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
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Zija International Wins 7 MarCom Awards
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Zija International recently received several prestigious 2014 MarCom Awards, which recognizes excellence in marketing communications, design, branding, product packaging, etc. Platinum is the highest award possible, followed by Gold. Zija received the following:
PLATINUM
New Product Materials, Zija International
Branding, Améo Essential Oils
Product Launch, Améo Essential Oils
GOLD
Branding, Ripstix Supplements
Product Launch, Ripstix Supplements
HONORABLE MENTION
Integrated Marketing, Améo Essential Oils
Integrated Marketing, Ripstix Supplements
It’s been a whirlwind year at Zija International with the launch of these two exciting new product divisions. We’re honored to have been recognized for our hard work and for the final products.
The competition has grown to perhaps the largest of its kind in the world, with over 6,000 entries per year. A look at the winners shows a range in size from individual communicators to media conglomerates and Fortune 500 companies.
MarCom Awards is administered and judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals. The Association oversees awards and recognition programs, provides judges and sets standards for excellence. A complete list of Platinum winners can be found on the MarCom Awards website at www.marcomawards.com.
About Zija International
Although the company has been in business for only a few short years, it has experienced impressive growth year after year and been recognized as one of
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Nerium Celebrates Brand Center Opening In Richmond, BC
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Nerium International™, a leader in age-defying skincare products, celebrated the grand opening of its British Columbia Brand Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony held on Saturday, November 1, 2014. Special guests in attendance included Mayor Malcom Brodie, City of Richmond; Roy Truett, President of International at Nerium International; and Belynda Lee, Regional Vice President of Sales and General Manager of Canada.
The new Brand Center allows consumers interested in Nerium to learn about and purchase the company’s Optimera TM line of products. Since Nerium is a relationship marketing company that sells its products through direct sales, the Brand Center also serves as a resource center for Nerium’s Brand Partners that sell the products, providing them with advanced relationship marketing tools and materials to help them grow their personal businesses. It will also offer multi-lingual customer support. The Brand Center, which is 4,300 square feet, is the first Nerium International Brand Center in Canada.
The opening celebration, which took place at the new Brand Center located at Unit 130 – 11120 Horseshoe Way, Richmond, BC, included a red carpet, ribbon cutting, refreshments, giveaways, gift bags and a lion dance. Speeches were given by Mayor Brodie, Truett, and Lee.
Nerium International first began offering its
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Interview with Heidi Brown – Founder of Options Away
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Tell us a little bit about yourself and your entrepreneurial journey. I was born and raised in Canada. I bounced back and forth between Toronto and a northern lake house, which I am eternally thankful for. I think this lifestyle truly shaped my personality. I love cities and all things urban, but also have a […]
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American Airlines crew reject union contract
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Flight attendants at American Airlines have rejected a five-year contract, forcing the world’s largest carrier and its union for cabin-crew workers into binding arbitration.
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Detroit starts down the road to recovery, respect
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The largest U.S. city to endure bankruptcy has exited insolvency $7 billion lighter in debt and with hopes of improving itself.
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Startup Success Tips from Today's Tech Executives
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Launching a tech startup is easy, but succeeding in today’s competitive market is tougher than ever. Industry veterans share their insights for making it work.
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Philadelphia transit workers ratify new contract
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Philadelphia transit workers have voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new two-year contract, averting a potential strike that could have halted city subways, buses and trolleys.
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Vemma Nutrition Company Hits 10 Years
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Vemma Nutrition Company celebrates 10 years of business – of taking nutrition innovation to the next level.
The wellness company has put its efforts into helping others live a healthier lifestyle by offering clinically studied premium liquid nutrition, along with assisting entrepreneurs of all ages to create a successful affiliate marketing business.
Ten years of providing ultra-premium liquid nutrition. Ten years of helping entrepreneurs create successful affiliate marketing businesses. Ten years of taking nutrition innovation to the next level.
It’s been 10 years and Vemma is still going strong with even more exciting innovations on the horizon!
“Ten years is nothing but the first chapter when you’re building a legacy company,” says Vemma CEO and Founder BK Boreyko. “I’m proud of what our wonderful Affiliates have done, but I’m even more excited about what the next chapter holds.”
Just 10 years ago, BK and his sisters Karen and Lauren set out to create a health and wellness company after losing their parents to the top two preventable diseases in the U.S.
“I’m on a mission to help families avoid or delay that type of pain,” shares BK. “I guess you could say I’ve turned my pain into my passion and that’s my purpose.”
Named fastest-growing private
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Ackman Sends Warning To Herbalife’s New Compliance Chief
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The NY Post reported earlier today:
Bill Ackman wants to give Herbalife’s new head of compliance, Pamela Jones Harbour, a few pointers.
The billionaire activist and Herbalife’s biggest critic on Thursday fired off a 19-page letter to Harbour — who has been on the job just a month — telling her that she has her work cut out for her.
“Based on our extensive investigation over the past three years, we believe Herbalife operates the largest and best-managed pyramid scheme in the world,” David Klafter, a lawyer for Ackman’s Pershing Square hedge fund, wrote in the letter first reported by Reuters.
Harbour is facing an “immense” challenge as the company’s business will likely collapse if she does her job and acts in the best interests of consumers, the letter warns.
“You may find yourself at the fulcrum of choosing between protecting consumers or protecting the company. Based on our research, we do not believe you can do both,” Klafter said.
Herbalife’s declining sales in the US over the past two quarters indicate that is already happening, Klafter suggested.
Since Herbalife stunned Wall Street on Monday with lower-than-expected earnings and dismal projections, the stock has fallen about 30 percent, closing at $39.99 on Thursday.
While Herbalife has suggested