Rolling Stone is pulling at strings when they hire an in-trouble journalist to write an opinion piece on MLM that contains dated criticism, much like their reputation.
In a post-recession era when many Americans are feeling dis-heartened by the traditional path of school,college, and a 9-5, Caleb Hanna, journalist for Rolling Stone magazine, writes an opinion piece about how a few individuals in Vemma are targeting college kids with a business opportunity, with a less-than-honest approach about the opportunity itself. It’s criticism that was common in the 80’s, when few people truly understood the network marketing opportunity. However, to hear a somewhat reputable publication write an article that questions the tactics with typical media spin techniques, it’s a wonder Rolling Stone isn’t doing so well.
International Business Times, an online publication, calls Rolling Stone ‘a gasping dinosaur’ and RS’s lack of research in having a journalist, who has — not once — but twice, been in journalistic hot water is evident that when reading an article, one should consider the source.
In 2011 public records indicate that Hannan stands accused of “failing to do any due diligence at all on the story.” (In regards to a Seattle Times article)
One thing is certain, Hannan