Perfume Maker Givaudan’s Sales Beat Estimates, Tariff Paybacks Weigh on Shares
Givaudan’s second-quarter organic sales came in ahead of market estimates on Thursday, but its shares fell 5 percent on litigation costs and tariff repayments.
digital-media
Technology
Snap Launches Dynamic Ads to Draw More Advertisers
The tech company's new advertising strategy will help it compete for digital ad dollars in a market dominated by Google and Facebook.
Snap Launches Dynamic Ads to Draw More Advertisers
The tech company's new advertising strategy will help it compete for digital ad dollars in a market dominated by Google and Facebook.
Media
Vice Media to Acquire Refinery29 in Drive for Female Audiences
The deal marks the biggest move yet by Vice Chief Executive Officer Nancy Dubuc, who has been trying to revive the once high-flying media company since taking over last year.
Vice Media to Acquire Refinery29 in Drive for Female Audiences
The deal marks the biggest move yet by Vice Chief Executive Officer Nancy Dubuc, who has been trying to revive the once high-flying media company since taking over last year.
Media
The Future of Diet Prada
Will the industry watchdog mature its approach and find a business model that works — or go up in flames?
The Future of Diet Prada
Will the industry watchdog mature its approach and find a business model that works — or go up in flames?
Media
Meghan Markle’s Vogue: When Activism Is More Fashionable Than Fashion
This week, the cover of British Vogue’s September issue, guest-edited by the Duchess of Sussex, lit up the internet. It featured neither fashion nor Meghan.
Meghan Markle’s Vogue: When Activism Is More Fashionable Than Fashion
This week, the cover of British Vogue’s September issue, guest-edited by the Duchess of Sussex, lit up the internet. It featured neither fashion nor Meghan.
Media
Why Anna Wintour Is (Still) One of Condé Nast’s Most Powerful Assets
The company's artistic director and editor of American Vogue has extraordinary power and influence. What happens when she eventually steps down?
Why Anna Wintour Is (Still) One of Condé Nast’s Most Powerful Assets
The company's artistic director and editor of American Vogue has extraordinary power and influence. What happens when she eventually steps down?
China
Madame Figaro Launches Hong Kong Edition
The French weekly is expanding into another East Asian market after taking on China and Japan, but some wonder whether now is the right time to be launching local Hong Kong editions.
Madame Figaro Launches Hong Kong Edition
The French weekly is expanding into another East Asian market after taking on China and Japan, but some wonder whether now is the right time to be launching local Hong Kong editions.
Media
Vogue China's Daniela Paudice: 'I Wish We Would Come to a More Complete Understanding of How We Will Evolve'
This week, we meet BoF Professional member Daniela Paudice, fashion director at large for Vogue China, Vogue Me and Vogue Film.
Vogue China's Daniela Paudice: 'I Wish We Would Come to a More Complete Understanding of How We Will Evolve'
This week, we meet BoF Professional member Daniela Paudice, fashion director at large for Vogue China, Vogue Me and Vogue Film.
Media
The BoF Podcast: Highsnobiety to Partner with Prada on E-Commerce Launch
The streetwear platform plans to launch its own private label before the end of the year and projects that its online shop will account for 50 percent of overall revenue within five years. Founder David Fischer talks about the new initiative.
The BoF Podcast: Highsnobiety to Partner with Prada on E-Commerce Launch
The streetwear platform plans to launch its own private label before the end of the year and projects that its online shop will account for 50 percent of overall revenue within five years. Founder David Fischer talks about the new initiative.
Marketing
Why Do Fashion Brands Still Advertise in Print?
Consumers spend only a tiny fraction of their daily media consumption time with print magazines, yet many fashion brands continue to spend disproportionately on print advertising. Amy Odell investigates.
Why Do Fashion Brands Still Advertise in Print?
Consumers spend only a tiny fraction of their daily media consumption time with print magazines, yet many fashion brands continue to spend disproportionately on print advertising. Amy Odell investigates.
Marketing
Will Apple News+ Threaten Digital Media Subscriptions?
At $10 per month, Apple's new service might be very attractive to casual readers who want to peruse a few articles each month from a variety of news sources.
Will Apple News+ Threaten Digital Media Subscriptions?
At $10 per month, Apple's new service might be very attractive to casual readers who want to peruse a few articles each month from a variety of news sources.
Marketing
Media’s Revenue Stream Revolution: What Actually Works?
As demand for print advertising continues to drop, publishers are experimenting with a range of new revenue streams, with mixed results. Amy Odell does the analysis.
Media’s Revenue Stream Revolution: What Actually Works?
As demand for print advertising continues to drop, publishers are experimenting with a range of new revenue streams, with mixed results. Amy Odell does the analysis.
Media
The BoF Podcast: John Ridding and David Pemsel on Reinventing Old Media for a New Media World
The news media business is in crisis, but the chief executives of the Financial Times and Guardian say their models prove people value quality journalism in a world of fake news and political polarisation.
The BoF Podcast: John Ridding and David Pemsel on Reinventing Old Media for a New Media World
The news media business is in crisis, but the chief executives of the Financial Times and Guardian say their models prove people value quality journalism in a world of fake news and political polarisation.
The News in Brief
Trump to Impose Forced Labour Duties on Friday as Temporary 10% US Tariffs Expire
The move is the White House’s latest effort to restore Trump’s campaign vision of a near-global tariff after the US Supreme Court in February struck down his ‘reciprocal’ duties.
LVMH Appoints General Manager of Fragrance
Givenchy executive Yann Musquin will lead the group’s fragrance portfolio, succeeding longtime division head Romain Spitzer.
India Changes Rule in Win for Foreign E-Commerce Companies
In a major win for Amazon, which lobbied for the change, the government will allow foreign e-commerce companies to buy products directly from Indian sellers and sell them to overseas customers.
Skincare Brand Prequel Appoints C-Suite
The dermatologist-developed label has named Nathalie Kristo as its first chief executive officer and Toral Patel as chief marketing officer.
Moncler Group Second-Quarter Sales Rise 5% as Stone Island Brand Outperforms
Stone Island’s strong performance helped offset slower growth at the Moncler brand, as the group continues its push to become less dependent on its iconic winter outerwear.
Mulberry Quarterly Sales Jump 23% as Turnaround Gathers Pace
The British luxury handbag maker reported a strong start to fiscal 2027 as CEO Andrea Baldo’s strategy gains traction and the brand gears up for designer Christopher Kane’s runway debut in September.
Phillip Lim Announces New Brand PlayLoveWin
The designer departed his namesake label 3.1 Phillip Lim in November 2024 to pursue personal projects.