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.

Companies aiming to maintain a tight hold on brand perception must reckon with the fact that those who feel they’ve been wronged are now empowered. Instead of covering up, brands must actually do better.

As cancel culture evolves, the overused brand apology popular on Instagram and other social media must in turn become more thoughtful through language and action.

Why it's worth reconfiguring your advertising strategy right now.

Brands must reconsider their values, who they are targeting and what they really want to say.

As the call to cancel paid advertising on the social media’s various platforms reaches a tipping point, small to mid-size fashion brands must evaluate where they draw the line between their values and sales.

This week, everyone will be talking about Condé Nast’s latest advertising push, what Nike’s results say about the activewear market and the fate of physical retail. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

BoF breaks down the system of pay gaps, racist exclusion and algorithms that keep black influencers from excelling — and what needs to happen to make it stop.

With parades cancelled and civil rights protests top of mind, many fashion brands are rethinking how they show their support for the LGBTQ community.

This week, everyone will be talking about the steady stream of high-level fashion resignations, a Pride month like no other and retail's shrinking store footprint. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Societal unrest has left consumers more suspicious of branded social responsibility initiatives than ever.

Between the coronavirus pandemic and the reignited Black Lives Matter movement, it’s more important than ever for founders to humanise their brands and highlight their values.

When it comes to supporting social causes, consumers are calling out fashion and beauty companies for virtue signalling. Here’s what brands can do to evolve.
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.