Introduction

Scammers are targeting clients looking to get their hair braided by using real stylists’ work and creating fake social media pages.

Reports of Scams

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is receiving reports of scams targeting individuals wanting braids. Scammers take pictures from legitimate stylists and post them on fake social media pages.

Modus Operandi

Potential clients find the fake pages and book appointments, often making small deposits. Clients realize they have been scammed when they do not hear back from the supposed stylist on the appointment day.

Impact on Legitimate Businesses

Real stylists like Porsche Hensley, who has been braiding hair for over 10 years and owns Divine Innovation 615 in Nashville, are affected. Hensley reported instances where clients arrived for appointments, only to find out they were scammed.

Precautions to Avoid Scams

BBB advises not to pay for the service in full before the appointment. Visit the stylist’s location before booking. Verify the stylist’s work by searching for them online and including the word “scam” after their name. Ask for the stylist’s license number and verify it.

Continuing the Business

Despite the scams, stylists like Porsche Hensley remain undeterred and continue their work.

Conclusion

Scammers exploiting the popularity of hair braiding are causing issues for both clients and legitimate stylists. Clients are advised to take precautions to ensure they are booking authentic services.

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Monday, May 12, 2025

“PPM Rulebook”Released by Paragon

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Larry Johnson to Blog from Arbitron Fly-In

Paragon Media Strategies unveils a new “PPM Rulebook”as a resource to the radio industry. The “PPM Rulebook”includes 10 original rules authored by Paragon. Industry professionals can submit new rules for consideration to evolve the PPM Rulebook with the most up-to-date thinking from all corners of the radio industry.

John Stevens, Paragon’s President/COO of Research, commented, “The radio ratings game is changing fast as we move into electronic measurement. Therefore, radio strategy must evolve very quickly and effectively to keep pace. The PPM Rulebook is intended to be an industry-wide resource to keep track of the new rules of the game. We started the PPM Rulebook, but it’s the entire radio industry’s rulebook to update by making their own submissions as they learn from the front lines.”

Paragon’s initial PPM Rulebook is available at www.ppmrulebook.com and is also provided in the attached PDF file. Industry professionals are encouraged to comment and submit new contributions to the PPM Rulebook at www.ppmrulebook.com.

In addition, Paragon’s Larry Johnson will provide a daily blog from the upcoming Arbitron Fly-In on August 22 and 23. Johnson, who is Paragon’s long-time radio ratings guru, will attend the annual event once again. While there, he will report on the meeting activities and any new and relevant information coming directly out of the Arbitron Fly-In meetings. To sign up for the blog, please visit www.paragonmediastrategies.com.

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