Direct selling University’s Fall Event (DSU) was a landmark gathering for the direct selling industry. Hundreds of executives from over 120 different direct selling companies attended, and the event was a remarkable showcase of cutting-edge insights, invaluable networking opportunities and actionable strategies.

While most of the direct selling channel battled decline, a majority of the industry's service companies enjoyed a pattern of steady, stable growth. DSN takes a deep dive into what's behind this sector's success story.

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.

Scandinavia-based Zinzino announced a strategic partnership that would allow it to acquire ACN’s European distributor database after ACN finalized plans to wind down its direct selling operations in Europe.

Neora, LLC announced it has acquired ACN Korea as part of Neora’s strategic and ongoing expansion across the Asia Pacific market.

Greg Provenzano, Robert Stevanovski, Tony Cupisz and Mike Cupisz dreamed up ACN at that fateful meeting 30 years ago. They all came to the table with significant direct sales experience, so they knew what they loved about the industry and what their previous opportunities were lacking. And, most importantly, they also knew what their dream company would stand for.

ACN Inc., an essential services direct selling company, announced its agreement to purchase the assets of Kynect Ltd. Formerly known as Stream Energy, Kynect was founded in 2005 as an energy service provider in the direct selling space before adding wireless, home security and other essential services to its product portfolio.

Direct Selling News announced the first Customer Centric Recognition (CCR) Program recognized company list. The Customer Centric Recognition (CCR) Program celebrates companies that are leading the way toward a sustainable, customer-centric future for the industry. Qualifying companies utilize business models that boast high customer-to-distributor ratios and prioritize customer sales. The CCR Program is based solely […]

The U.S. Direct Selling Association (DSA) recently announced elected officers and directors to the association’s Board of Directors.   Officers and directors of the association are recognized leaders who have earned the respect of their colleagues and the public and are committed to lead and direct the affairs of the association. The board officers will each serve one-year […]

Changes in the global environment for direct selling companies are happening rapidly on all fronts. Shifting consumer expectations, tighter regulations, increasing digital demands and new competitors are forcing us to examine ourselves inside and out—question who we are, what we’re about and how we want to move forward. We can shrink from these challenges, or […]

Technology is helping more people feel connected to a larger purpose. Events will always be a driving force for growth and belief building. While the benefits of training motivation and culture are at the core of events, they generate some impressive, tangible growth numbers. Some companies are augmenting live events with some of the latest technology […]

Concord, North Carolina-based ACN is continuing to join forces with Feeding America®, the nation’s largest organization dedicated to fighting domestic hunger, and Food Banks Canada, a national charitable organization dedicated to helping Canadians living with food insecurity, to help feed children and empower families to live healthier lives. Childhood hunger is an epidemic, with approximately […]