De Beers Makes Sweeping Cuts to Its Elite Diamond-Buying Club
The diamond company produced less than 22 million carats last year, down from almost 35 million in 2022.
digital-media
Marketing
The PR Agency Behind Warby Parker, Everlane and Glossier Goes International
New York-based Derris has acquired London agency Sample as its clients seek growth outside the US market.
The PR Agency Behind Warby Parker, Everlane and Glossier Goes International
New York-based Derris has acquired London agency Sample as its clients seek growth outside the US market.
Media
Is Bustle the Next Condé Nast?
What may set Bustle Digital Group apart from legacy publishers is a rare sense of optimism — that women’s media isn’t dying and that advertising is still good business — along with a content model built on a vast network of underpaid writers creating stories that often capitalise on gaming Google to attract clicks.
Is Bustle the Next Condé Nast?
What may set Bustle Digital Group apart from legacy publishers is a rare sense of optimism — that women’s media isn’t dying and that advertising is still good business — along with a content model built on a vast network of underpaid writers creating stories that often capitalise on gaming Google to attract clicks.
Media
Reinventing Old Media for a New Media World: The FT and the Guardian
The news media business is facing a major crisis, but the chief executives of both the Financial Times and the Guardian, speaking at BoF’s VOICES, said their models proved people value quality journalism in a world of fake news and political polarisation.
Reinventing Old Media for a New Media World: The FT and the Guardian
The news media business is facing a major crisis, but the chief executives of both the Financial Times and the Guardian, speaking at BoF’s VOICES, said their models proved people value quality journalism in a world of fake news and political polarisation.
Media
Condé Nast Sees Early Returns on Its Pivot to Video
Chief revenue and marketing officer Pamela Drucker Mann announces a reorganisation of the advertising division that will make it more nimble after a challenging year that has the publisher shifting its mindset in a competitive market.
Condé Nast Sees Early Returns on Its Pivot to Video
Chief revenue and marketing officer Pamela Drucker Mann announces a reorganisation of the advertising division that will make it more nimble after a challenging year that has the publisher shifting its mindset in a competitive market.
Media
Men's Media Courts the Streetwear Crowd
Can publications keep up with a community that increasingly lives on forums and social media?
Men's Media Courts the Streetwear Crowd
Can publications keep up with a community that increasingly lives on forums and social media?
Media
The Rise of Drake’s OVO Label
The contemporary sportswear line, co-owned by Canadian rapper Drake and business partners Oliver El-Khatib and Noah "40" Shebib, is expected to reach $50 million in revenue this year.
The Rise of Drake’s OVO Label
The contemporary sportswear line, co-owned by Canadian rapper Drake and business partners Oliver El-Khatib and Noah "40" Shebib, is expected to reach $50 million in revenue this year.
Media
New Hearst Magazines President Bets on ‘Content with Purpose’
Troy Young, who took the reins from David Carey in July, speaks exclusively to BoF about his vision for the publishing giant.
New Hearst Magazines President Bets on ‘Content with Purpose’
Troy Young, who took the reins from David Carey in July, speaks exclusively to BoF about his vision for the publishing giant.
Media
Under Scrutiny, Goop Embraces Science
Facing years of claims that it peddles pseudoscience, Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop is hiring real scientists to test and set guidelines for the products it sells. On the agenda: vetting the cosmic powers of 'Brain Dust.'
Under Scrutiny, Goop Embraces Science
Facing years of claims that it peddles pseudoscience, Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop is hiring real scientists to test and set guidelines for the products it sells. On the agenda: vetting the cosmic powers of 'Brain Dust.'
News & Analysis
Teen Vogue Head Phillip Picardi Is Leaving Condé Nast
"He will be the next editor-in-chief at Out, a magazine centered around LGBTQ culture."
Teen Vogue Head Phillip Picardi Is Leaving Condé Nast
"He will be the next editor-in-chief at Out, a magazine centered around LGBTQ culture."
News & Analysis
Vice Shows the Perils of the ‘Greater Fool’ Theory
"Many believed that they could invest in Vice at ever-higher valuations because someone else...would pay an even loftier price."
Vice Shows the Perils of the ‘Greater Fool’ Theory
"Many believed that they could invest in Vice at ever-higher valuations because someone else...would pay an even loftier price."
China
Chinese Shoppers Can’t Get Enough of ‘Haitao’
Start-ups are disrupting China's booming $125 billion cross-border e-commerce trade, providing an alternative to giant platforms accused of manipulating traffic, to force brands into exclusive partnerships.
Chinese Shoppers Can’t Get Enough of ‘Haitao’
Start-ups are disrupting China's booming $125 billion cross-border e-commerce trade, providing an alternative to giant platforms accused of manipulating traffic, to force brands into exclusive partnerships.
Sustainability
Vogue Alumna Jaime Perlman Launches Magazine
The new title, More or Less, features interviews with Heron Preston, Chloë Sevigny and Telfar Clemens.
Vogue Alumna Jaime Perlman Launches Magazine
The new title, More or Less, features interviews with Heron Preston, Chloë Sevigny and Telfar Clemens.
The News in Brief
L’Oréal India in Talks to Acquire Beauty Company Innovist
L’Oréal is in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Bare Anatomy parent Innovist sources told The Economic Times India.
Zegna Chairman Says War Has Clouded Visibility of Demand in Middle East
The Italian fashion house cautioned the war is reducing visibility on demand in the Middle East, which accounts for 7 percent of its sales, though all stores are currently open in the region.
Glossier Appoints New CMO
Nicole Solorzano, who joins from Ouai, is the Millennial beauty brand’s latest hire.
Macy’s CEO Points to E-Shaped Economy, Signalling Consumer Shift
The mention of a forked economy by the head of America’s largest department store signals a heightened wariness that middle-income Americans will continue to spend at the same pace.
France’s Bid to Suspend Shein’s Marketplace Rejected by Appeals Court
The decision from Paris’ Court of Appeal marked a win for the fast-fashion giant after a scandal over sex dolls resembling children for sale on its site.
Coty Announces Board Revamp
The embattled Covergirl owner has appointed five new independent directors amidst a wider leadership and company shakeup.
Zimmermann Names Roberto Eggs CEO
The Moncler Group executive will succeed longtime CEO Chris Olliver, who is staying on as executive chairman.