Exclusive: The Independents Acquires Ma+Group
The communications giant adds Ma+Group’s artist representation and content production skillset to its roster.

The brand, which celebrates its 65th anniversary this year, is introducing a new logo as part of a larger refresh in a bid to push the brand into the future.

The brand, which celebrates its 65th anniversary this year, is introducing a new logo as part of a larger refresh in a bid to push the brand into the future.

Well, not exactly. But some surprising names made an impression on the red carpet alongside the likes of Loewe, Alaïa and Balmain.

Well, not exactly. But some surprising names made an impression on the red carpet alongside the likes of Loewe, Alaïa and Balmain.

The designer — whose bright, arty clothes earned him a place in the 2021 LVMH Prize Finals, and a guest designer post for Louis Vuitton — curated a set at the Netflix Is a Joke Festival this weekend, the latest example of his creative approach to building brand awareness.

The designer — whose bright, arty clothes earned him a place in the 2021 LVMH Prize Finals, and a guest designer post for Louis Vuitton — curated a set at the Netflix Is a Joke Festival this weekend, the latest example of his creative approach to building brand awareness.

Practitioners of this historically behind-the-scenes profession are building powerful followings, riding a wave of interest in how the fashion sausage is made. But even the highest-profile PRs caution that the client still has to comes first.

Practitioners of this historically behind-the-scenes profession are building powerful followings, riding a wave of interest in how the fashion sausage is made. But even the highest-profile PRs caution that the client still has to comes first.

Join us for a BoF Professional Masterclass that explores the topic in our latest Case Study, “How to Create Cultural Moments on Any Budget.”

Join us for a BoF Professional Masterclass that explores the topic in our latest Case Study, “How to Create Cultural Moments on Any Budget.”

When done effectively, a cultural partnership can rightfully earn its own place in the zeitgeist. But it’s not so easy as just hiring a celebrity to star in an ad campaign; brands must choose a partner that makes sense, find the format that fits best and amplify that message to consumers.

When done effectively, a cultural partnership can rightfully earn its own place in the zeitgeist. But it’s not so easy as just hiring a celebrity to star in an ad campaign; brands must choose a partner that makes sense, find the format that fits best and amplify that message to consumers.

Calvin Klein’s chief marketing officer Jonathan Bottomley speaks to Imran Amed about the strategy behind the brand’s buzzy Jeremy Allen White-fronted campaign.

Calvin Klein’s chief marketing officer Jonathan Bottomley speaks to Imran Amed about the strategy behind the brand’s buzzy Jeremy Allen White-fronted campaign.

Often left out of the picture in a youth-obsessed industry, selling to Gen-X and Baby Boomer shoppers is more important than ever as their economic power grows.

Often left out of the picture in a youth-obsessed industry, selling to Gen-X and Baby Boomer shoppers is more important than ever as their economic power grows.

The brand’s scaled-back Revolve Festival points to a new direction in its signature influencer marketing approach.

The brand’s scaled-back Revolve Festival points to a new direction in its signature influencer marketing approach.

Brands selling synthetic stones should make their provenance clear in marketing, according to the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority.

Brands selling synthetic stones should make their provenance clear in marketing, according to the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority.

The two-weekend music festival kicks off on Friday amid questions about whether it’s losing its cachet with music lovers – and its status as one of fashion’s top marketing opportunities.

The two-weekend music festival kicks off on Friday amid questions about whether it’s losing its cachet with music lovers – and its status as one of fashion’s top marketing opportunities.

The blockbuster album, whose cover features the pop star in a red, white, and blue Rodeo-inspired outfit, could be another watershed moment for the red-hot trend.

The blockbuster album, whose cover features the pop star in a red, white, and blue Rodeo-inspired outfit, could be another watershed moment for the red-hot trend.
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.
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.
The Paris-based agencies joined forces to create One, a new group offering services in event production, influencer marketing and more.
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.
Under new ownership the agencies will rebrand as The Officin.
The new location marks the agency's first in North America.
The artistic director behind Bureau Betak, who has staged hundreds of fashion shows, is debuting his personal artistic studio with a new light installation.