Marc Jacobs Appoints New Chief Marketing Officer
Hearst veteran John Wattiker joins the American fashion house as CMO on the heels of its acquisition from LVMH by WHP Global and G-III.

This week, a Tiffany campaign featuring Beyoncé, Jay-Z, a Basquiat painting and a 128.54-carat diamond offered a window into how LVMH is bringing its playbook to its largest-ever acquisition and the advantages and challenges of marketing brands rooted in the 19th century in today’s world.

The ‘About Love’ campaign features the couple in front of a private collection Jean-Michel Basquiat painting in Tiffany Blue.

In the last year, many companies focused on short-term sales in a bid for survival. Now, they must shift their marketing strategy towards a hybrid approach that re-prioritises telling a brand’s story.

Many fashion and beauty brands have attempted ambitious editorial projects in recent years, with limited success. But they may be part of the secret to building deeper engagement with customers.

The American department store, which emerged from bankruptcy in 2020, is intent on convincing shoppers it is the premiere retail destination as people reenter the world.

The rise of start-ups like Skims and Parade have forced lingerie companies like Victoria’s Secret to evolve. Now, Cosabella, a decades-old lingerie company, is also rebranding to embrace a more inclusive image.

The 184-year-old American jeweller is claiming it is “Not your mother’s Tiffany,” angering some customers on social media. That may mean everything is going according to plan for new owner LVMH.

An Olympics apparel partnership has long offered unparalleled brand visibility and prestige. But the unusual circumstances of this year’s games will bring changes that will last beyond Tokyo.

This week, everyone will be talking about the start of the Tokyo Olympic Games and the lifting of lockdown restrictions in the UK.

Kylie Cosmetics and Balenciaga are the latest brands to wipe their social media accounts ahead of a major launch. Here’s the logic behind the strategy and how to execute well.

This week, everyone will be talking about fashion on television and what’s shaping up to be a banner back-to-school shopping season.

As creators have become a key part of any successful digital marketing strategy, brands and their digital partners are looking to bulk up their influencer operations.
Hearst veteran John Wattiker joins the American fashion house as CMO on the heels of its acquisition from LVMH by WHP Global and G-III.
The global collective has brought film studio Smuggler under its umbrella to bolster its entertainment capabilities.
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.
The couple also wore custom shoes by Christian Louboutin at their Madison Square Garden ceremony.
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.
The acquisition bulks up the French creative group with expertise from Bacchus in engaging ultra-high-net-worth individuals.
The communications giant adds Ma+Group’s artist representation and content production skillset to its roster.
Lame is partnering with Rich Sparkle Holdings Ltd. to turn his 360 million social-media followers into a commercial venture.