Industry news: the week of October 16, 2026
Earnings claims enforcement, a new bill on direct sellers' independent status, and two Instagram tools that make daily posting easier.
By The Network Daily · October 16, 2026
- 01Federal Trade Commission · September 17, 2026
FTC and Washington State announce $225 million Amway settlement over earnings claims
On September 17, the FTC said Amway and two affiliated training groups will pay $225 million to resolve allegations of deceptive earnings claims and pressure to buy product. The proposed order also requires changes, including that participants resell at least 70% of what they buy each month.
Read the source: Federal Trade CommissionWhat this means for you
Regulators are watching income and lifestyle claims closely, including claims made by individual sellers and trainers. Keep your posts about your experience, your routine, and your community, never about what someone could earn.
- 02Direct Selling Association · September 30, 2026
Senate companion bill introduced on direct sellers' independent status
On September 30, the Direct Selling Association reported that Senator Mike Lee introduced a Senate companion to H.R. 3495, the Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act. The bill would align how federal labor law and the tax code treat direct sellers.
Read the source: Direct Selling AssociationWhat this means for you
The bill is still a proposal. If you value working as an independent seller, follow its progress in Congress.
- 03Android Central · October 1, 2026
Instagram launches an AI assistant in its Edits app
Instagram's Edits app now includes an assistant that analyzes your account's views, shares, and retention, and suggests ideas, hooks, and captions. Android Central reported on October 1 that it's free with a daily usage limit.
Read the source: Android CentralWhat this means for you
A quick way to see which of your posts actually connect with your audience. Use its suggestions as a starting point and keep the final words your own (and compliant).
- 04PetaPixel · October 7, 2026
Edits adds custom photo and video carousels
As of October 7, Instagram's Edits app lets you build carousels that mix photos and videos on a custom canvas, with presets, color, and text tools. It's available on iOS now, with Android coming soon, PetaPixel reported.
Read the source: PetaPixelWhat this means for you
Carousels are ideal for how-to and behind-the-scenes posts. Try turning one of our daily post ideas into a 3–5 slide carousel this week.
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