The names say it all. Walt Disney. Henry Ford. James Cash Penney. Iconic Founders and CEOs who came to personify the brands they led in the minds and hearts of their employees and the world. This phenomenon is perhaps even more prevalent in direct selling, where there is a long and storied tradition of charismatic leaders who have become synonymous with the companies they helm.
Mary Kay Inc. is helping Native American populations disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier this year, in an effort to help slow the spread of the pandemic and support frontline workers, Mary Kay Inc. announced it would donate nearly $10 million in monetary and distribution support in the communities where it operates around the globe. As […]
Mary Kay Ash, the legendary business executive and philanthropist, was among the honorees of USA TODAY’s Women of the Century list. To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment and women’s right to vote in the United States, USA TODAY released the Women of the Century USA TODAY 100, a list of female icons in entertainment, politics, […]
Dallas-based Mary Kay, Inc. is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Women’s Empowerment Principles with a continued commitment to women’s leadership and inclusion. According to World Economic Forum, at the current rate it will take 140 years to achieve gender equality in top leadership positions1 and 99.5 years to have a gender equal world2. As workplaces across […]
Mary Kay Inc. has contributed nearly $10 million to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic and support frontline workers. The contribution is in monetary donations, product donations and distribution support in the countries where it operates and communities in critical need around the world. “The wide-ranging impact of this pandemic on our economies, […]
Mary Kay Inc. announced it has joined the Sustainable Packaging Initiative for Cosmetics (SPICE). Along with 17 current member organizations, including Hermes, Chanel, Coty and Estee Lauder, Mary Kay will help to guide sustainable packaging policies, drive packaging innovation and to meet consumer’s expectations on understanding the environmental performance of products. “At Mary Kay, we […]
Mary Kay Inc. announced it has joined the Sustainable Packaging Initiative for Cosmetics (SPICE). Along with 17 current member organizations, including Hermes, Chanel, Coty and Estee Lauder, Mary Kay will help to guide sustainable packaging policies, drive packaging innovation and to meet consumer’s expectations on understanding the environmental performance of products. “At Mary Kay, we […]
Mary Kay Inc., a long-time leader in global female empowerment, announced Monique Coleman has been named the brand’s first-ever Pink Changing Lives Honoree. Pink Changing Lives—Mary Kay’s global commitment to celebrate the individuals and organizations that improve women’s and girls’ lives around the world—has supported more than three million women and their families by partnering […]
Mary Kay Inc., a long-time leader in global female empowerment, announced Monique Coleman has been named the brand’s first-ever Pink Changing Lives Honoree. Pink Changing Lives—Mary Kay’s global commitment to celebrate the individuals and organizations that improve women’s and girls’ lives around the world—has supported more than three million women and their families by partnering […]
In 2020, Mary Kay Inc. will celebrate milestone anniversaries in some of its most important markets around the globe. The iconic Mary Kay Ash, with humble roots in small town, Texas, founded her namesake brand in 1963. The brand quickly developed into a worldwide phenomenon with millions of independent beauty consultants in nearly 40 countries. […]
In 2020, Mary Kay Inc. will celebrate milestone anniversaries in some of its most important markets around the globe. The iconic Mary Kay Ash, with humble roots in small town, Texas, founded her namesake brand in 1963. The brand quickly developed into a worldwide phenomenon with millions of independent beauty consultants in nearly 40 countries. […]
Go-to-Market Strategies for Women Entrepreneurs: Creating and Exploring Success details some of the most successful and powerful women over the last fifty years, including Mary Kay Ash. Sheryl Adkins-Green, chief marketing officer for Mary Kay Inc., contributed the opening chapter and shares time-honored principles and “keys to success” from Mary Kay Ash, one of the world’s […]