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10/30/2026

Influencer marketing success hinges on trust. Learn what it takes for an influencer to be trustworthy and why responsible influence is more than just about compliance by tuning in for The Ad Watchers Podcast from BBB National Programs.

Ad Watchers explores influencer marketing, IRI certification, FTC disclosure rules, and how responsible influence can build transparency, accountability, and consumer trust.

10/29/2026

While affiliate marketing has become a powerful sales tool, it also opens brands to significant legal, financial and reputational exposure. Read this white paper from FieldWatch's Jonathan Gilliam to learn about these threats and how to combat them.

FieldWatch's Jonathan Gilliam delves into the hidden dangers of affiliate marketing and the need for compliance monitoring in this white paper.

10/29/2026

If you run an affiliate marketing business, be sure to tune in for Naxum Online Marketing Systems's Direct Selling Executive Forum featuring Wyld Notes' Gaya Samarasingha!

What does it take to build a successful affiliate marketing program?

▶️ Catch the full episode of the Direct Selling Executive Forum here: https://youtu.be/bmQpGkj7FyM?si=ywiTFwQwyZqBnM4B

10/29/2026

Inside the Amway Decision: What the Industry Needs to Know

Don't miss this important fireside chat at the DSA Legal & Regulatory Conference, November 16–17 in Washington, D.C.

Join Amway's Jon Sherk and Andrew Schmidt, alongside John Villafranco of Kelley Drye & Warren LLP, for an insider's look at the Amway decision, its implications for direct selling, and what companies need to know moving forward.

Be part of the conversation shaping the future of our industry!

10/28/2026

Is there a compliance monitoring platform that can handle the unique challenges of affiliate marketing? Yes ... FieldWatch! Learn more in this week's FieldWatch Q&A. And leave a comment or reach out (https://rebrand.ly/8iqfa2a) with any other questions.

10/28/2026

Check out this episode of the Modern Direct Seller podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4wlfedlfEpO74nYFzIzjil?go=1&sp_cid=e852cc58756b088355ee6b0f0c2194c7&utm_source=embed_player_v&utm_medium=desktop&nd=1&dlsi=254f4874520a4fd5

Can we have a real moment? I recently looked at a flyer for my kids' softball league (and I'm ON the board, friend) and my brain actually hurt. Swishes. Hearts. Icons. Words on words on words. 😅 Love those volunteers, but I had to read it three times.

Here's the thing: we do this in our businesses too. We cram every detail into one graphic because we're scared someone will miss something. But the busier it is, the faster they scroll.

My friend Kat Cornell (Canva Canvassador and former direct seller) says let it breathe. A couple fonts. Colors that play nice. Room around the words. And let your caption do the talking. ✨

The full conversation is on the Modern Direct Seller Podcast last week. 🎧

10/27/2026

If you missed the FieldWatch team at DSU Fall 2026 earlier this month, don't worry - you can catch up with us at theJuice in Lehi, Utah, (https://shorturl.at/A315g) and the Direct Selling Association Legal & Regulatory Conference in Washington, D.C., (https://shorturl.at/XIXS5) this November. We hope to see you there!

10/27/2026

The Elections Will Be Over. The Implications for Direct Selling Are Real.

Join us November 16–17 in Washington, D.C. for the DSA Legal & Regulatory Conference!

What will the post-election landscape mean for your business? Explore emerging regulatory priorities, legislative developments, and the legal and compliance challenges shaping the future of direct selling.

The headlines will tell you what happened. We'll help you understand what comes next.

View the agenda and register: https://dsa.org/executive-education/dsa-legal-regulatory-conference/

10/26/2026

As influencer marketing has blurred the line between independent recommendations and paid advertising, businesses are facing new legal and risk concerns that challenge their brand protection efforts. Learn more in this article from The Fashion Law.

Influencer marketing has become a powerful tool in a brand’s arsenal – and one of the less understood risks in brand protection.

10/26/2026

Don't miss Part 2 of host Samantha Hind's conversation with LifeWave Corporate's David Schmidt on the Direct Selling Accelerator Podcast from Auxano Global!