Direct Selling Association Launches Webpage on Internal Consumption
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WASHINGTON May 16, 2012 – The Direct Selling Association (DSA) today launched a webpage that provides information on the purchase and use of direct selling products by salespeople, also referred to as “internal consumption.”
The web page, www.dsa.org/facts/, offers answers to commonly asked questions about internal consumption, DSA’s May 9 statement in response to questions raised about the direct selling business, and fact sheets on the following topics:
- The Facts about Internal Consumption
- Legitimate Direct Selling Companies Offer Many Consumer Protections
- The Difference Between Legitimate Direct Selling Companies and Illegal Pyramid Schemes
- White Paper on Internal Consumption and Pyramid Schemes vs. Legitimate Direct Selling Companies
“We’ve seen a lot of media coverage lately on the issue of internal consumption, which is often misunderstood and mischaracterized when in fact it is a perfectly legitimate part of direct selling,” said Amy Robinson, DSA’s Chief Marketing Officer. “We encourage people to visit www.dsa.org/facts/ to learn more about this issue as well as the differences between legitimate direct selling companies and illegal pyramid schemes.”
Amy is available for interviews by calling (301)742-5645.
