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.

Brands like Macy’s, Ulta, Dillard’s and TJ Maxx are pausing their affiliate marketing programs to save money during Covid-19. Influencers, who have seen brand sponsorships disappear overnight, are scrambling.

The economic impact of Covid-19 is going to be huge, but we need to preserve the richness of fashion, says the Paris-based PR guru.

Fashion’s biggest night is the latest event to be pushed in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Brands must look for creative, cost-efficient and sensitive ways to communicate during this difficult time.

BoF’s Lauren Sherman and Chantal Fernandez sit down with Glow Recipe Founders Sarah Lee and Christine Chang to unpack the marketing strategy behind the K-beauty-inspired start-up.

Hermès, Balenciaga and Cartier are among the brands advertising on Twitter. The social media platform is dwarfed by Instagram and YouTube, but it’s increasingly seen as a new way to reach young and wealthy consumers.

While print and digital media strategies are still part of the industry’s approach to brand building, firms are beginning to offer non-traditional services and specialities in order to survive the PR evolution.

Cultural relevance doesn’t come easy. BoF identifies the key tactics for making a fashion label feel interesting and of-the-moment without trying too hard.

The viral video platform beloved by Gen-Z is sending three TikTokers to the shows, signalling its ambitions to become a fashion destination.

The event kicked off the 2020 Olympics conversation while showcasing the sportswear giant’s vast offering across categories, drawing entertainment and fashion industry elite.

Despite a long string of Diet Prada-worthy missteps that had stylists, editors and celebrities alike boycotting the brand, it is once again a fixture on the red carpet. BoF tracked the fall and rise.

The market for products fronted by social media stars is crowded, but the upside can be massive. What are the ingredients to a successful launch?
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.