On September 25, 2013, I posted certain claims about Robert Albolino which suggested he had engaged in a pattern of fraudulent activity. These claims were based upon a limited amount of information and point of view at that time.

Since then, I have learned of details from Mr. Albolino’s side that cast an entirely different light on the situation, and I can now say I believe the matter was a misunderstanding. As a result, I have since resolved the situation with Mr. Albolino to our mutual satisfaction, and I hereby retract my report.

While the goal of RipOffReport.com is to provide an avenue for injustice to be exposed, it actually perpetuates injustice for all sides by not allowing authors to physically remove posts when resolutions happen.

I have worked with Image Alliance, Image Alliance Media...they are both one and the same.Tom and Robert were both involved in the day to daybusiness of Image Alliance Media. Together they have had hundreds of clients, from the top Fortune 500 companies to small and mid sized regional companies. Primarily their clients are usually very well known large multinatinal companies (Microsoft, Chuquita, Conair,Kodak). How do i know ? i've worked and done business with both Robert and Tom for several years....out of HUNDREDS OF CLIENTS ONE COMPLAINT, that is dragging Both Roberts and Toms (image allinace)names through the mud unfairly. Robert Albolino is honest, hardworking and has an impeccable character both in business and in his personal life. He's an outsanding person who served his country in the US Coast Guard and as a New York City Police Officer,as well as being a devout father of three.

I have personally seen the completion and airing of dozens of televized segments, so this portrayal of Robert as a"scam artist" is both innacurate and unfair as well as very distant from the truth in regards to his person. As for to the ex-employee that descbribes Robert in such a terrible way, it's obviously someone who's angry with a personal agenda (the unhappy ex-employee). But i have never seen Robert treat anyone disrespectfully or agressively in business or outside of it for that matter, and i've known him professionally for over 15 years.

The reason for this rebuttal is simple... a fair assesment of this matter is whats requiered. Both parties should come together and work somthing out, this should include Tom as well. Robert taking sole responsibility for these allegations is rediculous and unfair.

A.M.

In reading the initial report, I feel the primary complainant may be mis-informed or perhaps is acting solely on emotion to somewhat alleviate the feeling of loss, specific to this incident. Please note that I do not have any affiliation with the organization in question, however, I have had the privilege of knowing Robert Albolino for several years. Not only is Robert a stand-up individual, but I know through personal experience that he would bend-over backwards to accommodate anyone, even if this meant facing loss on his end. Robert is a loyal friend, a good family man and a devout Catholic. He truly cares about people and his community.

I cannot speak for the other partner who was/is affiliated with this company, but I truly believe if Robert Albolino was aware of the situation, he would have immediately taken action. Everything I have read in this complaint completely contradicts Robert's ethics, personality and way of conducting business. Seeing the negative remarks (within the complaint) against Robert gives me reason to contribute, as I know a personal attack on him is unfounded. I would urge you (the primary complainant) to try and work this out with Robert in another way. I am certain he would be more than willing to do so.

I would also like you to understand that while these complaint forums are useful, they can cause devastating circumstances. It is very enticing to “bury” someone in this forum and I agree that vindication is needed on the end of the complainant. However, I would urge you to check your facts prior to posting as I am sure these remarks and allegations have had a substantial impact on Robert and his family. 

I have worked at Image Alliance for a long time and during that time I've had the opportunity to work closely with Robert Albolino. He is a very respectable and fair man. Robert Albolino was a mentor for his entire staff. He had an open door policy, constantly providing feedback and advice to his staff for us to be better at our jobs and better individuals. Based on what I've experienced, he was always willing to go above and beyond to help his employees in whatever sitaution, be it personal or professional. 

To say that he treated his employees bad is LUDICROUS, MALICIOUS and WRONG. Just like myself I'm a 100% confident that other employees can testify to the integrity of Robert Albolino. During my time working at Image Alliance they have successfully produced many segments that was aired on National networks. 

What happened to the company is unfortunate but it should be no basis to bring forth false allegations to malign an individual's character. 

I have worked for Robert Albolino. Dodging communication, not likely? We spoke daily about the companies agenda. He was always fair. to this day we still keep in touch. The above statement and any other accusations about Robert are absurd.

 I am sorry, but when I worked at Image Alliance, Tom and Connie worked hand in hand with Albolino. They spoke daily. They were at shoots and had regular conference calls.  I question that they were totally uninvolved, but leave that to the authorities.  I will say no one was slicker or slimier than Albolino.  He treated his employees like dirt.  It is a shame he was not stopped earlier.  I urge Tom to have the website shut down immediately.  His name is still  all over it, as is Connie's.  If you are still trying to produce the Niki Taylor show, develop a new company/ website.  I know Robert and he is likely still directing investors to that site and saying there are IT problems.  You need to totally disassociate yourself from that site and from Robert Albolino.

The allegations listed in the report above are false. I cannot comment further at this time.

Signed: Robert Albolino

Tom & Connie Weissbach are legit and among those deceived by Rob Albolino

In our original report on Image Alliance, we believed that Image Alliance and Image Alliance Media were one and the same company. The confusion stemmed from the similarity of names combined with the business relationship formed by Albolino and Weissbach. However, we've now learned that while the Weissbachs indeed worked with Albolino, in the end he victimized them as well.

Tom Weissbach started Image Alliance Media years ago and developed a solid reputation. Albolino later approached Weissbach to create a new media company together and chose the name to capitalize on Weissbach's pre-established good reputation. 

We believe Rob Albolino handled the financial aspects of Image Alliance while Tom and Connie Weissbach handled the creative aspect. It appears that Albolino made an independent decision to dissolve the company without consulting the Weissbachs or advising those companies that had outstanding projects with Image Alliance.

Tom and Connie Weissbach voluntarily reached out to our company to find a resolution. Simoultaneously, Robert Albolino evaded our attempts to contact him.

CONCLUSION:  Tom Weissbach's Image Alliance Media, and Connie Weissbach's Working Title are legitimate, honorable businesses that operate separately from Robert Albolino.

However, Creative Alliance Inc. and Image Alliance Creative Group Inc. are businesses that Rob Albolino created while covertly dissolving Image Alliance. 

A correction to my original report. Image Alliance never declared bankruptcy. Instead, they quietly dissolved the company without informing us beforehand.