Amorepacific Third-Quarter Revenue Rises 11%, Overseas Growth Cools
Revenue growth outpaced the previous quarter in the Korean conglomerate’s domestic market, but slowed internationally.
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How Beauty Brands Can Navigate Rising Google Ad Costs
It’s more expensive than ever for beauty brands to advertise on Google, as competition in the digital ad space for the category heats up. Here’s how brands can adapt.
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Global Advertising Giant WPP Upgrades Outlook Again
WPP, the world’s biggest advertising company, raised its sales guidance again on Thursday and said that much better than expected third quarter trading showed a structural change to its growth rate, sending its shares up 4 percent.
Marketing
Rimowa Enlists Rihanna as the Brand Looks Beyond Suitcases
The multi-hyphenate mogul appears alongside Lebron James, Roger Federer and Patti Smith as the LVMH-backed luggage brand sets its sights beyond suitcases.
Marketing
What Does a Winning Post-Covid Marketing Plan Look Like?
Crisis-driven cuts to marketing budgets have been anything but uniform. Here’s where CMOs are placing their bets next year.
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Media
Coronavirus Is Rewiring the Symbiotic Relationship Between Brands and Media
Plunging marketing budgets are disrupting the traditional value exchange between fashion brands and the magazines that cover them — with both sides wondering if the fear of missing out on editorial coverage can still drive hefty ad investments in an increasingly digital world.
Marketing
BoF LIVE: How to Get the Most Out of Your Marketing Budget
Why it's worth reconfiguring your advertising strategy right now.
Media
Fashion Magazines Hit as Luxury Ad Spend Dwindles
Global fashion houses are slashing their marketing budgets by 30 to 80 percent to weather the economic fallout of the pandemic.
Media
The Best-Case, Worst-Case for Fashion Media
The coronavirus pandemic has thrown a wrecking ball at legacy fashion publishers and the fallout only is just beginning. Where might things shake out?
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Marketing
Why Branding Matters Now More Than Ever
As the coronavirus crisis deepens, companies are slashing advertising budgets but branding never goes on pause, writes Doug Stephens of Retail Prophet.
Marketing
Why the Fashion Industry Is Betting Big on Jennifer Lopez
The actress and singer is the face of Guess, Versace and Coach Spring 2020 campaigns, making her the rare celebrity in demand at every price point. What's behind her broad appeal?
Global Markets
Alibaba Praised for Ad Recognising Same-Sex Couples
Depictions of the LGBTQIA+ community in Chinese media are rare, but that hasn't stopped the advert from being circulated widely on social media.
Marketing
The Year Ahead: Are You Ready for Next Generation Social Networks?
As traditional engagement models struggle on established social media platforms, fashion players will need to rethink their strategy and find ways to maximise their return on marketing spend.
The News in Brief
Hearst Magazines Names Juliana Stock President
Current president Debi Chirichella will be Hearst Magazine’s next chair.
Lilly Raises Sales Forecast, Widening Lead in Obesity Market
Eli Lilly & Co. raised its full-year sales forecast as demand for its blockbuster obesity and diabetes drugs continues to surge, giving the drugmaker more momentum as it expands into pills and develops even more powerful weight-loss treatments.
US to Temporarily Allow Compounding of Six Peptides
The move relaxes rules to access some peptide compounds for recovery, sleep and cognition and will require pharmacies to notify regulators about adverse events.
Adidas Keeps Humming With Apparel, Performance Sports Growth
The German sneaker brand on Thursday reported strong growth in apparel and sports gear, led by running, training and football products, elaborating on preliminary results published last week.
Uniqlo Scraps Price Rise on $2 Socks After Japanese Shopper Outcry
The decision underscores the challenge Japanese retailers face as persistent inflation squeezes household budgets.
Puig Targets €8 Billion in Annual Sales by 2032
Ahead of its first Capital Markets Day in Madrid, the Spanish beauty group has unveiled its “Vision 2032” and detailed its plans to grow its share of the global fragrance market.
Report: Puig, CVC, Cinven Eye Luxury Fragrance Maker Parfums de Marly
Private equity firms CVC Capital Partners and Cinven, along with Spanish beauty group Puig, are considering acquiring Parfums de Marly, the luxury fragrance brand owned by Advent International, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.