L’Oréal Steals French Stock Market Crown From LVMH
The cosmetics group became France’s most valuable listed company on Tuesday, the first time since 2017 that a non-luxury company has claimed the top spot at the end of a trading day.
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Goop Hires Editor-in-Chief from Allure
Danielle Pergament is one of several new editorial recruits joining the content-and-commerce company, which plans to expand its fashion offering and collaborations.
Goop Hires Editor-in-Chief from Allure
Danielle Pergament is one of several new editorial recruits joining the content-and-commerce company, which plans to expand its fashion offering and collaborations.
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The BoF Podcast: Inside the Hearst Media Empire with David Carey
President of Hearst Magazines David Carey speaks to Imran Amed about the magazine industry’s state of flux, as well as the opportunities and challenges of leading the Hearst media empire.
The BoF Podcast: Inside the Hearst Media Empire with David Carey
President of Hearst Magazines David Carey speaks to Imran Amed about the magazine industry’s state of flux, as well as the opportunities and challenges of leading the Hearst media empire.
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Bag Snob Launches Influencer Agency, Signs Diet Prada
Tina Craig, Suzanne Droese and Lynsey Eaton speak to BoF about launching 'Estate Five' and how they plan to redefine influencer management.
Bag Snob Launches Influencer Agency, Signs Diet Prada
Tina Craig, Suzanne Droese and Lynsey Eaton speak to BoF about launching 'Estate Five' and how they plan to redefine influencer management.
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Meet Fashion's First Computer-Generated Influencer
@lilmiquela wears Chanel, Prada and Supreme, works with fashion magazines and advocates for social change. Does it matter that she is a virtual avatar?
Meet Fashion's First Computer-Generated Influencer
@lilmiquela wears Chanel, Prada and Supreme, works with fashion magazines and advocates for social change. Does it matter that she is a virtual avatar?
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Amy Odell Exits Hearst
Odell, who oversees Cosmopolitan.com, is leaving the publishing house and will be replaced by Marie Claire's site director Jessica Pels.
Amy Odell Exits Hearst
Odell, who oversees Cosmopolitan.com, is leaving the publishing house and will be replaced by Marie Claire's site director Jessica Pels.
Financial Markets
Highsnobiety Raises $8.5 Million Venture Round
The influential streetwear site will use the new funding to scale its branded content, e-commerce and events businesses.
Highsnobiety Raises $8.5 Million Venture Round
The influential streetwear site will use the new funding to scale its branded content, e-commerce and events businesses.
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Shares Fall After Facebook Changes News Feed to Deprioritise Publishers
Facebook said its new ranking system would hurt non-advertising content from publishers and brands, like news stories and viral video posts, but not change the ranking of advertising that has been paid for.
Shares Fall After Facebook Changes News Feed to Deprioritise Publishers
Facebook said its new ranking system would hurt non-advertising content from publishers and brands, like news stories and viral video posts, but not change the ranking of advertising that has been paid for.
Financial Markets
L'Officiel and US Partner GEM Group Announce $50 Million Investment Fund
The partners will support global and emerging brands with capital and marketing support.
L'Officiel and US Partner GEM Group Announce $50 Million Investment Fund
The partners will support global and emerging brands with capital and marketing support.
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Fast-Rising Business Publication Quartz Launches Lifestyle Play
Quartzy, which goes live Wednesday, will include expanded coverage of fashion and travel, offering a compelling harbour for luxury advertising.
Fast-Rising Business Publication Quartz Launches Lifestyle Play
Quartzy, which goes live Wednesday, will include expanded coverage of fashion and travel, offering a compelling harbour for luxury advertising.
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Paper Magazine Acquired by Tom Florio’s New Media Group
BoF can exclusively reveal that Florio and Paper’s Drew Elliott, together with strategic partner XRM Media, plan to invest in video and viral strategies while building off the magazine’s rich cultural history.
Paper Magazine Acquired by Tom Florio’s New Media Group
BoF can exclusively reveal that Florio and Paper’s Drew Elliott, together with strategic partner XRM Media, plan to invest in video and viral strategies while building off the magazine’s rich cultural history.
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Gossamer, a Media Brand for New Cannabis Culture
With its minimalist design and millennial POV, the venture is targeting a new generation of smokers with a ‘green lens’ on travel, food and culture.
Gossamer, a Media Brand for New Cannabis Culture
With its minimalist design and millennial POV, the venture is targeting a new generation of smokers with a ‘green lens’ on travel, food and culture.
News & Analysis
Top Executive Fired From Vox Media Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations
Following the release of the Shitty Media Men list, Vox Media’s editorial director and former Curbed CEO and founder Lockhart Steele has been
Top Executive Fired From Vox Media Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations
Following the release of the Shitty Media Men list, Vox Media’s editorial director and former Curbed CEO and founder Lockhart Steele has been
The News in Brief
Authentic Brands Targets Creator Economy, Eyes Public Offering
The licensor could pursue an IPO as early as the first half of next year.
Vogue Mexico and Latin America Editor-in-Chief Karla Martinez de Salas to Step Down
The industry veteran is joining Latino-focused media platform Avance Global to establish a new lifestyle brand that will span fashion, design, travel, food, culture and entertainment.
Prada Revamps Milan Flagship to Cater to Top Clients and New Shoppers
The group is hoping the renovated eight-level complex can generate €100 million in annual revenue, chief executive Andrea Guerra told Reuters.
JD Sports Names New North America CEO, Chief Marketing Officer
The sneaker retailer is shaking up its North American leadership as it looks to reverse soft sales and an extended slump in the stock market.
Top Africa Clothes Retailer Pepkor Sinks on Earnings Outlook
Shares in the South African discount clothing retailer fell the most in more than three years, as an expansion into banking weighed on profit forecasts.
Kimberly-Clark Prepares Asset Sales to Win EU Nod for Kenvue Deal
The US consumer goods giant is preparing concessions to address EU antitrust concerns about its bid for Tylenol maker Kenvue that could help it win approval for the $40 billion deal, sources told Reuters.
Kevin.Murphy Appoints New CEO
The Australian hair care brand has named Elisa Fischer its new global chief executive as it looks to push deeper into international markets.