Southwestern, the 163-year-old direct seller and one of Middle Tennessee’s oldest and largest private corporations, recently announced the appointment of a new CEO. On July 1, Dustin Hillis will be promoted to the position held by Henry Bedford since 2006. Bedford will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board of the corporation and as […]

Bellevue, Washington-based SimplyFun, LLC., publisher of award-winning educational board games,recently marked a milestone of 200 award wins when their new Language Arts game, ARTributes, earned a PAL Award in May 2018. SimplyFun games began winning awards in 2005, one year into the company’s operation. Since then, the company’s games have continued to be honored, including three […]

Lehi, UT-based Young Living Essential Oils recently announced the appointment of Lee Bowen as its chief financial officer. Bowen will be responsible for all aspects of the company’s financial condition, as well as overseeing the Accounting, Tax, Finance, Commission Services and Human Resources departments. “At Young Living, much like we seek out the best botanicals from around the […]

Reliv International, Inc., the Chesterfield, Mo.-based maker of nutritional supplements that promotes optimal health, recently announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Ryan A. Montgomery to the position of Chief Executive Officer. Former CEO Robert L. Montgomery will continue to serve as Chairman of Reliv’s Board. In his new position, Montgomery will manage the […]

ARIIX, the Bountiful, Utah-based international opportunity company that promotes healthy, toxin-free living, recently held a grand opening celebration for its new office in Mexico City, Mexico. The new office opening follows the merger of ARIIX and NuCerity, which increased the collective representative base in Mexico and created a need for a new location that was […]

Foursquare’s recent report on the diversity of mothers provides some surprising data that will be helpful to direct sellers when determining their company’s messaging strategies and onboarding materials for new distributors. While some moms may fit into multiple buckets, there are some ways to explore life stage nuances in a deeper way. The report features […]

Apple recently announced a new feature for iOS 12 that will allow FaceTime to accommodate up to 32 people at once. For direct sellers, downline conferences on the fly with their organizations and three-way calls with recruits will now be a possibility. Previously, only two people could participate in a FaceTime video chat. Now, when […]

MONAT® Global, the Miami-based multinational manufacturer and distributor of premium hair care products, was recently awarded a Communitas Award for Community Service and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for its MONAT Gratitude program. The Communitas Awards started in 2010 as an outgrowth of the pro bono recognition program of the Association of Marketing and Communications Professionals. […]

Thirty-One Gifts Canada, Inc. (Thirty-One) and Canada’s Children’s Hospital Foundations(CCHF) recently announced the launch of “Take Flight,” a new nationwide initiative to advance mental health services for children. The program’s goal is to expand care for families in need, assisting them in recovery from mental issues—freeing them to take flight and enjoy happier, healthier and more productive lives. […]

Plano, Texas-based WorldVentures Holdings LLC, parent company of WorldVentures™, welcomed Paul Jenkins as chief technology officer. Jenkins will guide the strategic technology needs of the company. “I look forward to shaping and executing the technology strategy at WorldVentures, joining an outstanding culture with a great team, and to once again be working alongside CEO Josh […]

Sandy, Utah-based LifeVantage Corporation recently announced financial results for its third quarter ended March 31, 2018. The company reported revenue of $50.6 million, a 12.3 percent increase year over year as compared to $45.0 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2017. Revenue in the Americas increased 10.6 percent and revenue in Asia/Pacific & Europe increased 18.0 percent, including a 10.1 percent increase in Japan, both on a […]

Stemtech, a global seller of nutritional products based in Pembroke Pines, Florida, has teamed up with new investment partners who will add significant value to the company in the areas of finance, product development and global strategic planning. Ray Carter, a director of many of the Stemtech sister companies around the world, said he views this as a major positive […]