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.

Fashion’s favourite term means everything and nothing, creating confusion and potential liabilities for the brands that want to be seen as environmentally friendly.

Missteps included asking Black influencers to lay out money for product and offering below-market rates in the marketing effort tied to the holiday celebrating the end of slavery in the US.

A step further than a standard campaign, influencer-brand product collaborations connect with new and established audiences and are financially beneficial to both parties involved — and they’re becoming an increasingly effective tool in a brand’s marketing arsenal. Exclusively for BoF Professional members, a host of experts break down what it takes to create a successful influencer-brand collaboration.

After a year in isolation, brands are banking on consumers’ bubbling desire. But communicating that looks different than it did before the pandemic.

Awards show ratings have been dwindling for years, but even in the pandemic era, the Academy Awards are still cause for celebration in fashion.

As mid-sized and large-scale communications firms build out their operations, boutique agencies are placing value on quality over quantity.

The global fashion agency is deepening its offerings in the influencer space, a bright spot during the pandemic.

As vaccination campaigns do their work, the fashion industry is itching to fill the calendar with outdoor farmers’ markets and intimate dinners. But digital events aren’t going anywhere, either.

Over the past decade, the rule book for DTC marketing has evolved, forcing brands to consider how they can stand out while still encompassing their values.

The 80-year-old heritage leather goods maker has spent much of the last year leaning into a marketing strategy that emphasised fun. Its efforts are paying off.

Creative Artists Agency’s newly launched fashion division takes aim at ‘dysfunction’ in the industry, just as the world of celebrity representation is changing drastically.

A step further than a standard campaign, influencer-brand product collaborations connect with new and established audiences and are financially beneficial to both parties involved — and they’re becoming an increasingly effective tool in a brand’s marketing arsenal.
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.