Exclusive: The Independents Acquires Ma+Group
The communications giant adds Ma+Group’s artist representation and content production skillset to its roster.
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How new technologies and cultural shifts are rewiring fashion communications.
Unpacking Fashion’s New AI Marketing Toolkit
From Mango to Zalando, fashion brands are using AI tools to produce faster, cheaper and more personalised campaigns — but keeping content on-brand still requires human creativity and strategic control.
Unpacking Fashion’s New AI Marketing Toolkit
From Mango to Zalando, fashion brands are using AI tools to produce faster, cheaper and more personalised campaigns — but keeping content on-brand still requires human creativity and strategic control.
For American Eagle, Is the Attention Worth the Controversy?
A social media stir accusing the brand’s fall campaign featuring Sydney Sweeney of having “Nazi” undertones caused the retailer — for better or for worse — to regain social media mindshare.
For American Eagle, Is the Attention Worth the Controversy?
A social media stir accusing the brand’s fall campaign featuring Sydney Sweeney of having “Nazi” undertones caused the retailer — for better or for worse — to regain social media mindshare.
ShopMy Doubles Down on Its E-Commerce Ambitions
With a new app and refreshed website, the influencer monetisation platform is looking to rebrand itself as a shopping destination in its own right.
ShopMy Doubles Down on Its E-Commerce Ambitions
With a new app and refreshed website, the influencer monetisation platform is looking to rebrand itself as a shopping destination in its own right.
The Marketing Magic Behind Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle Campaign
Following a challenging year for American Eagle, the retailer is betting on actress Sydney Sweeney’s star power and girl-next-door appeal to drum up interest in its fall campaign.
The Marketing Magic Behind Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle Campaign
Following a challenging year for American Eagle, the retailer is betting on actress Sydney Sweeney’s star power and girl-next-door appeal to drum up interest in its fall campaign.
Why Indie PR Is Favouring Collaboration Over Competition
Public relations has historically been a competitive, cutthroat sector, especially in fashion. But the new generation of independent PR firms are banding together to share their expertise and compete in the age of agency consolidation.
Why Indie PR Is Favouring Collaboration Over Competition
Public relations has historically been a competitive, cutthroat sector, especially in fashion. But the new generation of independent PR firms are banding together to share their expertise and compete in the age of agency consolidation.
The Rise of ‘Ugly-Cute’ Labubu Dolls, in Four Charts
The craze over Pop Mart’s toys speaks to a desire for escapism and customisation during increasingly uncertain economic times — but their popularity may be fleeting.
The Rise of ‘Ugly-Cute’ Labubu Dolls, in Four Charts
The craze over Pop Mart’s toys speaks to a desire for escapism and customisation during increasingly uncertain economic times — but their popularity may be fleeting.
BoF Insights Gathers Industry Leaders to Explore What AI Can Teach Us About Sportswear Challenger Brand Strategies
In New York, leaders from VF Corp, Ugg and more joined BoF Insights, The Business of Fashion’s data and advisory team, to explore a new AI-powered social listening analysis on how challenger sportswear brands are outrunning the competition.
BoF Insights Gathers Industry Leaders to Explore What AI Can Teach Us About Sportswear Challenger Brand Strategies
In New York, leaders from VF Corp, Ugg and more joined BoF Insights, The Business of Fashion’s data and advisory team, to explore a new AI-powered social listening analysis on how challenger sportswear brands are outrunning the competition.
How Brands Are Getting Reddit Marketing Right
From informing shoppers at the research stage to triggering a Super Bowl campaign, Reddit is becoming a gold mine for consumer insights and conversions alike.
How Brands Are Getting Reddit Marketing Right
From informing shoppers at the research stage to triggering a Super Bowl campaign, Reddit is becoming a gold mine for consumer insights and conversions alike.
Rethinking Success Metrics for Brand Ambassadors
Alison Bringé, chief marketing officer at Launchmetrics, Nicole Baum, global head of marketing at Moschino, and Carlota Rodben, founder of Beyond Luxury Group and co-founder of Memora, share their insights on building culturally fluent partnerships — leveraging micro-creators and combining qualitative signals with performance data to drive brand impact.
Rethinking Success Metrics for Brand Ambassadors
Alison Bringé, chief marketing officer at Launchmetrics, Nicole Baum, global head of marketing at Moschino, and Carlota Rodben, founder of Beyond Luxury Group and co-founder of Memora, share their insights on building culturally fluent partnerships — leveraging micro-creators and combining qualitative signals with performance data to drive brand impact.
How Fashion Learned to Love The Real Housewives | The Debrief
Once dismissed as lowbrow entertainment, “The Real Housewives” has quietly transformed into fashion’s guilty pleasure. Diana Pearl joins The Debrief to unpack how reality TV’s most famous franchise found itself embraced by brands, consumers and even luxury insiders.
How Fashion Learned to Love The Real Housewives | The Debrief
Once dismissed as lowbrow entertainment, “The Real Housewives” has quietly transformed into fashion’s guilty pleasure. Diana Pearl joins The Debrief to unpack how reality TV’s most famous franchise found itself embraced by brands, consumers and even luxury insiders.
Building Brand Communities and Lasting Consumer Connections
The Business of Fashion and Klaviyo — a CRM platform for B2C businesses, working with the likes of The Body Shop, Castore, Paul Smith and Dermalogica — hosted a panel event on how brands can capture consumer attention and inspire loyalty in an oversaturated market. Now, BoF shares insights from the discussion.
Building Brand Communities and Lasting Consumer Connections
The Business of Fashion and Klaviyo — a CRM platform for B2C businesses, working with the likes of The Body Shop, Castore, Paul Smith and Dermalogica — hosted a panel event on how brands can capture consumer attention and inspire loyalty in an oversaturated market. Now, BoF shares insights from the discussion.
Influencers Urged to Steer Clear of Politics During US Immigration Crackdown
Lawyers are advising content creators that weighing in on political topics can come with serious risks.
Influencers Urged to Steer Clear of Politics During US Immigration Crackdown
Lawyers are advising content creators that weighing in on political topics can come with serious risks.
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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.
PR Firm BPCM Names New Leadership
Co-founders Vanessa von Bismarck and Carrie Ellen Phillips have appointed chief-of-staff Nancy Cuocci and global managing director Victor de Vita as partners.
WMH Acquires Production Company Profirst France, To Be Merged with Petit Ami
Under new ownership the agencies will rebrand as The Officin.
Radical PR Opens New York Office
The new location marks the agency's first in North America.
Alexandre de Betak to Open His First Independent Atelier During Frieze London
The artistic director behind Bureau Betak, who has staged hundreds of fashion shows, is debuting his personal artistic studio with a new light installation.