On May 1, 2024 – after months of stalled farm bill negotiations on both sides of Capitol Hill – Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) released a detailed section-by-section summary of her farm bill proposal. NSAC welcomed the pragmatic Senate bill, the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024 (RPFSA), as an important step toward completing a bipartisan farm bill reauthorization this year. The RPFSA protects conservation and climate funding included in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), strengthens access to the farm safety net, invests in local and regional food systems, fully protects nutrition assistance, and takes meaningful…
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About the author Gokul is an experienced tech blogger who focuses on the ever-evolving direct selling industry. Detail-oriented and enthusiastic about cutting-edge developments in his field, he analyzes emerging technologies and writes accessible, interesting blog pieces about them. As a Data Analyst by profession, Gokul’s analytical prowess enriches the writing. He is optimistic in the revolutionary power of well-educated writing in the tech world and is committed to helping readers stay ahead of the curve. About the author Gokul is an experienced tech blogger who focuses on the ever-evolving direct selling industry. Detail-oriented and enthusiastic about cutting-edge developments in his…
The multi-level marking distribution model is “outdated and unsustainable,” says BODi’s executive chairman as the fitness and nutrition company looks to diversify revenue sourcesThe Beachbody Company, known for workouts such as P90X, Insanity, and more, is transitioning from its long-standing multi-level marketing (MLM) model in favor of a single-level affiliate program.The fitness and nutrition company, which rebranded as BODi last March, says the official transition will occur on November 1, with the current MLM network expected to sunset by January 1, 2025. Participants in the U.S. and Canada’s Team BODi Partner Network will shift to the new affiliate program, according…
Affiliate marketing has exploded in recent years. Estimations value the industry at $8.2 billion, with lots of opportunities for making money online. It’s a win-win scenario: brands get a low-risk way to drive sales, while successful affiliates earn commissions for bringing in customers. But with countless affiliate marketing programs out there, how do you choose the best ones for your business? We’ve compiled a list of the best affiliate programs to help you start earning more. Update: Affiliate programs and commission details were last reviewed in September 2024. What to look for in affiliate programs When evaluating affiliate programs, consider…
The size of welfare states differs markedly across OECD countries. At just over 30% of GDP in 2022, public social spending was highest in France and Italy, but a quarter of OECD countries devote around 25% or more. In contrast, public social spending in countries such as Colombia, Costa Rica, Ireland, Korea, Mexico and Türkiye accounts for 15% of GDP or less. Social protection systems developed gradually into comprehensive welfare states. Across the 17 OECD countries (which were members at the time and for which data is available) public social spending to GDP-ratios more than doubled between 1960 (7.9%) and…
About the author Minu Chandran is an expert in direct sales business strategies who is intensely passionate about identifying how changing strategies impact various sectors in the industry. She is an avid writer and a language and literature enthusiast who invests most of her time to research and understand the direct selling industry in-depth and propagate her ideas through her articles. With her extensive experience and interest in marketing and management, Minu continues to keep a close eye on the global business scenario and how industries transform accordingly. About the author Minu Chandran is an expert in direct sales business…
Features As one of the more popular email marketing software providers, Mailchimp offers useful features. All paid tiers come with A/B testing, landing pages, pre-built templates and segmentation. Depending on what tier you choose, you can also access generative AI features, multi-step automations and custom reports. Mailchimp offers a free tier, though it limits you to 500 contacts and up to 1,000 emails per month. Unless you also need other features like advanced analytics and A/B testing, the free tier might be a good way to test out Mailchimp for a while before committing. Pricing The company’s paid tiers do…
If social media marketing is in your marketing mix this year, it’s a smart move. Social media platforms are the preferred channel for a good majority of people to socialize and stay updated about what’s happening around the world. These platforms have billions of users and, therefore, represent a big opportunity for marketers. You can reach 4.6 billion users who’re spending nearly two and a half hours a day on browsing social media content. In fact, Facebook alone has 2.9 billion users. Just imagine how many people you can target if you leverage a few of these platforms.But we know that social media…
Many successful businesses generate enough profits to enable owners—possibly shareholders or investors, depending on the type of business—to grow their businesses and live with a sense of financial security. However, while small business owners value profits, some are willing to sacrifice a portion to have a healthier work-life balance, create a product that’s eco-friendly, or provide a service with a social mission. Each entrepreneur has a slightly different definition of what it means to achieve business success. Business success can look very different from company to company. For some, it’s sales metrics, while for others, it’s social impact. In this…
If you’ve just got back from a conference on the moon and I told you that universities briefly became an issue in the UK’s general election campaigning agenda, would you smile and declare: “At last! Politicians are recognising how important our sector is to national prosperity”? After all, Universities UK estimates that higher education supported 768,000 jobs and contributed £130 billion to the economy in 2021-22. According to government figures, HE exports were worth £27.9 billion in 2021, as much as the chemicals, food and agriculture sectors. But if I told you that the announcement in question was made by the Conservatives, I suspect…