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DSA Calls for Heightened Measures to Ensure Accurate Product Claims
The Direct Selling Association (DSA) is reinforcing its commitment to consumers with heightened measures to ensure accurate and transparent product information from its member companies and their independent sellers. According to the DSA 2019 Growth and Outlook Survey, there are millions of direct sellers who market their products through personal explanation and demonstration across the country selling…
Read MoreJeunesse $500,000 Donation to Benefit World Health Organization
As the world faces unprecedented health challenge presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, Jeunesse Global has donated $500,000 to the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund. The fund benefits the World Health Organization (WHO) and is administered in partnership with the United Nations Foundation and Swiss Philanthropy Foundation. The donation was provided through the company’s nonprofit foundation Jeunesse…
Read MoreGary Gallant Named Isagenix Chief Information Officer
Isagenix International has announced that, based on his work as interim chief information officer, Gary Gallant has been named the company’s permanent CIO. In his new role, Gallant will establish and execute the global health and wellness company’s technology vision, ensuring Isagenix can provide a smooth shopping experience for customers and digital tools that help…
Read More10 Tips for Leading a Direct Selling Company Today
Leaders FOCUS their organization during a crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic has presented us with what might be the most unique business experience of our careers, one we are all trying to wrap our minds around from a public health perspective. I’m not qualified to speak to the health aspect of COVID-19, but my experience leading…
Read MoreTony Chaplin Named New Elevacity Chief Operations Officer
Elevacity announced the addition of network-marketing veteran Tony Chaplin as the company’s new chief operations officer. “Tony is a welcome addition to Elevacity with his vast experience in developing people, launching new products and managing expansion and growth within the networking marketing industry,” said Elevacity President Keith Halls. “He will be an integral part of…
Read MoreConsumers Shifting Purchasing Attitudes, Says PEOPLE Insiders Panel
American consumers are shifting their purchasing attitudes towards companies and brands during the COVID-19 pandemic. This insight is according to a survey of more than 500 participants over a two-day period released by PEOPLE Insiders Panel, which is comprised of PEOPLE brand enthusiasts. Among the key findings: More than 89 percent are monitoring the treatment of…
Read MoreAvon UK to Donate £150,000 to National Domestic Abuse Charity
With sales from a newly created hand gel, Avon is donating £150,000 to national domestic abuse charity Refuge. With domestic violence sadly set to increase during the Covid-19 pandemic, front-line organizations anticipate an increase in the need for their support services, at a time when funding for services is in danger. Over 1.6 million women…
Read MorePampered Chef Expands Support of Feeding America Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
In the wake of COVID-19, Pampered Chef is expanding its support of Feeding America, its partner since 1991, to support those in need at this critical time. With school closures, job disruptions and health risks, millions of Americans are turning to food banks for much-needed help. Pampered Chef is increasing its contributions to Feeding America.…
Read MoreNu Skin Receives Award for Environmental, Social Responsibility Excellence
Nu Skin recently received a Communitas Award for outstanding Corporate Social Responsibility, Ethical & Environmental Responsibility, and Green Initiatives. The Communitas Awards program is an international effort to recognize the spirit of communitas, or people helping people for the benefit of their community. The award recognizes Nu Skin’s comprehensive sustainability initiatives during the past year, including…
Read MoreIndustry Advocate Jeff Babener Passes Away
The following is a post from Kevin Thompson of Thompson Burton. The industry lost one of its greatest advocates. I am sad to report that one of the best among us, Jeffrey Babener, passed away on March 17, 2020. He was a legend. He will be missed. Jeffrey Babener was one of the originals when it came…
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