Nike Football Boss Says World Cup Final ‘Not What We Dreamed’
In a memo reviewed by Bloomberg News, Nike’s vice president and general manager of football acknowledged the tournament’s ending wasn’t the one the company hoped for.
Marketing
How new technologies and cultural shifts are rewiring fashion communications.
The BoF Brand Magic Index: Volume 2
BoF Insights and Quilt.AI co-created The BoF Brand Magic Index to quantitatively analyse the brand-customer relationship. Using AI-driven analysis of tens of thousands of social media posts, the Index ranks fashion and luxury’s 50 most powerful brands based on the clarity of their identity and their relevance in culture between October 2023 and March 2024.
The BoF Brand Magic Index: Volume 2
BoF Insights and Quilt.AI co-created The BoF Brand Magic Index to quantitatively analyse the brand-customer relationship. Using AI-driven analysis of tens of thousands of social media posts, the Index ranks fashion and luxury’s 50 most powerful brands based on the clarity of their identity and their relevance in culture between October 2023 and March 2024.
Lilly Pulitzer Wants to Win Over a New Generation of Preppies
The brand, which celebrates its 65th anniversary this year, is introducing a new logo as part of a larger refresh in a bid to push the brand into the future.
Lilly Pulitzer Wants to Win Over a New Generation of Preppies
The brand, which celebrates its 65th anniversary this year, is introducing a new logo as part of a larger refresh in a bid to push the brand into the future.
Did Mall Brands Just Win the Met Gala?
Well, not exactly. But some surprising names made an impression on the red carpet alongside the likes of Loewe, Alaïa and Balmain.
Did Mall Brands Just Win the Met Gala?
Well, not exactly. But some surprising names made an impression on the red carpet alongside the likes of Loewe, Alaïa and Balmain.
KidSuper’s Big Ambitions for His Funny Business
The designer — whose bright, arty clothes earned him a place in the 2021 LVMH Prize Finals, and a guest designer post for Louis Vuitton — curated a set at the Netflix Is a Joke Festival this weekend, the latest example of his creative approach to building brand awareness.
KidSuper’s Big Ambitions for His Funny Business
The designer — whose bright, arty clothes earned him a place in the 2021 LVMH Prize Finals, and a guest designer post for Louis Vuitton — curated a set at the Netflix Is a Joke Festival this weekend, the latest example of his creative approach to building brand awareness.
Why the Public Is So Fascinated With Publicists
Practitioners of this historically behind-the-scenes profession are building powerful followings, riding a wave of interest in how the fashion sausage is made. But even the highest-profile PRs caution that the client still has to comes first.
Why the Public Is So Fascinated With Publicists
Practitioners of this historically behind-the-scenes profession are building powerful followings, riding a wave of interest in how the fashion sausage is made. But even the highest-profile PRs caution that the client still has to comes first.
BoF Masterclass | How to Create Cultural Moments on Any Budget
Join us for a BoF Professional Masterclass that explores the topic in our latest Case Study, “How to Create Cultural Moments on Any Budget.”
BoF Masterclass | How to Create Cultural Moments on Any Budget
Join us for a BoF Professional Masterclass that explores the topic in our latest Case Study, “How to Create Cultural Moments on Any Budget.”
Case Study | How to Create Cultural Moments on Any Budget
When done effectively, a cultural partnership can rightfully earn its own place in the zeitgeist. But it’s not so easy as just hiring a celebrity to star in an ad campaign; brands must choose a partner that makes sense, find the format that fits best and amplify that message to consumers.
Case Study | How to Create Cultural Moments on Any Budget
When done effectively, a cultural partnership can rightfully earn its own place in the zeitgeist. But it’s not so easy as just hiring a celebrity to star in an ad campaign; brands must choose a partner that makes sense, find the format that fits best and amplify that message to consumers.
The BoF Podcast | How Calvin Klein Taps Into Culture
Calvin Klein’s chief marketing officer Jonathan Bottomley speaks to Imran Amed about the strategy behind the brand’s buzzy Jeremy Allen White-fronted campaign.
The BoF Podcast | How Calvin Klein Taps Into Culture
Calvin Klein’s chief marketing officer Jonathan Bottomley speaks to Imran Amed about the strategy behind the brand’s buzzy Jeremy Allen White-fronted campaign.
Fashion’s Golden Opportunity With Older Shoppers
Often left out of the picture in a youth-obsessed industry, selling to Gen-X and Baby Boomer shoppers is more important than ever as their economic power grows.
Fashion’s Golden Opportunity With Older Shoppers
Often left out of the picture in a youth-obsessed industry, selling to Gen-X and Baby Boomer shoppers is more important than ever as their economic power grows.
Revolve Invented Influencer Marketing as We Know It. Now It’s Pulling Back.
The brand’s scaled-back Revolve Festival points to a new direction in its signature influencer marketing approach.
Revolve Invented Influencer Marketing as We Know It. Now It’s Pulling Back.
The brand’s scaled-back Revolve Festival points to a new direction in its signature influencer marketing approach.
Should Lab-Grown Diamonds Be Labelled? Regulators (Again) Say Yes.
Brands selling synthetic stones should make their provenance clear in marketing, according to the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority.
Should Lab-Grown Diamonds Be Labelled? Regulators (Again) Say Yes.
Brands selling synthetic stones should make their provenance clear in marketing, according to the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority.
What Happens When Coachella Is Just Another Concert
The two-weekend music festival kicks off on Friday amid questions about whether it’s losing its cachet with music lovers – and its status as one of fashion’s top marketing opportunities.
What Happens When Coachella Is Just Another Concert
The two-weekend music festival kicks off on Friday amid questions about whether it’s losing its cachet with music lovers – and its status as one of fashion’s top marketing opportunities.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Taylor Swift Weds in Dior Haute Couture by Jonathan Anderson
The couple also wore custom shoes by Christian Louboutin at their Madison Square Garden ceremony.
The Independents Acquires Production Firm Phantasm Group
The latest in The Independents’ agency acquisition spree, the Paris-based firm will bring its film and campaign production capabilities to the group at a time when entertainment is an increasingly important lever for fashion.
Mazarine Buys Luxury PR Firm Bacchus
The acquisition bulks up the French creative group with expertise from Bacchus in engaging ultra-high-net-worth individuals.
Exclusive: The Independents Acquires Ma+Group
The communications giant adds Ma+Group’s artist representation and content production skillset to its roster.
TikTok Star Khaby Lame Signs $975 Million Deal to Monetise Global Fan Base
Lame is partnering with Rich Sparkle Holdings Ltd. to turn his 360 million social-media followers into a commercial venture.
Italian Judge Acquits Influencer Chiara Ferragni Over Charity Fraud Claims
The fashion influencer with over 28 million followers was fined almost $1.14 million in 2023 on charges of fraud over allegedly misleading claims linked to charity sales of Ferragni-branded Pandoro Christmas cakes.
Ykone and Mirror Mirror Agencies Merge to Form New Group
The Paris-based agencies joined forces to create One, a new group offering services in event production, influencer marketing and more.