Epixel Roundup

Click to cancel

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), for users’ convenience in canceling subscriptions, has announced the launch of the “click-to-cancel" rule. With this regulation, sellers will mainly be prohibited from misrepresenting facts. This subscription cancellation feature can prevent deceptive practices in negative option marketing.

In light of the FTC receiving numerous complaints and concerns about misleading subscription practices, this amendment aimed to safeguard customers from being charged unknowingly or being deceived to costly memberships. This new rule goes into the FTC’s collective effort to combat unfair business practices in the digital economy landscape and is expected to receive bipartisan support.

AVON Ambassador commission structure

With effect from January 1, 2025, Avon is introducing their new Ambassador commission structure to modernize, simplify and enhance business opportunities.

The new framework has five commission tiers to help ambassadors with a chance to earn variable rates up to 50% per two-week campaign according to their total sales volume. This is updating the previous fixed structure tied to annual sales, thus delivering quick earnings and higher incentives to accelerate business growth.

Speaking on the new update, Liza Maldonado, Head of Sales at Avon North America said, “Our mission at Avon has always been to empower our ambassadors with financial opportunity. These changes to our commission structure reaffirm our commitment to supporting our Avon Ambassadors and the direct selling business. This innovative and rewarding new framework sets a clear pathway for recognition and advancement. We are excited to give our Avon Ambassadors more opportunities to grow their businesses and build long-lasting Avon success.”

March for a Mine-Free World

In association with the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority, the popular direct selling brand QNET sponsored the “March for a Mine-Free World” event in Siem Reap, Cambodia. The main motive of the event being supporting Cambodia’s demining efforts, over 3000 participants including landmine survivors took part in the event.

Addressing the event, Pushpalatha Balan, QNET Chief of Regional Operations said, “Landmines pose a major challenge to Cambodia’s sustainable growth and peace-building efforts. “We are honored to support the Cambodian government and local communities in advocating for a safer future. This event reflects our commitment to fostering resilient societies.”

No business with politics

Following the recent elections, the new Gallup Poll reveals that most Americans prefer brands and businesses to stay out of politics. 38% of the individuals who took part in the poll wanted brands to take a stand on relevant issues like climate change, mental health, and other international conflicts, and they preferred not to know the political preferences of brands they are interacting with.

More than 60% of both political parties indicated that their chances of purchasing from a brand is less likely when they endorse a candidate from their opposite party. The independents clearly stated their aversions marking they would be three times more likely to avoid products from companies that make political endorsements. In other words, when companies announce the politicians and policies they want to win, they are the ones who ultimately lose.