Originally published online as an op-ed by Direct Selling News (DSN) by Jonathan Gilliam, Founder & CEO, FieldWatch On September 17, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a proposed order under which a large multilevel marketing (MLM) operator and two affiliates would pay $225 million, the largest monetary recovery the
Constitutional challenge over commissioner removal could reshape federal regulatory oversight By David Bland The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finds itself in an unprecedented state of regulatory uncertainty, with its traditional bipartisan balance upended and critical direct selling regulations hanging in limbo as constitutional questions swirl around commissioner removal powers. Under
Social Selling News speaks with Direct Selling Association CEO Dave Grimaldi about the industry’s regulatory landscape, advocacy efforts and the path forward for direct selling companies. Social Selling News: 2025 has been a busy year for the channel and for DSA. Let’s begin with your recent participation in the American
By Mike Christensen, Guest Contributor Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in the direct selling industry. From predictive analytics to intelligent automation and personalized customer experiences, AI is poised to revolutionize how companies engage with distributors and consumers. However, many initiatives fall short, not because of AI
Channel leaders share strategies for maximizing ROI while meeting modern distributor demands By Jenna Lang Warford “…Does it (virtual or in person) matter to the upcoming generations? Will it really matter 10 years from now…?” —Jodi Crater, Senior Vice President of Sales and Development, Lemongrass Spa “Looking at the data,
Industry mobilization effort helps delay HB 162 until 2026 legislative session By David Bland Delaware House Bill 162, legislation that would have imposed unprecedented restrictions on multilevel distribution companies, will not advance to a Senate vote this year after stalling in committee as the legislative session ended June 30. The
By SSN Staff A federal appeals court has blocked the Federal Trade Commission’s highly anticipated “click-to-cancel” rule less than a week before its scheduled enforcement, dealing a significant blow to consumer protection efforts that would have made it easier to cancel unwanted subscriptions and memberships. The U.S. Court of Appeals
By Shellie Sullivan, Guest Contributor “The goal of AI isn’t to push people out—it’s to pull the busywork out, so you can focus on the part of your job that only you can do.” “AI isn’t just a technical challenge—it’s a leadership one. The organizations using it responsibly are the
