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Colossal acquisition of tiny startup Instagram, in advance of the Facebook IPO. Was it worth it for Facebook?

Facebook's controversial new Timeline Format means even more of a commitment to social media.

Gilliam's DSA Annual Meeting presentation, which is set for Tuesday, June 5, is titled: "There's an App for That: Making Mobile Work. He will discuss this topic along with co-presenter Jonathan Ducos of LifeMax.

New social network Pinterest is on fire. It is the latest addition to the social media network and is becoming more popular with individuals as well as businesses because of its eye-appealing nature. Should you adopt it as part of your company's social media presence?

It may sound counterintuitive, but one of the BEST first steps you can take to build leadership in the field is stop following your instincts. You see, executives in the direct selling industry have multiple responsibilities on their ‘to do’ list. Yet the bottom line is consistently building field momentum. One slip up in the complex realm of legal matters, product development or cash flow and positive momentum can turn in a flash.

Ever wonder how people gather giant lists of followers and fans? Is it that they were already popular? No, the internet teems with un-famous people who influence millions online. Is it that they are so creative? No, there are also lots of boring people with huge followings who are passionate about one thing or another. So how do they do it? Better yet, how can you do it?

Momentum Factor Founder & CEO Jonathan Gilliam will be speaking at the 2nd Annual Direct Selling Edge Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, from March 8-9. This event is considered the premier direct selling startup conference and is not to be missed if you are starting a direct sales company. 

No doubt you are hearing from your field about mobile. The fact is nearly half of your distributors — and everyone they meet — are on a smartphone. App usage now actually exceeds web usage for the first time ever. With that in mind, here are the Top 7 Reasons you must go mobile now.

We are really excited to announce that Maria Duron is joining our firm as Director of Client Communities! Not only is Maria an internet marketing celebrity in her own right, but she's also a lifelong direct seller, achieving leadership ranks at four different companies over her lifetime. 

Hiring a disreputable SEO or reputation manager can actually create an online reputation problem.