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Many of you reading this magazine may not be aware that Direct Selling News launched a sister publication in Europe 12 months ago. On our first anniversary, the European edition now reaches 2,000 direct sales executives and suppliers
in 43 European countries.
Our readers have been delighted with our publication and believe it has provided the much-needed service of bridging what was a huge communication gap across Europe for our industry.
What makes our European version unique is the number of countries to choose from. We are able to lead each edition with a country focus, giving readers a chance to examine individual country statistics and hear from both global and local companies operating in those marketplaces.
Our publication is issued on a bimonthly basis, and to date we have featured Russia, Turkey, the United Kingdom and Poland.
For our next three editions, we are looking to Germany, Scandinavia and the Czech Republic.
Like Direct Selling News, we include the regular features of Company Spotlight, Top Desk and Academic Forum, along with the latest on people and events in our Industry News section.
If you haven’t seen a copy of Direct Selling News Europe and would like to receive one on a regular basis, please contact Chris Vernon at , who will be happy to get a copy to you! Subscriptions are also available online at
www.directsellingnewsproducts.com. Direct selling executives in Europe receive a free subscription, and U.S. executives desiring to stay abreast of the news in Europe can subscribe for only $50 per year. However, a subscription will give you the opportunity to remain up to date with everything happening in direct sales throughout Europe.
Thinking of market entry? Need to hear about European issues? Want to advertise your products and services to a new, European audience? Wondering which country or company to invest in? Would you like the opportunity to give your company a higher profile with your success story? All the answers can be found in our magazine, and, of course, if we can help at all, then you only have to contact us, and we will do everything we can to help.
The upcoming year promises to be a very successful and exciting one in Europe, with many new companies emerging, the explosive growth in Eastern and Central Europe and the continuing strength of the established markets in the West.
With many low-cost budget airlines, modern rail connections and an ever-improving road network, it has never been easier or more cost-effective to travel between the many countries of Europe. Logistics, supply chains and manufacturing hubs ensure that
global companies can operate here in a more cost-effective manner than ever before.
Communications have never been better, and with many previously oppressed countries emerging into the commercial limelight, the opportunity presented by direct sales companies is changing many people’s lives and promises a very bright
future indeed.
I would also like to bring to your attention one other event taking place in 2009, and one I hope you will consider taking part in.
You are all very familiar with conferences, such as the annual DSA meeting and the World Congress. Amazingly, there has never been a European conference for direct sales. Many European executives have not had the opportunity to attend such an event, and, therefore, issues, challenges and opportunities focusing on Europe have never been collectively discussed. Our goal here at Direct Selling News Europe is to keep industry leaders informed and up to date as best as possible.
To that end, Direct Selling News Europe is staging a conference— “Europe for All” yo be held March 16-17, 2009, in the beautiful city of Prague, Czech Republic. Held at the Hilton Hotel, the event will be an opportunity to network with European leaders, listen to renowned industry speakers, attend meaningful and informative workshops and become better informed about the European market.
We are truly delighted to provide this service, because it gives us the opportunity to meet industry leaders and build the relationships that are so important to achieving journalistic excellence. This conference provides every attendee, including our suppliers, a relevant platform in which to interact and share.
For suppliers, there will be the opportunity to showcase their products and services in the Exhibition Hall, and we haven’t forgotten the significance of the site, either. Take an evening coach tour of Prague on your way to the spectacular and historic Smetana Hall for a Gala Dinner you will never forget.
Why not make a decision today to join us and all your European colleagues for this first-ever event? Log on to http://www.directsellingnewseurope.com/prague for all the details and be part of history! You can participate for only 490 euros. Places will be limited, so act quickly! We look forward to welcoming you to Europe and ensuring you have a great time.
Finally, from all your friends and colleagues here in Europe, we wish you continued success in all your endeavours.
Regards
Paul Southworth
Editor, Direct Selling News Europe
