), talked about the nutritional value of lentils, saying:
“Lentils are a protein-packed, iron-rich food. Iron is needed to create the oxygen-transporting protein hemoglobin. When people don’t eat enough iron, they develop iron deficiency anemia and experience symptoms such as general fatigue, weakness, and shortness of breath due to the lack of oxygen in their body. Combine iron-rich foods, such as lentils, with foods high in vitamin C, such as oranges, to maximize iron absorption.”
Tedrow can also be found on YouTube talking about the SugarChecked app and the pros and cons of low-carb diets. As she pointed out, carbohydrates are essential for the body to function normally. For example, the brain uses carbs as its source of fuel and requires about 100 grams daily to support cognitive function throughout the day. It cannot use fats or proteins. Grains, rice and potatoes are often included in any discussion of a low-carb diet, however, it must be noted that carbs can be found in dairy, legumes (beans), vegetables and fruits. Fruits especially high in carbs include bananas, oranges, apples, grapefruit and blueberries.
Tedrow explained that, more often than not, a low-carb diet simply reduces water weight. Carbohydrates are stored as glycogen in the muscles and liver, and roughly three to four grams of water are required for the body to retain one molecule of glycogen. When the level of glycogen falls, the water is shed and weight is lost. A low-carb diet will generally not affect levels of protein and fat.
For more information, visit www.contentchecked.com
CNCK Shows Impressive Revenue Growth via Its Family of Health-Conscience Mobile Apps
Content Checked Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: CNCK) is the company behind the innovative ContentChecked, MigraineChecked, and SugarChecked mobile applications. Its SugarChecked app identifies the four main types of sugars in products with a quick and easy barcode scanner. The app offers comprehensive sugar content information that is fact-checked by a team of nutritionists. It’s like having a nutritionist in your pocket.
Content Checked’s vision is to be the go-to source for people seeking to maintain a clean and healthy diet. The company’s goals are to educate consumers about what is in their food and improve the way they shop for packaged food and beverage products.
Content Checked’s mission is to offer fast, reliable, and efficient mobile apps that help consumers make more informed purchasing decisions and live healthier lives in accordance with their dietary preferences. Across SugarChecked’s social media channels, the company recently began releasing video advertisements illustrating the harmful effects of sugar, alerting consumers to its potentially detrimental effects.
To view the video advertisements, visit the following link: http://dtn.fm/S5aNj
While the mission and story of Content Checked are inspirational and uplifting, Wall Street tends to focus on the numbers and figures. For the six months ended September 30, 2015, the company’s revenues were $657,850, net of reserves, as compared to no revenues for the six months ended September 30, 2014. The company had cash and equivalents of $5,509,532, as of September 30, 2015. Generating considerable revenues is a significant accomplishment for a company founded in July 2013.
To view the company’s full financials, visit the following link: http://dtn.fm/sIJ7M
For more information, visit www.contentchecked.com
CNCK Registered Dietitian Featured in Article on The Daily Meal Website
The Daily Meal ran the article “Nutritionists Suggest Cooking With These 12 Ingredients to Boost Energy” on its website and included Tory Tedrow’s commentary, which you can find on slide seven. Her role and affiliation with Content Checked Holdings (OTCBB: CNCK) is clearly mentioned with a link back to the company’s website. Ms. Tedrow, RD, CNSC is a registered dietitian with the company.
There’s no way around it: Diet is directly responsible for a large portion of your energy level. You can caffeinate and catnap as much as you want, but without making nutritious food choices, sustained energy just isn’t feasible.
When looking for such energy, certain foods function more effectively than others. We’ve reached out to nutritionists in order to identify the best ingredients and modes of eating to keep your body full of energy throughout the entire day.
“Lentils are a protein-packed, iron-rich food,” says Tory Tedrow, RD, CNSC at ContentChecked. “Iron is needed to create the oxygen-transporting protein hemoglobin. When people don’t eat enough iron, they develop iron deficiency anemia and experience symptoms such as general fatigue, weakness, and shortness of breath due to the lack of oxygen in their body. Combine iron-rich foods [such as lentils] with foods high in vitamin C, such as oranges, to maximize iron absorption.”
To view the entire article, visit the following link: http://dtn.fm/wa11M
The Daily Meal is geared toward cooks, food lovers, wine connoisseurs, discerning diners and everyone in-between. It often features original content from industry insiders and tastemakers, restaurant and chef reviews, information on wine and cocktails, insight into seasonal ingredients, and food travel recommendations, as well as a cooking section with techniques and recipes. The site is also highly trafficked, reaching an estimated audience of 1.2M unique monthly visitors.
For more information, visit www.contentchecked.com
CNCK Makes Life Sweeter with its SugarChecked App
The SugarChecked app from Content Checked Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: CNCK) is doing what regulators haven’t been able to do: protect us from unwanted refined sugars. Public awareness of the toxic effect of refined sugars is increasing. In the online journal LadyLux, a feature headlined How to Break the Unhealthy Snack Cycle (http://dtn.fm/6mk9H), mentions SugarChecked and quotes Victoria Brodsky, head of nutrition for SugarChecked, as she talks about maintaining a healthy lifestyle. LadyLux covers luxury lifestyle for women and features articles on high fashion, luxury travel, beauty products, green lifestyle and philanthropy. The journal is read by over 150,000 unique readers every month.
SugarChecked identifies added sugars, artificial sweeteners, natural low-calorie sweeteners and sugar alcohols and is one of a suite of dietary restriction apps created by Content Checked. The company currently has two other apps. The first to be developed was ContentChecked, a smartphone application meant for use by those who suffer from food allergies and intolerances. The second was MigraineChecked, which is designed to give alerts on migraine triggers in food products. Content Checked Holdings, Inc.’s family of apps works by allowing users to scan products’ bar codes and determine if they are suitable for their diets. The app then offers users a list of healthier alternative products that are suitable for them to consume.
Together ContentChecked, MigraineChecked and SugarChecked have had over two million downloads, and 66 percent of users utilize the apps at least five times per week. CEO Kris Finstad is confident that this figure will soon increase. Last year, he sweetened his pot by converting approximately US $1.1 million of personal funds, advanced to the company, into shares of the company’s common stock.
For more information, visit www.contentchecked.com
CNCK CEO Kris Finstad Featured in ‘Built in Los Angeles’ Article
Built in Los Angeles recently posted the article ‘Scan For Your Dietary Restrictions With This Fast-Growing LA App’. The piece came to fruition following Content Checked Holdings, Inc.’s (OTCQB: CNCK) outreach to business and tech media with the company’s recent partnership and financial updates.
As a result, Kris Finstad, CEO of Content Checked, scored an interview with Built in LA to discuss the genesis of the company’s app and its continued growth in Los Angeles. The article captured the full story and focused on Finstad’s inspiration to develop this technology.
Built in LA is a growing online community that creates and curates exclusive content on local companies and startups, hosts monthly events and publishes data on the tech sector of Los Angeles – the perfect audience for ContentChecked. Built in LA enjoys a readership of nearly 50K unique visitors a month.
Sometimes, the inspiration for a great startup can come during a dark time. After suffering from two major strokes in 2010, Norway native Kris Finstad was forced to spend his days at home. The unfortunate situation did, however, allow him to spend more time with his nine-year-old daughter while she and her friends were home from school. One of the friends frequently visiting the family’s home had a long list of allergies that her parents had delivered to Finstad. As hard as he tried to avoid the extensive list of ingredients, he eventually made an error, and the girl was rushed to the emergency room.
Frustrated and confused, he searched for his mistake and was unable to find the ingredient that triggered the intense reaction. The doctors eventually revealed that is was an additive that was labeled something entirely different. Finstad contacted the girl’s father and proposed the idea of an app that would thoroughly scan food labels to prevent situations like this in the future.
The girl’s father, a CTO at a large Norwegian cellular phone provider, and her mother, one of Finstad’s neurologists, encouraged him to work on a schematic of what he envisioned as a form of therapy for his recovery. A short while later, Finstad returned with a detailed proposal of the app that would become ContentChecked.
“He came back and said, ‘I’ve quit my job now, how would you like to proceed?’” Finstad said. “It took me by surprise and I tried to reason with him but thought, what the hell, let’s do it.”
The two built the company over the next year and launched the Norwegian version of ContentChecked in 2012. The company now offers applications (ContentChecked, SugarChecked, MigraineChecked) that allow users to scan food items and check if a product fits into their dietary restrictions. ContentChecked shows users if products they are scanning contain any of their allergens, SugarChecked helps users stick to a sugar-free diet, and MigraineChecked warns users of potential triggers in food that may cause discomfort.
The following year, after the app had caught on in their home country, the duo decided to take on the U.S. market, relocating the company to Los Angeles. The company continued its growth and went public in April 2015, but their quick success did not come without a few speed bumps. Early on, the company only aggregated public ingredient data and quickly found that the error margin was around 85 percent. They decided to make their own database by contacting the FDA and food producers, creating one of the most extensive food databases in the world.
The company’s apps currently have 2.6 million combined users between the U.S. and Norway, 66 percent of which use the app at least five times a week. The second version of the app, which Finstad calls a ‘game changer’, will feature a shopping list and a recipe list filled with allergy/sugar/migraine friendly meals.
To view the entire article, visit http://dtn.fm/z6o9H
For more information, visit www.contentchecked.com
CNCK Reminds Us That You Are What You Eat
People often cite the popular phrase, “You are what you eat.” It reminds us of the great extent to which diet affects long-term health. Even if we want to eat more wholesome foods, obtaining accurate information at the right time is not always easy. And what about the millions who suffer from food allergies and intolerances? In the U.S., there are about 15 million people who suffer from food allergies. 1 in 13 children are affected and continue to be at risk. A study released in 2013 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that food allergies among children increased approximately 50 percent between 1997 and 2011. For those who suffer, making the right choices could be a matter of life and death. Now, Content Checked Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: CNCK) hosts a family of mobile apps that help sufferers of a variety of food allergies, dietary restrictions, or intolerances navigate the minefields of the modern food industry.
At present, Content Checked’s suite of apps includes ContentChecked, MigraineChecked and SugarChecked. ContentChecked, which was its first, is a smartphone application designed for use by those who suffer from food allergies and intolerances. The app allows its users to scan a product’s bar code and determine if it is suitable for the individual. MigraineChecked is a more specialized app that combines research on migraine triggers and their links to food ingredients. An estimated 38 million Americans suffer from migraine and chronic headaches. SugarChecked is another specialized app that identifies added sugars, artificial sweeteners, natural low-calorie sweeteners and sugar alcohols; the user can choose any or all of these four options.
The company’s family of apps provides easy shopping tools for consumers to decipher often-misleading food labels, and receive recommendations for healthier alternative products, by simply scanning the barcodes of grocery store products. Other features include an expansive recipe database with directions and ideas on food preparation for avoiding allergic reactions. Content Checked also maintains a database of allergens and food ingredients that indicates any relationship between the two. Currently, that database has information on more than 200,000 products available in the United States and is updated 24/7 by a team of nutritionists.
In a recent interview (http://dtn.fm/ju0GV) with ceolive.tv, CEO Kris Finstad pointed out the value of that database, which includes information on over 70 percent of food products available on the domestic market. Content Checked, through licensing agreements, has begun making this information available to third parties through cross-promotional partnerships.
Together ContentChecked, MigraineChecked and SugarChecked have had over 2 million downloads, and 66 percent of the apps’ users utilize the tools at least five times per week.
For more information, visit www.contentchecked.com
CNCK's Mobile Apps Offer Real-Time Data and Info for Health-Conscious Shoppers
Content Checked Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: CNCK) is arming today’s consumers with data and information to help them fight back against the often emotional allure of food intake. This in turn puts the consumer in the driver’s seat on the dietary road toward achieving vital health targets. The company is playing a leadership role through development of mobile software apps aimed at assisting consumers with dietary preferences and restrictions by helping them make informed food purchasing decisions.
Positioned as shopping tools within the food allergy and intolerances market – which was valued at $13B last year – ContentChecked, SugarChecked and MigraineChecked deliver complementary solutions to consumers dealing with food allergies and sensitivities. The apps go beyond the label, allowing consumers to better understand contents and ingredient make-ups, which are viewed by many as ambiguous. While the consumer shops, they receive recommended alternatives for the types of foods that do not align with their preset dietary settings.
In anticipation of accelerated growth, the company recently announced a strategic partnership with leading New York City-based capital markets advisory firm PCG Advisory Group (PCG). The firm will serve as an advisor for the company’s ongoing investor relations, social media and public relations strategies.
In a recent news release, Kris Finstad, CEO of Content Checked, noted, “Our search for a partner with the capital markets expertise to communicate our story to both institutional and retail investors, while increasing our new media profile and social media engagement, resulted in the most obvious conclusion.” Adding further, “Our engagement of PCG is reflective of their unique capability to provide valuable insight and exposure to our exciting products, partnerships and developing pipeline.”
The partnership appears to be timed nicely with an anticipated revenue strategy for its innovative suite of mobile apps. At the beginning of 2015, the company outlined plans to shift toward a subscription-based revenue model for its apps in an attempt to capitalize on emerging mobile trends. Content Checked’s highly anticipated relaunch and rebranding of its products is expected to take place later this spring.
CNCK develops smartphone applications designed for those dealing with food allergies and intolerances, as well as migraine and chronic headaches, in the United States. The Content Checked apps and supporting database enable users to scan the bar codes affixed to store products to determine if they coincide with their health and dietary restrictions or preferences, helping users personalize shopping lists accordingly. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in West Hollywood, California.
For more information, visit www.contentchecked.com
CNCK Partners with Leading Capital Markets Advisory Firm
Before the opening bell, Content Checked Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: CNCK) announced a strategic partnership with leading New York City-based capital markets advisory firm PCG Advisory Group (PCG). Following this announcement, PCG is expected to serve as an advisor for the company’s ongoing investor relations, social media and public relations strategies.
“Our search for a partner with the capital markets expertise to communicate our story to both institutional and retail investors, while increasing our new media profile and social media engagement, resulted in the most obvious conclusion,” Kris Finstad, chief executive officer of Content Checked, stated in this morning’s news release. “Our engagement of PCG is reflective of their unique capability to provide valuable insight and exposure to our exciting products, partnerships and developing pipeline.”
The PCG partnership comes as Content Checked prepares to unveil an updated revenue strategy for its innovative suite of mobile apps. In January, the company outlined plans to shift toward a subscription-based revenue model for its apps in an attempt to capitalize on emerging mobile trends. Content Checked’s highly anticipated relaunch and rebranding of its products is expected to take place later this month.
“Content Checked’s intriguing formula of fusing cutting-edge technology with nutrition provides a compelling story to present to our investor community and network,” Jeff Ramson, founder and chief executive officer of PCG, stated in the release. “Their recent positive financial developments, partnerships and product milestones, illustrate a unique growth opportunity in an extremely relevant market with very optimistic long-term prospects.”
A product relaunch is expected to be the first in a series of moves designed to help Content Checked continue to diversify and grow in the thriving health and wellness space. In a letter to shareholders, Finstad outlined plans to extend the company’s brand in the months to come in an effort to add value to its current family of mobile apps. These efforts will likely play an instrumental role in Content Checked’s ongoing efforts to uplist to a major exchange – the NASDAQ or the NYSE – later this year.
Last month, the company took a major step toward achieving this goal when it announced a partnership with Kitchology, Inc. through which it opened a new revenue stream via the licensing of its nutritional data. Through this agreement, Content Checked granted Kitchology a limited, non-exclusive worldwide right to use, display and analyze data from the Content Checked database and present that information to users of the Kitchology platform.
For more information, visit www.contentchecked.com
CNCK Supports Discerning Diets
Whether in the kitchen or on the go, Content Checked Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: CNCK) is empowering individuals and families and enhancing their quality of life. A rising software developer, Content Checked has created a series of reliable, efficient and fast mobile apps that assist consumers in making informed food purchasing decisions based on their dietary preferences and restrictions.
All three of Content Checked’s apps serve as easy, real-time shopping tools that target the food allergy and intolerances market, which was valued at approximately US$13 billion in 2015. Across ContentChecked, SugarChecked and MigraineChecked, the company offers complementary solutions to consumers dealing with food allergies and sensitivities. With these apps, Content Checked goes beyond the label, allowing consumers to better understand food labels and ingredients, which are often ambiguous or disingenuous. While they shop in real time, users also receive suggestions for healthier alternative food products to those that do not match their dietary settings.
Families with food allergies are at the center of the “food as wellness” movement. For the 15 million-plus Americans suffering from food allergies, the 38 million suffering from migraines and chronic headaches and the 60 million-plus dealing with food sensitivities, Content Checked offers a solution to address their restrictions and concerns. The company has created a vast database of allergens, triggers and ingredients that correlate to 16 food allergies and intolerances, four types of sugar, and migraines or chronic headaches. This robust database of nutritional and ingredient information is updated 24/7 and currently covers more than 300,000 packaged food products available for sale and distribution in the United States. ContentChecked and MigraineChecked are the first applications with wide-ranging, accurate, and in-depth allergen and migraine definitions for over 70% of conventional U.S. food products.
Content Checked’s database gives users access to a comprehensive platform that allows them to cross-check the ingredients in packaged goods and recipes for hidden allergens and migraine triggers. The company is not only teaching consumers about the fixings in their foods and packaged goods, it is also inspiring them to take steps to cook wisely.
For more information, visit www.contentchecked.com
CNCK Registered Dietitian Featured in Article on SELF Website
Content Checked Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: CNCK), the company behind the innovative ContentChecked, MigraineChecked and SugarChecked mobile applications, continues to secure coverage in popular online health and wellness media outlets. On Saturday, it built on its recent progress when Tory Tedrow, a registered dietitian with the company, was interviewed for an article featured on SELF magazine’s website. The piece, titled “16 Dietitians Share How They Get Back On Track After Overeating,” included helpful physical, mental, and nutritional decisions you can make after overeating, based on what has worked for them.
In the article, Tedrow emphasizes the importance of drinking lots of water to counter the effects and cravings associated with overeating, “I make sure to stay hydrated. That keeps me from mindlessly snacking, and I think of the extra bathroom trips as added exercise to my day. Most importantly, I remember that in the grand scheme of life, a few days or even weeks of overindulging are not going to make or break my health, weight, or overall well being.”
To view the full article, please visit http://dtn.fm/Fcp9D.
SELF is an American magazine for women that specializes in health, wellness, beauty, and style. Published by Condé Nast 12 times a year, it has a circulation of 1,515,880 and a total audience of 5,282,000 readers, according to its corporate media kit. The editor-in-chief is Joyce Chang, and the vice president and publisher is Mary Murko. SELF is based at Condé Nast’s U.S. headquarters at 1 World Trade Center in New York, NY. In addition, the SELF website has an extensive reach of 1,087,000 unique monthly visitors.
Content Checked continues to gain invaluable market exposure and brand awareness by being featured on popular health-conscience websites like SELF. The company also has plans of up-listing its stock to a larger exchange along with changing its source of revenue to a subscription-based model.
For more information, visit www.contentchecked.com
CNCK Registered Dietitian Featured in Article on Simplemost
Content Checked Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: CNCK), the company behind the innovative ContentChecked, MigraineChecked and SugarChecked mobile applications, continues to secure coverage in popular online health and wellness media outlets. On Monday, it built on its recent progress when Tory Tedrow, a registered dietitian with the company, was interviewed for an article on Simplemost. The piece, titled “7 Ways To Trick Yourself Into Eating Less And Get Portion Sizes Under Control,” included helpful tips for people looking to cut down on portions without sacrificing on satisfaction.
In the article, Carina Wolff, a Simplemost contributor, suggests drinking more water as one way to prevent overeating, and Tedrow reinforced this theory. “Ensuring you’re adequately hydrated prevents dehydration-induced hunger cravings and mindless snacking,” she stated in the article. Tedrow’s comments were featured throughout the article – including tips on why you should eat from a smaller plate, put down your fork between bites and never eat ice cream straight from the carton. Wolff also included a link to the SugarChecked website for readers looking for additional assistance with avoiding unwanted ingredients.
To view the full article, visit http://dtn.fm/9qqZ2
Simplemost is an online source covering stories related to lifestyle, health, money, home, organization, food and style in support of its mission to help its readers make the most out of life. The site has a strong social media presence – including hundreds of thousands of likes on Facebook – and boasts roughly 900,000 unique monthly visitors.
With coverage on another popular online media outlet under its belt, Content Checked continues to progress toward expanding its user base and bolstering its bottom line. The company has previously announced intentions to unveil a relaunch and rebranding of its product line in the coming weeks, which will include the introduction of a new, subscription-based revenue model aimed at meeting the evolving preferences of mobile users. Following these efforts, Content Checked is expected to be in a strong strategic position to move forward with its goal of uplisting to a major exchange later this year.
For more information, visit www.contentchecked.com
CNCK: Some Coffee Shop Drinks are Loaded with High Sugar
Coffee shop chains’ hot and iced coffee, macchiato, espresso, cappuccino and latte beverages are often the caffeine fix on-the-go consumers reach for. How often, however, do we think about the amount of sugar each beverage contains? Content Checked Holdings, Inc.’s (OTCQB: CNCK) family of mobile applications is designed for individuals with specific dietary requirements or those looking to avoid certain ingredients.
The SugarChecked app gives consumers the ability to scan the barcodes of grocery store products and identifies if the product contains one of four types of sugar, including added sugars, artificial sweeteners, sugar alcohols or natural low-calorie sweeteners. High sugar intake is the main catalyst for diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is the largest health-related cost in the country and affects 97 million people who are at risk of developing, or have already developed, this debilitating disease. The estimated lifetime cost for a U.S. resident with diabetes is about $283,000. That is the highest lifetime health care cost for any patient group in the world.
As part of a healthy, balanced diet, you should consume fewer foods and drinks that are high in added sugars. Sugary foods and drinks can cause tooth decay, especially if you have them between meals. Many foods that contain added sugars are also calorically-dense, but they typically contain few other nutrients. Eating these foods often can contribute to unnecessary weight gain, and being overweight can increase your risk of metabolic disease conditions, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and cancer. Added sugars shouldn’t make up more than 10 percent of your daily total calorie intake, or about 30 grams of sugar a day for most teens and adults.
Education and awareness are key. Content Checked is spearheading this movement via its family of mobile apps and going beyond the label.
For more information, visit www.contentchecked.com
CNCK Announces Landmark Partnership and Licensing Agreement with Kitchology, Inc.
Earlier today, Content Checked Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: CNCK), the company behind an innovative suite of mobile apps for individuals with dietary restrictions, announced a landmark partnership with Kitchology, Inc., a mobile platform offering tailored recipes to consumers with special dietary needs. Through this partnership, Content Checked will gain access to Kitchology’s groundbreaking platform, including its library of core and curated recipes for and by consumers with dietary restrictions or allergies. Additionally, Kitchology will be granted access to Content Checked’s vast database of nutritional and ingredient information, which includes data on more than 300,000 packaged foods available for sale and distribution in the United States.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Kitchology and work in tandem to offer complementary solutions to families dealing with food allergies and sensitivities,” Kris Finstad, chief executive officer of Content Checked, stated in the news release. “More than 15 million Americans suffer from food allergies, 60 million plus care about food sensitivity, so it’s important to educate consumers about what ingredients are in packaged foods, and empower them to take steps to cook sensibly.”
Prior to the execution of this partnership, the team of doctors behind Kitchology spent more than a year searching for the best supplier of in-depth, reliable nutritional data on readily available packaged food products. After months of searching, it was determined that Content Checked’s comprehensive database is the only one of its kind that meets the lofty expectations of the Kitchology team. Moving forward, Kitchology will benefit from a limited, non-exclusive and worldwide right to use, display and analyze information from Content Checked’s database in order to improve the functionality of its integrated cooking platform.
While the addition of Kitchology’s database of core recipes into Content Checked’s suite of apps will certainly expand upon the marketability of the ContentChecked, SugarChecked and MigraineChecked platforms in the months to come, perhaps the biggest advantage of this agreement relates to the company’s ability to license its nutritional data. This portion of the agreement is particularly noteworthy, because it opens an additional revenue stream and positions Content Checked to build on its recent progress as it continues to pursue strong financial growth and maximized value for shareholders ahead of the previously announced rebranding of its products, which is scheduled to take place next month.
According to data from the 5th Annual Makovsky/Kelton ‘Pulse of Online Health’ Survey (http://dtn.fm/fESp0), almost two-thirds of Americans stated that they would use a mobile app to manage health-related issues – including 47 percent who specifically indicated interest in tracking diet and nutrition via their smart devices. By licensing its data to other businesses in the nutrition-based app marketplace, Content Checked will look to increase its share of the roughly $58 billion of mobile app revenues expected to be recorded in 2016, according to data from Go-Globe (http://dtn.fm/e7YuG).
“Having access to Content Checked’s database will take our platform to the next level of functionality and give our users the most comprehensive platform to cross check ingredients in recipes for hidden allergens,” Alain Briancon, PhD, chief executive officer of Kitchology, added in the release. “With this partnership, we will leverage our assets to empower families and enhance their quality of life and safety, whether in the kitchen or on the go.”
For more information, visit www.contentchecked.com
Avoid Getting Poisoned with the Help of a Personal Food Taster from Content Checked Holdings, Inc. (CNCK)
The Renaissance is a paradoxical period in history. It gave us Michelangelo and da Vinci, but it also gave us the Borgias and their own distinctive brand of terrorism. By all accounts, the Borgias even concocted their own poison, the cantarella. Today, we have our own Borgias in the food processing industry. Content Checked Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: CNCK), has revived the old profession of food taster with its innovative range of apps.
Kris Finstad, CEO of Content Checked, has been featured by numerous media outlets, including a recent interview with BusinessRockstars (http://dtn.fm/H3zm3). Finstad founded the company in July 2013 to create a revolutionary marketplace for people with dietary restrictions and the organizations who cater to them. Content Checked has introduced, so far, three cutting-edge apps that provide comprehensive and accurate content information and in-depth allergen and migraine definitions for most U.S. food products, the reception to which has been tremendously positive. The company is already generating revenue. Its latest 10-Q filing reveals revenues of $657,850 for the 6-month period ending September 30, 2015.
Before founding Content Checked, Finstad was chairman of a UK-based offshore fund. He has also co-founded and funded several startups in the technology, real estate and bio-tech fields and holds several board member positions with various organizations. Founding Content Checked grew out of his frustration as a father, not knowing what foods to buy to avoid triggering his daughter’s allergies and intolerances. The first app launched by the company, ContentChecked, tackled the problem of food allergies and intolerances.
ContentChecked, like later apps released by the company, can be downloaded on a smartphone and allows a shopper to scan a product’s bar code and determine if it is safe for consumption. The app provides access to an expansive menu and recipe database with directions and ideas on food preparation for avoiding allergic reactions, depending on a user’s allergy settings. The ContentChecked app’s database includes over 400,000 products in the U.S. and is continuously being expanded and updated. The database not only lists allergens and food ingredients, but indicates any links between the two. The ContentChecked app is also useful for food manufacturers and distributors, since they are able to market to their target consumers from a platform at the point-of-sale.
ContentChecked, MigraineChecked and SugarChecked are a trio of easy-to-use apps for the modern, tech-savvy and health-conscious shopper. It is estimated that over 38 million Americans suffer from migraine and chronic headaches. As a result, it is no surprise that together, ContentChecked, MigraineChecked and SugarChecked, have had over 2 million downloads and 66 percent of users are active at least 5 times a week. With SugarChecked, you can scan the barcodes of grocery store products and determine the kind of sugars contained within. The app identifies four main types of sugars that consumers can avoid, including added sugars, artificial sweeteners, natural low-calorie sweeteners and sugar alcohols. SugarChecked is an easy shopping tool that allows consumers to decipher often-misleading food labels and receive recommendations for healthier alternative products as they shop in real time.
CEO, Kris Finstad, has ‘skin in the game’. In a recent letter to shareholders, he said, “As a measure of my confidence in Content Checked as a company and as a brand, in September 2015, I converted approximately US$1.1 million of my funds advanced to the Company into shares of the Company’s common stock, at a conversion price set at US$0.96 per share.”
For more information, visit www.contentchecked.com
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Content Checked Holdings Inc. (CNCK) is the parent company of a family of mobile applications designed for individuals with specific dietary preferences and requirements. Since the official U.S. launch of its namesake app in early 2015, ContentChecked has continued to build its database of product information. Information is obtained from food manufacturers and internal proprietary research. The database now incorporates 70% of all conventional U.S. products, fully supporting the needs of ContentChecked customers.
Consumers register their food allergies or intolerances with ContentChecked, and simply scan the bar codes of whichever items they are considering purchasing. The app then provides users with information on what products fit their pre-set requirements. This connection between food producers and users is the basis of the CNCK business model – a highly engaged consumer, ready to buy, and in need of recommendations.
By initially focusing upon food allergies and intolerances, ContentChecked had access to a marketplace of more than 15 million people in the United States that suffer from food allergies in addition to a demographic with specific preferences or who develop digestive problems as a result of different foods. Though the overall market for food allergies and intolerances is valued at $13 billion in 2015, CNCK further expanded its market reach through the launch of MigraineChecked, SugarChecked and VeganChecked applications.
With these offerings, Content Checked's market reach now extends to the roughly 38 million people in the United States currently diagnosed with migraines; as well as to the largest health-related cost in the country: the 97 million people at risk of developing, or have already developed, Type 2 diabetes. CNCK growth is spearheaded by a talented team of professionals using their experience in entrepreneurial endeavors, sales, marketing and advisory services, nutrition, web design, social media and graphics and data management to help users better manage their food allergies, migraines and overall health.
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App Overview
Content Checked apps offer a unique mobile experience that analyzes more than 70% of all food products in the United States to check if they fit the specific dietary needs of the user. The process is based upon more than algorithms – it utilizes a dedicated team of nutritional experts that validate data against the most up-to-date research to ensure quality. This process is done 24/7 and is constantly undergoing review so that the app can provide as accurate information as possible with each use.
Here's How it Works
Grocery shopping can be time-consuming, especially for individuals and family members of persons with specific dietary restrictions. Content Checked's suite of mobile applications apps save precious time and avoid unnecessary stress while grocery shopping, enabling friends and family enjoy peace of mind while shopping and preparing foods for persons with dietary restrictions.
From migraines to food allergies, Content Checked apps can help the more than 28% of Americans with an allergy or intolerance to various ingredients, as well as the more than 38 million Americans suffering from migraines. With Content Checked's technology, persons with dietary restriction and allergies always have the power shop confidently for themselves and others.
Content Checked apps also utilize a comprehensive menu and recipe database to provide tips and ideas on how to prepare specific foods for those who need have restrictions. The apps allow users to set up profiles and lists of favorites for themselves, friends and family, making sharing favorites and ideas safe, fun, simple and easy.
The apps also allow food manufacturers to showcase their products in an effective and relevant way, providing them with a platform to communicate to those suffering with dietary restrictions on a variety of alternatives that are better suited to their needs. As such, both manufacturers and consumers benefit from targeted communication.
Consumer Solution
Suite of Apps & Market Relevance
Content Checked's suite of smart phone apps are designed for people with food allergies or intolerances and those who care for them. ContentChecked originally launched in Norway where a 20% market share was quickly captured, and the U.S. version is on track to match the same growth rate. The company has received overwhelming support from food allergy and intolerance organizations.
The ContentChecked app allows users to input their individual allergies into the app and then scan any bar code with their smartphone to determine if there is a food allergy in that particular item. MigraineChecked app addresses a person's migraine headache connections to certain foods; while the company's recently launched SugarChecked app highlights the sugar content of food and forms sugar takes in consumed food.
ContentChecked Technology
MigraineChecked
SugarChecked App
VeganChecked App
$13B Food Allergy & Intolerance Market
U.S. Market Performance
The app is monetized by charging food producers monthly advertising fees in exchange for recommending their alternative product for sale to the user.
Allergens selected will produce an "alternative" based on a scan of a product. The alternative product is one supported by a food manufacturer's advertising spend to market their alternative to the ContentChecked user.
Management
The team of professionals at Content Checked are dedicated to making the world a better place, applying the vast benefits of how technology can improve our lives and those around us. Leveraging a rich history of diverse experience, specialties and vision, Content Checked's management team continually lays the foundation for progressive achievements and product applications. The team is backed by a nutrition staff that keeps the products relevant and cutting-edge.
![]() | Kris Finstad | CEO Kris Finstad founded Content Checked in 2013. Kris has been a professional investor since 2003 through various investment vessels. He is co-founder of CheckContent AS, Norway, Scandinavian branch of a food allergy application company. Kris attended a private boarding school (Lundsbergs in Sweden), and Millfield School in England. Kris also holds a Master's Degree in Business Administration. Kris has co-founded and funded several start-ups in technology, real estate and bio-tech, and has held several board positions.
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![]() | Olav Madland | CTO Olav Madland was formerly the CEO of Seamless AS – Maritime IT where he successfully was responsible for establishing product strategies, developing contracts and data deliveries. Prior to that Olav was with SEB Cards (MasterCard/ EuroCard) where he was responsible for all commercial aspects, including P&L for 800,000 credit cards and 70,000 travel accounts. At NetCom, Olav was the product, market and sales director for the corporate market. At Telenor Mobil Olav was the IT manager where he developed IT strategy, project management, project execution and project evaluation. Telenor Mobil - head of "Kompass," consisting of 12 parallel work streams process and product improvements to Telenor's mobile business. Overall responsibility for the business development and business rules at Telenors mobile business Olav has a Master's Degree in IT and an MBA in technology, organizational theory and governance.
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![]() | David Wells | CFO David Wells is the founder of StoryCorp Consulting, whose charter is to provide business and financial services to growing, small cap public companies. He has held several CFO positions and similar roles with public and privately held companies. He was president, CFO and director of Sionix Corporation. He has held positions with Voyant International Corp., Reach Messaging, Inc., Migo Software, Inc., BroadStream, Inc., Hollywood Stock Exchange and Cord Blood America, Inc. David has nearly 30 years of experience in finance and operations. David holds an MBA from Pepperdine University and is a member of their Senior Fellows. He has held roles with The Leukemia Foundation and was on the board of directors of Associated Services for International Adoption.
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![]() | Jim Herman | Vice President Jim Herman has been an entrepreneur and international consultant for more than 30 years. He founded JSH Management, which provided sales, marketing and advisory services to consumer electronics companies: VSD Publications, which published U.S. entertainment industry magazines, and Positive Protection Services, which sold consumer electronics warranty contracts. Jim has provided consultant and advisory services internationally. His clients have included Toshiba Corporation/Japan, Hanny Magnetics/Hong Kong, Hutchinson Whampoa/Hong Kong, Mediacopy/USA, Sunkyung/Korea, Memorex/USA, Memorex Telex N.V., Infodisc/Taiwan, Shipworks Group/Australia, TEN Media/USA/ and Insulin Algorithms/USA.
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