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.
MAC, Chappell Roan and the Power of Polarisation in Marketing
In the wake of the announcement that the Gen Z pop star would become the latest face of MAC Cosmetics, some of her fans criticised her decision. But landing the star will likely still prove to be beneficial for the brand in the end.
MAC, Chappell Roan and the Power of Polarisation in Marketing
In the wake of the announcement that the Gen Z pop star would become the latest face of MAC Cosmetics, some of her fans criticised her decision. But landing the star will likely still prove to be beneficial for the brand in the end.
Opinion: The ‘Ralph Lauren Christmas’ Trend Is Marketing Gold
The company’s viral holiday aesthetic is boosting the brand’s visibility and sales, the result of years of strategic image refinement and product honing, writes Andrea Felsted.
Opinion: The ‘Ralph Lauren Christmas’ Trend Is Marketing Gold
The company’s viral holiday aesthetic is boosting the brand’s visibility and sales, the result of years of strategic image refinement and product honing, writes Andrea Felsted.
Why There Are So Many Influencer Collaborations Right Now
It’s not just your imagination: a growing number of brands are rolling out product collaborations with influencers, hoping to tap their marketing prowess and give customers — both existing and new — a reason to shop.
Why There Are So Many Influencer Collaborations Right Now
It’s not just your imagination: a growing number of brands are rolling out product collaborations with influencers, hoping to tap their marketing prowess and give customers — both existing and new — a reason to shop.
Breaking Down Chanel’s A$AP Rocky Partnership
While it only officially sells women’s clothing, Chanel’s partnership with the rapper is the latest instance of it doubling down on male ambassadors.
Breaking Down Chanel’s A$AP Rocky Partnership
While it only officially sells women’s clothing, Chanel’s partnership with the rapper is the latest instance of it doubling down on male ambassadors.
Case Study | The Art & Science of World-Building
Once the preserve of a handful of high-end labels, world-building has become a powerful method for any brand to create a lasting impression and connect emotionally with customers. Pulling it off requires more than just consistent branding across channels.
Case Study | The Art & Science of World-Building
Once the preserve of a handful of high-end labels, world-building has become a powerful method for any brand to create a lasting impression and connect emotionally with customers. Pulling it off requires more than just consistent branding across channels.
The New Rules for Effective Marketing
J. Crew’s chief marketing officer Julia Collier, Ekimetrics’ partner Sona Abaryan and BoF’s director of content strategy Alice Gividen, join BoF’s Annabel Bolton to discuss how to drive results in fashion and beauty marketing today.
The New Rules for Effective Marketing
J. Crew’s chief marketing officer Julia Collier, Ekimetrics’ partner Sona Abaryan and BoF’s director of content strategy Alice Gividen, join BoF’s Annabel Bolton to discuss how to drive results in fashion and beauty marketing today.
Why This Year’s Holiday Ads Are Going Traditional
Amidst the ‘Ralph Lauren Christmas’ craze, this season, fashion brands embraced traditional holiday storytelling, while celebrity casting choices helped classic themes feel fresh and engaging for younger shoppers.
Why This Year’s Holiday Ads Are Going Traditional
Amidst the ‘Ralph Lauren Christmas’ craze, this season, fashion brands embraced traditional holiday storytelling, while celebrity casting choices helped classic themes feel fresh and engaging for younger shoppers.
Martha Stewart Is American Eagle’s Latest Bet Against Being Boring
The retailer’s holiday campaign, a follow-up to its viral, controversial hit featuring Sydney Sweeney, is its latest effort to maintain cultural momentum. “The enemy for retail is being boring,” said CMO Craig Brommers.
Martha Stewart Is American Eagle’s Latest Bet Against Being Boring
The retailer’s holiday campaign, a follow-up to its viral, controversial hit featuring Sydney Sweeney, is its latest effort to maintain cultural momentum. “The enemy for retail is being boring,” said CMO Craig Brommers.
The Dark Side of ‘Always On’ Marketing
Endless collaborations and celebrity tie-ups have come at a cost, making luxury brands feel more overexposed and interchangeable. Does the industry need to recalibrate its marketing machine?
The Dark Side of ‘Always On’ Marketing
Endless collaborations and celebrity tie-ups have come at a cost, making luxury brands feel more overexposed and interchangeable. Does the industry need to recalibrate its marketing machine?
After a Scandal Nearly Derailed Her Brand, Matilda Djerf Reemerges
Twelve months after the Swedish influencer faced allegations of mistreating her employees, she’s opening a pop-up at the London department store, the brand’s first foray into wholesale.
After a Scandal Nearly Derailed Her Brand, Matilda Djerf Reemerges
Twelve months after the Swedish influencer faced allegations of mistreating her employees, she’s opening a pop-up at the London department store, the brand’s first foray into wholesale.
How to Track Your Brand in the Age of AI
At a BoF Insights breakfast in London, senior executives gathered to explore how algorithms, viral moments and AI are rewriting the rulebook of brand building — and how leaders need to change the way they measure success.
How to Track Your Brand in the Age of AI
At a BoF Insights breakfast in London, senior executives gathered to explore how algorithms, viral moments and AI are rewriting the rulebook of brand building — and how leaders need to change the way they measure success.
Introducing the BoF Insights Brand Pulse Index
The BoF Insights Brand Pulse Index benchmarks how fashion brands measure up across five core dimensions — Discoverability, Identity, Value, Connection and Love — revealing the new dynamics of brand performance in an AI-driven world.
Introducing the BoF Insights Brand Pulse Index
The BoF Insights Brand Pulse Index benchmarks how fashion brands measure up across five core dimensions — Discoverability, Identity, Value, Connection and Love — revealing the new dynamics of brand performance in an AI-driven world.
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.