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Herbalife receives a Civil Investigative Demand from the US Federal Trade Commission.

The Wall Street Journal recently ran a story about a multivitamin study that torpedoed the efficacy of multivitamins, saying they offer "no benefit in preventing chronic disease" and should be avoided.

Facebook eases up on promotions and contest restrictions.

A recent story from Wired Magazine highlights direct selling and elevates it to its rightful place as innovative retail channel.

Check out this great article from Fortune Magazine about whether or not teens are abandoning Facebook. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerburg says no — and the data suggests they are still well-engaged.

Seventy-six percent of smaller direct selling companies saw growth in 2012, with an average retail sales increase of about 22 percent, according to findings from the recent DSA 2012 Growth & Outlook survey.

Facebook has announced it will finally be adding Hashtags to its system to help users discover and jump to conversations more quickly and easily. With this new addition, users will be able to use important keywords and phrases that relate to their post topics and allow them to reach broader audiences. With every post, a user will be able to expand the reach of their posts, statuses, and digital circles, which will make for an even bigger, better, and broader digital landscape.

Former Princess House CEO Tim Brown partners with foodie celebrity Jamie Oliver on new direct selling company in North America.

Looks like there is more investment in the direct selling industry coming from the venture community. And it's happening for one of our favorite companies too - Chloe & Isabel! 

As discussed in this great article from Ad Age about the quiet giants being built in the direct selling industry, Amway's Artistry brand is enjoying a comeback.