DRTV Industry Leader Recognized by Montclair State University: University Alumnus and TeleBrands Corp. President Honored at Annual Gala

On Thursday, April 2, 2009 Montclair State University (MSU) will recognize A.J. Khubani, president and CEO of TeleBrands corp. as a Carpe Diem honoree at the university's annual scholarship dinner.

Fairfield, New Jersey (PRWEB) April 2, 2009 -- On Thursday, April 2, 2009 Montclair State University (MSU) will recognize A.J. Khubani, president and CEO of TeleBrands corp. as a Carpe Diem honoree at the university's annual scholarship dinner. At this event, MSU recognizes alumni and friends who have established distinguished careers and demonstrated outstanding professional and personal achievements.

Khubani founded TeleBrands, headquartered in Fairfield, New Jersey, while attending Montclair State University. The start-up pioneered the "As Seen on TV" retail category by selling products through direct response television (DRTV) using infomercials. Today, Khubani's products are sold internationally on TV, online and in leading retailers.

"Montclair University gave me a solid educational foundation, teaching me fundamentals and lessons that I use to this day," said Khubani. "I am grateful for this recognition and honored to be part of preparing the next generation of business leaders and entrepreneurs through my involvement there."

TeleBrands specializes in bringing useful inventions that save consumers time and money to audiences worldwide. The company has launched more products through direct response television than any other company in history. TeleBrands products such as the PedEgg, Westinghouse® StickUp Bulb, the GoDuster, the Audubon Singing Bird Clock, and Doggy Steps are sold through television advertising, the Internet and in retail stores in over 100 countries around the world. For more information visit www.telebrands.com.

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