Recent observations reveal that the label “Affiliate” is critiqued and discussed as if there is a common definition applicable to all who embrace its use. Our caution—and the motivation for this article—is to be careful about critiquing or praising any label that cannot be described with one universal description.
The debate about what direct selling is and isn’t continues to evolve. As a channel, we have an immediate opportunity to redefine the business model and control the narrative. But do we know what we want to say?
In its largest gathering of direct selling executives to date, Direct Selling University (DSU) offered two days of education and training sessions from the experts and thought leaders behind today’s most successful brands and marketplace movements.
Direct Selling News held its 15th Global Celebration event on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 in Irving, Texas to recognize and celebrate the best of direct selling. Hundreds of people representing over 115 companies around the world attended in person.
Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Seldom have three words been packed with so much potential, yet also mired in controversy. They can be bounced around like political footballs; serve as HR “to-do” boxes aimed at maintaining a status quo; or be harbingers of real change that accelerate the success of the people, companies and industries who understand that there’s a business case to be made for DEI and widen their strategic planning accordingly.
As we celebrate 20 years of innovations and insights, we take a look back on a few of DSN’s most important milestones. And, we asked industry leaders and legends to share how past evolutions and current opportunities are shaping the future of the industry.
In celebration of International Women's Day we wish to honor the innovative women who have driven the growth, evolution and advancement of direct selling for well over a century. And to acknowledge the influence that all women have as decision makers.
Workers are exiting corporate America. There are reasons. The Great Resignation of October 2021 got our attention. Will direct selling companies make the adjustments needed to gain more share of a growing pool of gig seekers interested in flexibility and freedom in how work can be accomplished?
After months of introspective corporate soul-searching and fundamental internal and external change, Mannatech—which does business in 26 global markets and has $5.2 billion in total revenues over 28 years—is experiencing a self-made renaissance.
With more than 57 million Americans involved and $1.4 trillion+ changing hands annually, the gig economy reflects people’s desires for more flexible work opportunities and greater freedom as to how, when and where work is performed.
From the June 2021 issue of Direct Selling News magazine. Each year, the Direct Selling News team works with companies around the world on the Global 100 Celebration, and it has become our signature research endeavor. The goal from the outset of the project 12 years ago was to foster a greater level of transparency within the direct selling community, in […]
Industry veteran John Fleming shares his gig economy research and analysis in his latest book.