Full list of participating institutions: HERE
Art Week NYC today announced the participating cultural institutions and nonprofit organizations for its inaugural citywide event, taking place November 11–14, 2026. Art Week NYC will celebrate New York’s extraordinary art ecosystem by bringing together museums, cultural institutions, galleries, artists, collectors, and audiences across the city. Select museums and institutions are presented in partnership with Bloomberg Connects.
Art Week NYC will feature a full day of public programming presented in partnership with Artforum and the New Museum, Art Week’s primary institutional partner, on Saturday, November 14 at the New Museum Theater.
Under the banner of “Art and the City,” these five talks will feature artists, architects, filmmakers, critics, and writers in five conversations examining the forces shaping art and culture in New York. Topics will include the redesign of notable museum spaces across the city, the growing movement of artists into filmmaking, the economic conditions faced by artists working in New York, and the impact of machine intelligence on studio practice.
This collaboration coincides with a significant moment for the New Museum, including the largest survey to date of the work of Arthur Jafa; the first New York solo museum exhibition of artist Diego Marcon; an exhibition tracing four hundred years in the history of the Bowery; and a new commission by artist Ho Tzu Nyen in the OMA-designed expansion of the museum’s downtown home.
The New Museum’s Toby Devan Lewis Director, Massimiliano Gioni, said, “Art Week NYC is a new initiative that brings the art world together, in a city that has been historically shaped and transformed by artists. We are thrilled that the New Museum will be at its center, as a catalyst for dialogues between artists, architects, curators, filmmakers, and the public: we have always thought of our institution as a place of encounters and conversations—a public plaza for new ideas.”
Art Week NYC will further expand across the city via the participation of leading museums, cultural organizations, nonprofits, and civic institutions.
Designed around the gallery neighborhoods, Art Week NYC will connect programming across Chelsea, Tribeca, the Lower East Side, the Upper East Side, and beyond. The citywide format will encourage audiences to move through New York and experience galleries, museums, cultural institutions, public spaces, and neighborhood destinations as part of one interconnected art week.
“New York City's world-renowned galleries and museums draw art lovers from all over the globe, but they belong first and foremost to the New Yorkers who live here,” said City Council Speaker Julie Menin. “Art Week NYC opens the door for our city's own artists and art lovers to support and be inspired by the creative institutions in our own backyard. The success of our city's cultural sphere has always been built on the voices and hearts of New Yorkers, and this week gives more of them a way to take part.”
“New York City’s cultural landscape is one of our greatest strengths, but it only thrives when New Yorkers are able to experience it, explore it and see themselves as part of it,” said Deputy Speaker Dr. Nantasha Williams. “A thriving cultural ecosystem creates opportunities on both sides: greater visibility and new audiences for artists, and greater access for New Yorkers to the range of art being created and presented across our city. Art Week NYC creates an opportunity to open more doors, bring new audiences into galleries and museums across the city, and introduce people to artists and cultural spaces they may not otherwise encounter. I’m excited about the energy Art Week will bring to our neighborhoods and the opportunity to deepen New Yorkers’ connection to the arts across our city.”
Participating Cultural Institutions and Nonprofits
ADAA (Art Dealers Association of America)
American Folk Art Museum
Americas Society
ArtTable
Asia Society Museum
Brooklyn Experimental Art Foundation
Brooklyn Museum
El Museo del Barrio
Fountain House Gallery
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
International Center of Photography
M-ARCH PROJECTS
Madison Square Park Conservancy
New Museum
New York City Council
Powerhouse Arts
Queens Museum
Studio Museum in Harlem
The FLAG Art Foundation
The Frick Collection
The High Line
The Immigrant Artist Biennial
The Jewish Museum
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Museum of the City of New York
The New York Public Library
Vilcek Foundation
White Columns
Whitney Museum of American Art
Williamsburg Biannual
Throughout the week, participating institutions will present exhibitions and special programming across the city, broadening Art Week NYC beyond traditional gallery districts and into New York’s wider cultural landscape.
About Art Week NYC 12
Taking place November 11–14, 2026, Art Week NYC brings together galleries, museums, artists, collectors, cultural organizations, and audiences for a citywide celebration of contemporary art.
The inaugural edition will feature more than 80 participating galleries across Chelsea, Tribeca, the Lower East Side, and the Upper East Side, alongside institutional programming, conversations, tours, exhibitions, and special events throughout New York City.
Additional programming and VIP experiences to be announced on art-week.com.
Acclaimed actress and producer Michelle Monaghan and award-winning journalist and television personality Natalie Morales will participate in the Flow Space Women’s Health Summit on Thursday, Oct. 15, at Penske Media Corporation’s Los Angeles headquarters. The one-day event will bring together leading experts, advocates and innovators for candid conversations on the latest research, emerging treatments and issues shaping women’s health and wellness today.
Monaghan will discuss the challenges and joys of midlife, from balancing career and family to the importance of friendship, and how her approach to health and wellness has evolved. She will also talk about skin cancer awareness and the importance of self-advocacy in managing one’s health.
Morales, who has spoken publicly about her family’s experience with Alzheimer’s disease, will explore how life’s challenges and unexpected turns can reshape our perspectives on health, well-being and navigating different stages of life.
With a focus on separating the science from the hype, the Summit will explore topics including sexual health and intimacy; the evolving science around peptides and GLP-1s; hormone health after breast cancer; screenings and self-advocacy; ovarian cancer; and innovations including wearable technology and AI.
ADDITIONAL FEATURED SPEAKERS
Also taking the stage will be:
- Valisia LeKae, Tony and Grammy Award-nominated actress, singer and ovarian cancer survivor
- Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell, physician and founder of CliniciansWhoCare.com
- Dr. Avrum Bluming, medical oncologist and co-author of Estrogen Matters
- Dr. Jordan Emont, board-certified OB/GYN and founder of Emont Medicine
- Dr. Jen Berman, board-certified urologist and two-time New York Times bestselling author
- Ashley Turner, licensed psychotherapist and certified psychedelic-assisted therapist
- Dr. Pooja Gidwani, double board-certified in internal and obesity medicine and longevity and metabolic health expert
- Alison Haislip, actor and host of the Big C Energy podcast
- Dr. Kate Balestrieri, clinical and forensic psychologist and certified sex therapist
- Dr. Franziska Haydanek, OB/GYN and medical director of obstetrics at Rochester Regional Health
- Robin Cohen, chair of the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition
The Summit will be hosted by Cait Kiernan, editorial director of Flow Space, and Lauren Iannotti, chief content and live media officer of SHE Media.
EVENT DETAILS
WHEN:
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026
Doors open at 9:30 a.m.; programming concludes at 3:30 p.m.
WHERE:
PMC LA Rooftop
Penske Media Corporation Los Angeles Headquarters
11355 West Olympic Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90064
For more information, visit https://shemedia.swoogo.com/healthsummitfs.
EVENT PARTNERS:
The Flow Space Women’s Health Summit is presented with support from Novartis, AbbVie and Bonafide.
ABOUT FLOW SPACE
Flow Space is SHE Media’s digital and live media platform dedicated to women’s health and the only content brand that blends scientific authority and empathetic storytelling to educate, encourage, and empower midlife women to get loud about—and advocate for—their health. Flow Space delivers science-backed reporting on brain and heart health, medical innovation, longevity, menopause and more, with an emphasis on functional well-being and long-term vitality. Its community of experts and advocates addresses issues ranging from condition-specific treatment to lifestyle optimization and first-person experiences, while Flow Space content explores biotechnology, product innovation and scientific advancements in women’s health. Since its launch at South by Southwest (SXSW) in 2023, Flow Space has built a meaningful community featuring prominent voices including Brooke Shields, Katie Couric, Maria Shriver, Christy Turlington, Sophia Bush and Selma Blair. Through its editorial content and year-round live events, Flow Space fosters conversations that help women feel heard, supported, informed and empowered.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
“Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2027” to Simulcast Live on ABC and Disney+ for the First Time Ever
Druski Joins as Chicago Co-Host
Rita Ora Returns to Co-Host from New York;
Julianne Hough and Rob Gronkowski Return as Las Vegas Co-Hosts
America’s No. 1 New Year’s Eve Celebration Airs LIVE Thursday, Dec. 31, Beginning at 8/7c on ABC and Disney+
[EDITOR’S NOTE]: Media assets HERE
Los Angeles, CA - October 7, 2026 — Today, ABC and Dick Clark Productions (DCP), the world’s largest owner and producer of televised live event entertainment programming, announced that “Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2027” will simulcast on Disney+, alongside the live broadcast on ABC, for the first time in the history of the iconic franchise, giving audiences an exciting new way to experience America's biggest, most-watched New Year's celebration.
Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, “Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve” will welcome award-winning comedian and actor Druski as the Chicago co-host. Featured on the cover of TIME100 Next 2026, which recognizes the world’s influential rising stars, and named the No. 1 most influential creator of 2026 by Rolling Stone, Druski is one of the entertainment industry’s leading comedic voices and has redefined comedy for the modern era, building a massive following through viral sketches, self-produced shows, sold-out tours and more.
Chart-topping artist, actress and global entertainer Rita Ora returns to co-host from New York's Times Square, and renowned multi-hyphenate performer Julianne Hough and NFL legend Rob Gronkowski will return to Las Vegas to lead celebrations from the “Entertainment Capital of the World.”
The telecast’s landmark streaming debut follows a record-breaking 2026 edition that further cemented “Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve” as television's premier New Year's Eve destination. The expanded eight-hour celebration, the longest telecast and largest artist lineup in the show's more than 50-year history, featured 42 performers, four live countdown celebrations, and nearly 100 songs from New York City's Times Square, Las Vegas, Chicago, Puerto Rico, Nashville, Kansas City and beyond.
Consistently ranking as one of America’s most-watched television specials according to Nielsen, “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026” reached 46 million total viewers, making it the No. 1 television program of the night. More than 30 million viewers watched the iconic Times Square Ball Drop at midnight, while the 11:30 p.m.–12:30 a.m. hour alone attracted nearly 20 million viewers, outperforming all competing New Year's Eve programming. The show's expanded late-night coverage also delivered its strongest performance in eight years, with the post-midnight broadcast nearly doubling the previous year's audience.
The nationwide iHeartRadio simulcast reached 2 million listeners across nearly 150 iHeartRadio stations, a +9% increase over the previous year. Social engagement reached new heights as Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve and ABC generated more than 506 million video views across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and X during the five days surrounding the broadcast, a +165% increase year over year.
The 2026 celebration brought together one of the most diverse lineups in franchise history, featuring performances from music legends, global superstars and breakout artists representing every genre. Highlights included Diana Ross ushering in the New Year from Times Square, as well as 4 Non Blondes, 50 Cent, AJR, The All-American Rejects, BigXthaPlug, Chance the Rapper, Chappell Roan, Charlie Puth, Ciara, Daddy Yankee, Demi Lovato, DJ Cassidy's star-studded “Pass The Mic Live!” featuring Busta Rhymes, T.I. and Wyclef Jean, Goo Goo Dolls, Jess Glynne, Jessie Murph, Jordan Davis, LE SSERAFIM, Leon Thomas, Little Big Town, Madison Beer, Maren Morris, Mariah Carey, New Kids on the Block, OneRepublic, Pitbull, Post Malone, Rick Springfield, Russell Dickerson, Tucker Wetmore and Zara Larsson, among many others.
Additional details for this year’s broadcast will be announced in the coming months. “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2027” is produced by Dick Clark Productions, with Ryan Seacrest, Michael Dempsey, Jay Penske, and Barry Adelman serving as executive producers.
Follow “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Threads, join the conversation with #RockinEve and get the latest news and updates at NewYearsRockinEve.com.
About Dick Clark Productions
Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world’s largest owner and producer of televised live event entertainment programming including “The Golden Globes,” the largest awards show in the world to celebrate the best of film, television and podcasting, “American Music Awards,” “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,” the No. 1 entertainment special in America, “Golden Eve,” “Academy of Country Music Awards,” “Billboard Music Awards,” “Rising Stars of Country Music,” Emmy®-winning series “So You Think You Can Dance,” and “American Bandstand,” the iconic and groundbreaking cultural phenomenon that defined a generation. Dick Clark Productions also possesses one of the world’s most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation. For more information, please visit DickClark.com.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
“Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2027” to Simulcast Live on ABC and Disney+ for the First Time Ever
Druski Joins as Chicago Co-Host
Rita Ora Returns to Co-Host from New York;
Julianne Hough and Rob Gronkowski Return as Las Vegas Co-Hosts
America’s No. 1 New Year’s Eve Celebration Airs LIVE Thursday, Dec. 31, Beginning at 8/7c on ABC and Disney+
[EDITOR’S NOTE]: Media assets HERE
Los Angeles, CA - October 7, 2026 — Today, ABC and Dick Clark Productions (DCP), the world’s largest owner and producer of televised live event entertainment programming, announced that “Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2027” will simulcast on Disney+, alongside the live broadcast on ABC, for the first time in the history of the iconic franchise, giving audiences an exciting new way to experience America's biggest, most-watched New Year's celebration.
Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, “Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve” will welcome award-winning comedian and actor Druski as the Chicago co-host. Featured on the cover of TIME100 Next 2026, which recognizes the world’s influential rising stars, and named the No. 1 most influential creator of 2026 by Rolling Stone, Druski is one of the entertainment industry’s leading comedic voices and has redefined comedy for the modern era, building a massive following through viral sketches, self-produced shows, sold-out tours and more.
Chart-topping artist, actress and global entertainer Rita Ora returns to co-host from New York's Times Square, and renowned multi-hyphenate performer Julianne Hough and NFL legend Rob Gronkowski will return to Las Vegas to lead celebrations from the “Entertainment Capital of the World.”
The telecast’s landmark streaming debut follows a record-breaking 2026 edition that further cemented “Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve” as television's premier New Year's Eve destination. The expanded eight-hour celebration, the longest telecast and largest artist lineup in the show's more than 50-year history, featured 42 performers, four live countdown celebrations, and nearly 100 songs from New York City's Times Square, Las Vegas, Chicago, Puerto Rico, Nashville, Kansas City and beyond.
Consistently ranking as one of America’s most-watched television specials according to Nielsen, “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026” reached 46 million total viewers, making it the No. 1 television program of the night. More than 30 million viewers watched the iconic Times Square Ball Drop at midnight, while the 11:30 p.m.–12:30 a.m. hour alone attracted nearly 20 million viewers, outperforming all competing New Year's Eve programming. The show's expanded late-night coverage also delivered its strongest performance in eight years, with the post-midnight broadcast nearly doubling the previous year's audience.
The nationwide iHeartRadio simulcast reached 2 million listeners across nearly 150 iHeartRadio stations, a +9% increase over the previous year. Social engagement reached new heights as Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve and ABC generated more than 506 million video views across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and X during the five days surrounding the broadcast, a +165% increase year over year.
The 2026 celebration brought together one of the most diverse lineups in franchise history, featuring performances from music legends, global superstars and breakout artists representing every genre. Highlights included Diana Ross ushering in the New Year from Times Square, as well as 4 Non Blondes, 50 Cent, AJR, The All-American Rejects, BigXthaPlug, Chance the Rapper, Chappell Roan, Charlie Puth, Ciara, Daddy Yankee, Demi Lovato, DJ Cassidy's star-studded “Pass The Mic Live!” featuring Busta Rhymes, T.I. and Wyclef Jean, Goo Goo Dolls, Jess Glynne, Jessie Murph, Jordan Davis, LE SSERAFIM, Leon Thomas, Little Big Town, Madison Beer, Maren Morris, Mariah Carey, New Kids on the Block, OneRepublic, Pitbull, Post Malone, Rick Springfield, Russell Dickerson, Tucker Wetmore and Zara Larsson, among many others.
Additional details for this year’s broadcast will be announced in the coming months. “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2027” is produced by Dick Clark Productions, with Ryan Seacrest, Michael Dempsey, Jay Penske, and Barry Adelman serving as executive producers.
Follow “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Threads, join the conversation with #RockinEve and get the latest news and updates at NewYearsRockinEve.com.
About Dick Clark Productions
Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world’s largest owner and producer of televised live event entertainment programming including “The Golden Globes,” the largest awards show in the world to celebrate the best of film, television and podcasting, “American Music Awards,” “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,” the No. 1 entertainment special in America, “Golden Eve,” “Academy of Country Music Awards,” “Billboard Music Awards,” “Rising Stars of Country Music,” Emmy®-winning series “So You Think You Can Dance,” and “American Bandstand,” the iconic and groundbreaking cultural phenomenon that defined a generation. Dick Clark Productions also possesses one of the world’s most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation. For more information, please visit DickClark.com.
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New York, NY, September 29, 2026 — Today, Sourcing Journal (SJ), the premier voice for sourcing and manufacturing industry thought leaders, brings together leading executives, policymakers, manufacturers and innovators for its annualFall Summit, “The Global Sourcing Reboot.”
Global sourcing is being reshaped by shifting trade policies, geopolitical instability, evolving sustainability requirements and rapid technological advancement. As the strategies that once defined supply chain success are challenged, brands, retailers and manufacturers are being forced to rethink how, and where, they operate. The 2026 SJ Fall Summit will examine the forces transforming global sourcing and identify the opportunities emerging from this period of disruption, with practical insights into building resilience, managing risk and creating competitive advantage in an increasingly complex global marketplace.
“As the global supply chain enters a complex new era,resilience has never been more urgent and the authoritative intelligence of SJmatters more than ever,” said Amanda Smith, CEO of Fairchild Media Group.“Convening our most influential leaders across manufacturing, retail, andpolicy during this pivotal moment, provides an ideal forum to examine theessential needs of a global reboot, and chart a durable path forward for theentire industry.”
“After years of uncertainty, the industry has moved beyond simply reacting to disruption andis finding new ways to adapt, evolve and take the future into its own hands,”said Kate Nishimura, Deputy Editor, Sourcing Journal, and Angela Velasquez, Executive Editor, SJ Denim. “From new applications of AI and advances in circularity to shifting sourcing markets and deeper collaboration between brands and suppliers, this year’s Summit will examine how the industry is navigating constant change and what that means for the future of global sourcing.”
Amongthe confirmed speakers are:
· Courtney Culbreath, AssociateDirector, Corporate Social Responsibility & ESG, GUESS? Inc.
· Leah Hollinder, Senior Director,Merchandising & Planning, Fjällräven North America
· Maristella Iacobello, Vice President,Global Customs & Trade Governance, PVH Corp.
· Dr. Jason Kra, President, Li &Fung
· Dr. Sheng Lu, Professor & GraduateDirector, Fashion & Apparel Studies, University of Delaware
· Kevin McCoy, Vice President, Made, NewBalance Athletics Inc.
· Lindy O’Brien, Vice President,Recommerce & Returns, Target
· Laura Perdomo, Vice President,Location Operations & Partnerships, Happy Returns
· Elizabeth Richman, General Counsel,EILEEN FISHER Inc.
· Peter Roberts, Founder & ChiefExecutive Officer, Origin USA
· Maithili Shenoy, Founder &Managing Partner, La Naia Group
Foradditional event information, including the full speaker lineup and agenda,visit https://www.events.sourcingjournal.com/sjfallsummit26.
The 2026 Sourcing Journal Fall Summit is supported by Aptean, Better Cotton Initiative, Darn It!,DSV, Hansae, Hyosung and Supima.
AboutSourcing Journal
Since its founding in 2009, SourcingJournal (SJ) has become the premier voice for sourcing community thought leaders.Sourcing Journal’s expert editorial team leads the industry conversation withsmart investigative journalism, breaking news, analysis of global marketconditions. Sourcing Journal reaches a digital audience of 500K+, offers adaily newsletter featuring vital updates on global market conditions, publishesa series of white papers and reports that tackle major global business news andtopics throughout the year and hosts 3 thought leader events including theannual SJ Summit in NYC. Published by Penske Media Corporation and part ofFairchild Media Group, Sourcing Journal leads the trade as the destination forapparel and textile executives looking to make sense of an increasingly complexsourcing landscape.
Today, Fairchild Media Group celebrates Women in Power, bringing together influential leaders across fashion, beauty, retail and beyond for its annual forum at The Glasshouse in New York City. Under this year’s theme, “The Trailblazers: Transforming Opportunity Into Impact,” the full-day program explores how today’s trailblazers are creating opportunities for lasting impact while paving the way for future generations.
“I’m thrilled to be honoring this extraordinary group of women whose remarkable leadership is shaping and defining our industry," said Amanda Smith, CEO of Fairchild Media Group. “Their leadership leaves a lasting legacy for both the businesses they lead and other female leaders. Fairchild Media Group is committed to celebrating their leadership, championing bold innovation, and amplifying women’s voices in the C-suite and beyond. The trailblazers we celebrate here represent a strategic, transformative vision for the future of the entire business landscape.”
The 2026 Women in Power speaker lineup features leaders across fashion, footwear, beauty, retail, media, health and more, including:
• Aimee Bayer-Thomas, Chief Retail Officer, Ulta Beauty
• Kristina Blahnik, Chief Executive Officer, Manolo Blahnik
• Lauren Brindley, Chief Merchandising & Digital Officer, Ulta Beauty
• Emily Cole, Executive Vice President, Chief Product Officer & Creative Director, Kenneth Cole Productions
• Ayesha Curry, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Sweet July Skin
• Christina Fair, President, Consumer Products Division, L'Oréal North America
• Molly Howard, Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer, La Ligne
• Hoda Kotb, New York Times Bestselling Author & Award-Winning Journalist, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Joy 101 and Former Co-anchor, NBC News’ TODAY
• Stephanie Kramer, Chief Human Resources Officer, L'Oréal North America
• Dr. Angela Lamb, Vice Chair, Clinical Operations & Strategy, Mount Sinai Health System
• Valerie Macaulay, Co-founder & Chief Creative Officer, La Ligne
• Kelly Mahoney, Chief Marketing Officer, Ulta Beauty
• Meredith Melling, Co-founder & Chief Brand Officer, La Ligne
• Cathy O’Brien, Founder, WellSpace for Women
• Michelle Peluso, Chief Executive Officer, Revlon Group Holdings
• Dr. Elisa Port, Chief of Breast Surgery, Mount Sinai Health System
• Tracy Reese, Founder & Designer, Hope for Flowers
• Gemma Rhodes, Senior Director, Direct to Consumer, EMEA, New Balance Athletics Inc.
• Alejandra Rojas, Creative Director & Chief Executive Officer, Alejandra Alonso Rojas
• Tricia Smith, Global Chief Executive Officer, Anthropologie Group
• Kecia Steelman, President & Chief Executive Officer, Ulta Beauty
• Aniela Unguresan, Founder, EDGE Certified Foundation
• Elyse Walker, Founder, elysewalker
• Aleesha Worthington, Vice President, Marketing, WHP Global
See the full Women in Power program and speaker lineup HERE.
Also today, WWD, Footwear News (FN), and Beauty Inc release the Women in Power 2026 list, celebrating women making an impact across fashion, beauty, retail and beyond. View the full 2026 list HERE.
Past Women in Power honorees include Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Tiffany Dufu, President, Tory Burch Foundation; Sara and ErinFoster, Writers, Producers, Podcasters, and Founders, Favorite Daughter; Paloma Elsesser, Model; Sonia Cheng, CEO, Rosewood Hotel Group; and Chemena Kamali, Creative Director, Chloé, representing leaders across industries and creative pursuits.
The 2026 Women in Power event is presented by Wolverine Worldwide, with support from Anne Klein, CEW, Cosnova, Glamsquad, The Glasshouse, Hunter, New Balance, Ulta Beauty and Unilever.
About WWD
Women’s Wear Daily (WWD) provides a balance of timely, credible business news and key fashion trends for leading retailers, designers, manufacturers, marketers, financiers, Wall Street analysts, international moguls, media executives, ad agencies, trend-makers, and global consumers. Founded in 1910 by Edmund Fairchild and helmed for over two decades by legendary publisher John B. Fairchild, WWD has been the daily media of record and the industry voice of authority for over 115 years. Operated and published by Penske Media Corporation under Fairchild Media Group, WWD reaches a global audience of nearly 16 million+ every month across print, digital, mobile, video, social, and events, including the annual WWD Apparel & Retail CEO Summit and Global Summits in 3 international markets. As an increasingly complex marketplace heightens the need for information and competitive intelligence, WWD delivers spirited coverage with frequency, integrity, and a legacy of getting it right and getting it first.
About Footwear News
Footwear News (FN) is the definitive authority for top industry decision makers and shoe-loving consumers. From powerplayers to style icons to sports and entertainment’s A-list, FN draws on its 80 years of history inside the business of footwear and retail to break vital news stories and provide expert analysis and interviews. Led by an expert team of journalists across digital, print, social, video, and live events including the “Shoe Oscars,” the Footwear News Achievement Awards (FNAAs), FN connects millions of insiders to the stars and legends of the footwear business. Published by Penske Media Corporation and part of Fairchild Media Group, FN is the premier news resource for the ever-evolving global shoe and sneaker market.
About Beauty Inc
Beauty Inc is the insider’s authority for the global Beauty industry, delivering the news, trends and insights that shape the category. Launched in 2007 as an expansion of Women’s Wear Daily’s longstanding coverage of the sector, Beauty Inc has become the premier source for reporting and analysis across Beauty, Wellness and Retail. With six print issues per year, a twice-weekly digital newsletter and expanded coverage on WWD.com, Beauty Inc provides comprehensive coverage of the category. Key franchises include the WWD Beauty Top 100, a global ranking of the world’s largest firms, Greatest of All Time, and the Beauty Inc Power Brands. Beauty Inc reaches nearly 3 million on WWD.com, 6 million+ across WWD's social media handles, and is home to the industry’s most highly regarded events, including the WWD Beauty CEO Summit, the Beauty Inc Awards, the Los Angeles Beauty forum, and the Catalysts.
SXSW, the largest cultural event in the United States, today announced that Penske Media Corporation has transitioned from a majority stakeholder to full owner. The move represents a seamless evolution of a multi-year strategic partnership built on shared ambition, strong financial growth, and international expansion. SXSW will remain headquartered in Austin, where its flagship Conference & Festivals and SXSW EDU will continue to take place. SXSW 2027 runs March 15–21, preceded by SXSW EDU, March 13–16.
The partnership began in 2021, when PMC invested in SXSW following the severe financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, providing critical capital that helped secure the event’s future. Over the past several years, PMC and SXSW have worked together to strengthen the company’s long-term foundation, expand opportunities for programming, partnerships, and community building, and grow its global presence in Europe. SXSW will continue to be led from Austin, with a focus on preserving the deep community relationships that have long defined the event.
Founded by Roland Swenson, Nick Barbaro, Louis Jay Meyers and Louis Black, SXSW has played a central role in Austin’s evolution as an international destination for music, film, technology and the creative industries. Under their leadership, SXSW created a new model for bringing different industries and communities together and established a global event that remains deeply connected to its hometown.
“It's been a great joy and honor to help build this company from the ground up,” said Nick Barbaro, SXSW co-founder. “We could never have done this anywhere but Austin, and thanks to the hard work and dedication of so many talented people who’ve cared deeply about its purpose over the years, SXSW continues to impact the lives of countless artists and innovators around the world. It’s been a great ride and we look forward to watching SXSW continue to grow in vibrant new ways while remaining focused on helping creative people achieve their goals.”
"SXSW combines exceptional leadership and a proven playbook with a live event experience that is second to none." said Jay Penske, Chairman and CEO, Penske Media Corporation. “Premium live experiences are central to Penske Media’s future, and we are thrilled to increase our stake in SXSW, and provide the company with further backing and together write the most expansive chapter in its history."
The transaction reflects PMC’s continued investment in global live events that convene influential communities across entertainment, media, music, technology, fashion, art and culture. PMC’s portfolio of events and experiences already includes the Golden Globes, Latin Music Week, the Academy of Country Music Awards, the Billboard Music Awards, and New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, and over 315 additional live experiences produced and built by PMC brands including Billboard, Rolling Stone, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, WWD and Sportico.
Since its founding in 1987, SXSW has grown from an Austin music event into an internationally recognized destination for discovery and connection across technology, film and television, music, education, comedy, culture and business. Each year, SXSW brings global creative and professional communities to Austin while providing a platform for the artists, entrepreneurs, innovators, and organizations that make the city distinctive.
New York, NY – August 13, 2026 – Today, global music authority Billboard announced its R&B Hip-Hop Live concert, a celebration of noteworthy and rising talent, on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at the iconic Brooklyn Steel in New York City. Sponsored by Rotation, the home of Hip-Hop and R&B on Amazon Music, this event is a centerpiece of Billboard’s R&B Hip-HopWeek and will feature electrifying performances by Lucky Daye, Yung Miami, and sets from the genre’s brightest rising stars: Destin Conrad, Samara Cyn, and Skippa.
Billboard R&B Hip-Hop Live tickets are available starting August 13, 2026 at 10am ET at the link HERE. Concertgoers who have downloaded and are signed into the Amazon Music app will be able to use an exclusive “Fast Entry Lane” onsite that allows them to skip to the front of the line. QR codes will also be available for those that do not have an account and wish to sign-up and utilize this perk.
“Billboard has always been at the epicenter of music and culture,” said Mike Van, CEO of Billboard. “As hip-hop, R&B and Caribbean music continue to shape culture around the world, we're committed to championing the emerging voices, generational artists and passionate fans driving these genres forward."
EVENT DETAILS:
- Event Name: Billboard R&B Hip-Hop Live
- Date: September 10, 2026, Doora at 8pm
- Location: Brooklyn Steel, Brooklyn, NY
- Admission: Tickets on sale now HERE, show is 18+
For more updates on the concert lineup, activities, and ticket information, please visit https://live.billboard.com/rbhh
ABOUT BILLBOARD
Billboard is the ultimate barometer of success in music. Through its iconic charts, breaking news, thought leadership, multi-platform storytelling and world class events, Billboard tracks the world’s top musicians and the business that powers them. Since its origin in 1894, music leaders and fans across the world look to Billboard as the most trusted source for music information, spanning more than a dozen countries and published in 10 languages. The prestigious BillboardMusic Awards are the only premium awards ceremony that recognize musicians for their undeniable achievements on the Billboard charts, using pure data to determine the winners, rather than relying on opaque committees or undisclosed voters to select the honorees giving fans maximum impact at each year's ceremony, as Billboard's chart data measures fans' engagement with their favorite music. Billboard’s other premium experiences range from the Billboard Power 100 to Billboard Women in Music, Billboard Latin Music Week, and BillboardLive, which connects the most impactful artists and industry leaders with fans from all cultures and corners of the globe.
ABOUT AMAZON MUSIC
Amazon Music is an immersive audio entertainment service that connects fans, artists, and creators through music, podcasts, and culture. Amazon Music brings fans closer to what they love, with curated and personalized playlists, artist livestreams, artist merch, and Amazon Exclusive podcasts. Prime members get access to over 100 million songs in shuffle mode, All-Access playlists, plus the largest catalog of top ad-free podcasts, included with their membership. Customers can subscribe to Amazon Music Unlimited for full, on-demand access to 100 million songs in HD, a growing catalog of Ultra HD and Spatial audio, and one audiobook a month from the world’s largest selection of audiobooks from Audible. Anyone can listen to Amazon Music by downloading the free Amazon Music app, or wherever they listen to music including Alexa-enabled devices. Learn more at amazon.com/music.
Today, Women’s Wear Daily (WWD) proudly announces Bernard Arnault as the recipient of the 2026 John B. Fairchild Honor, WWD’s highest distinction. The award will be presented live during the WWD Honors ceremony on October 27, 2026, in New York City.
Presented annually at the WWD Honors ceremony, the John B. Fairchild Honor recognizes individuals whose creativity, vision, and leadership have left an enduring impact on the global fashion industry. Named for WWD’s legendary publisher, the John B. Fairchild Honor celebrates transformative careers that have shaped fashion and business on a global scale. Past recipients include Ralph Lauren, Giorgio Armani, Karl Lagerfeld, Leonard Lauder, Miuccia Prada, Tommy Hilfiger, Maria Grazia Chiuri, Brunello Cucinelli, Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti.
The WWD Honors event, a star-studded gathering in New York City, brings together the industry's leading executives, creatives, and changemakers for an evening honoring those whose work continues to define the future of fashion, beauty, and retail, culminating with the presentation of the John B. Fairchild Honor.
“WWD’s John B. Fairchild Award honors an industry-defining legacy, and few leaders have shaped global luxury on the scale of Bernard Arnault,” said Amanda Smith, CEO, Fairchild Media Group. “Presenting him with this recognition is a watershed moment not only for WWD, but for the global fashion community. It is a testament to the very definition of leadership and to an individual with the rare ability to redefine the boundaries of vision, scale, and craftsmanship.”
“I am honored to receive the John B. Fairchild Award," said Arnault, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton. "I knew well and respected John and his approach to talking about creativity. He broadened WWD’s coverage to go beyond fashion into the people behind the business as well as expanding into beauty and culture, all areas that are important to LVMH.”
“Mr. Fairchild met scores of designers and executives throughout his legendary and groundbreaking career yet admired and spoke fondly of few, and one of those was Bernard Arnault. He lauded him of course for his business acumen but, above all, for his passion for creativity, one he shared with Mr. Fairchild.” said James Fallon, Chief Content Officer, Fairchild Media Group. “He would always talk excitedly about touring stores in Paris with him, and of course offering his honest and unfiltered opinions! It is an immense privilege to present this year’s WWD John B. Fairchild Honor to Mr. Arnault, one that I am sure would thrill Mr. Fairchild himself.”
"I am grateful to the teams at WWD for maintaining his legacy, for their ongoing support to our maisons and for keeping us informed and inspired,” Arnault added. “Thank you for giving me an honor bearing a legend’s name.”
WWD Honors is held in conjunction with the WWD Apparel & Retail CEO Summit, taking place October 27-28, 2026.
The 2026 WWD Honors event is sponsored by Presenting Partner: Aily Labs. Event Partners also include Aetrex, Boston Consulting Group, Google, Katten, Pixel Moda, Saudi Fashion Commission and more to follow.
About WWD
Women’s Wear Daily (WWD) provides a balance of timely, credible business news and key fashion trends for leading retailers, designers, manufacturers, marketers, financiers, Wall Street analysts, international moguls, media executives, ad agencies, trend-makers, and global consumers. Founded in 1910 by Edmund Fairchild and helmed for over two decades by legendary publisher John B. Fairchild, WWD has been the daily media of record and the industry voice of authority for over 115 years. Operated and published by Penske Media Corporation under Fairchild Media Group, WWD reaches a global audience of nearly 16 million+ every month across print, digital, mobile, video, social, and events, including the annual WWD Apparel & Retail CEO Summit and Global Summits in 3 international markets. As an increasingly complex marketplace heightens the need for information and competitive intelligence, WWD delivers spirited coverage with frequency, integrity, and a legacy of getting it right and getting it first.
Today, Dick Clark Productions (DCP), the world’s largest owner and producer of televised live event entertainment programming, announced the launch of DCP Studios, a new in-house division created to expand the company’s creative and production capabilities for its partners and talent across its rich portfolio of shows including: The Golden Globes, Dick Clark’s New Years’ Rockin’ Eve, Academy of Country Music Awards, American Music Awards and more. The DCP Studios team will also serve as the branded production studio for ambitious, portfolio-wide PMX brand partnerships.
As part of Penske Media Corporation’s recent acquisition of Vox Media, a team of creative and production leaders from the team formerly known as Vox Creative will join DCP to establish the company’s first-ever in-house DCP Studios division. Based in Los Angeles and New York, DCP Studios will serve as an always-on branded content studio, creating and producing campaigns for partners and audiences across platforms including social, digital, podcasts, live experiences and premium video, while expanding DCP’s ability to deliver sustained storytelling, deeper audience engagement and a broader range of creative services throughout the year.
Yosef Johnson will helm the new division, bringing more than 15 years of experience across branded content, creative strategy and production. Most recently SVP and Head of Vox Creative, Vox Media’s award-winning in-house brand studio, Johnson oversaw creative development, strategy, client management and experiential and branded content production for advertisers. Throughout his career, Johnson has led the development of cross-platform campaigns, purpose-driven documentaries, podcasts, written features, audio campaigns and social-first storytelling, with prior leadership roles at Group Nine Media, NowThis, and Wieden+Kennedy New York, where he worked across brands including Nike, Jordan Brand, and ESPN.
“I’m thrilled to bring this extraordinary team into DCP and have the opportunity to build exciting new partnerships with advertisers, rooted in the iconic legacy and live entertainment of both DCP and the expanding portfolio at PMX,” said Johnson, Head of DCP Studios. “We’re excited to create rich, enduring stories around powerful IP, franchises and longstanding talent relationships, and to help our brand partners show up in ways that are culturally resonant, creatively ambitious and built for every platform where audiences engage.”
“DCP Studios expands our ability to tell a wider array of stories for partners and audiences across every platform, while also allowing us to offer a broader range of creative services through an always-on studio model,” said Mike Chuthakieo, Chief Commercial Officer, Dick Clark Productions.
Vox Creative has been a trusted brand content studio for more than a decade and is a multi-year winner of Digiday’s Best Branded Content Studio. The incoming team has created award-winning work for hundreds of advertisers, across social, podcasts, live experiences, premium video, and documentaries. Most recently, timed to the World Cup, the team released Soccer Meets America, in association with Verizon, a docuseries that premiered on Roku as part of an integrated campaign featuring social IRL moments, fan-focused screenings, and editorial storytelling.
About Dick Clark Productions
Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world’s largest owner and producer of televised live event entertainment programming including “The Golden Globes,” the largest awards show in the world to celebrate the best of film, television and podcasting, “American Music Awards,” “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,” the No. 1 entertainment special in America, “Golden Eve,” “Academy of Country Music Awards,” “Billboard Music Awards,” “Rising Stars of Country Music,” Emmy®-winning series “So You Think You Can Dance,” and “American Bandstand,” the iconic and groundbreaking cultural phenomenon that defined a generation. Dick Clark Productions also possesses one of the world’s most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation. For more information, please visit DickClark.com.
About Penske Media Corporation
Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate monthly audience of more than 500 million people. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media and owns over 300 live events, while reaching audiences across all screens. Penske Media is recognized, as one of the Top 100 Private Companies in the United States and North America.
Our Companies & Brands
Iconic Media Brands (PMX): Variety, Rolling Stone, The Verge, Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, Eater, Sportico, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, VIBE, IndieWire, SB Nation, ARTFORUM, POPSUGAR, Gold Derby, BEAUTY INC, Art in America, Punch, The Dodo, and more.
Live Events & Experiences: The Golden Globes, SXSW, Academy of Country Music Awards (ACMs), Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), Dick Clark's New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, SXSW London, American Music Awards (AMAs), and Latin Music Week.
Data & Analytics: Luminate, the premier music and entertainment data and analytics company.
Global Footprint
PMC and its subsidiaries are co-headquartered in New York and Los Angeles, with additional offices spanning 14 countries worldwide.
Visit www.PMC.com to explore our complete portfolio.
Fresh off a history-making run that saw him earn a Guinness World Record at BST Hyde Park in London for the largest gathering of people wearing bald caps, perform before a record-breaking crowd of nearly 70,000 fans, and complete sold-out I Am Back tours across North America and Europe, global superstar Pitbull is bringing his momentum to Billboard Latin Music Week 2026.
Today, Billboard, the global authority in music, announced that the GRAMMY® Award-winning global recording artist will join the 2026 edition of Billboard Latin Music Week. Taking place October 19–22, 2026, at the iconic Faena Forum Miami Beach, the event will once again serve as the industry’s premier gathering celebrating the power, influence, and future of Latin music and culture. Tickets are on sale now at BillboardLatinMusicWeek.com.
Armando Christian Pérez, globally known as Pitbull, is a GRAMMY Award-winning independent international superstar, entrepreneur, education ambassador, and motivational speaker whose influence extends far beyond music. Currently on his global I'm Back Tour with Lil Jon, Pitbull continues to captivate audiences around the world. With billions of audio streams and video views, hundreds of gold and platinum certifications, and a career that has redefined global crossover success, he remains one of the most influential artists in music.
Beyond the stage, Pitbull has built a thriving business portfolio as the founder of the Mr. 305 record label and Voli 305 Vodka, while also launching Globalization, his SiriusXM channel dedicated to global rhythmic hits. A passionate advocate for education, he co-founded SLAM! (Sports Leadership Arts Management), a nationally recognized tuition-free public charter school network that now serves more than 10,000 students across 14 campuses throughout the United States, empowering the next generation through innovative learning and leadership.
Recognized as the longest-running, highest-profile, and most influential gathering in the Latin music industry, Billboard Latin Music Week is hailed as the birthplace for some of the industry's biggest stars. The event features multiple days of can't-miss programming, including show-stopping performances, exclusive panels, interactive workshops, and curated showcases, bringing together leading artists, creators, and executives shaping the future of Latin music with fans across the globe, including:
Exclusive conversations with today's biggest Latin music stars and emerging voices.
Industry panels with leaders shaping the future of Latin entertainment.
Dynamic live performances and fan events.
Networking opportunities with top executives, artists, and tastemakers.
Additionally, this year’s lineup includes, Greeicy, Jay Wheeler, Jessi Uribe, Kany García, Lola Indigo, Paola Jara, RaiNao, Rawayana, Ryan Castro, Trueno, and Zhamira, with additional talent to be revealed in the coming weeks., with many more to be revealed soon. Executives panelists include Nat Pastor, Tommy Mottola, and Victor Gonzalez, alongside many more industry leaders to be announced soon.
Billboard Latin Music Week has been the driving force behind the most impactful conversations and cultural moments across Latin music for over three decades, connecting generations of artists, industry leaders, and fans alike. Each year, the event continues to shape the future of the genre on a global stage, solidifying its place as one of the most influential celebrations in entertainment. Last year’s sold-out events brought together some of the biggest names in Latin music, featuring star-studded conversations with artists like Anuel AA, Carín León, Carlos Vives, Daddy Yankee, Danny Ocean, DJ Khaled, Gloria & Emilio Estefan, Emilia, Ivy Queen, Kali Uchis, Laura Pausini, Myke Towers, Ozuna, Rawayana, Tokischa, and many more. This year’s edition will once again spotlight the continued global rise and influence of Latin sounds and storytelling.
The 2026 Billboard Latin Music Week kicks off Monday, October 19th, 2026, with a packed week of programming that includes artist conversations, panels, live performances, hands-on workshops, brand activations, networking opportunities, and more.
Billboard Latin Music Week will coincide with the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards, taking place in Miami on Thursday, October 22, and will broadcast live on Telemundo and Peacock. More details about the event to be announced soon.
For more information on Billboard Latin Music Week and the latest updates, visit BillboardLatinMusicWeek.com.
Sponsors include Harbourview Equity Partners, HYBE Latin America, Sonesta International Hotels, the official hotel sponsor of Billboard Latin Music Week, and Lincoln, the official auto partner of Billboard Latin Music Week.
Follow the event on social media:
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Join the conversation: #BillboardLatinWeek
For sponsorship opportunities please reach out to:
Ed Stepankovsky: estepankovsky@billboard.com
Pam Sturchio: psturchio@billboard.com
Joe Maimone: joe.maimone@billboard.com
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ABOUT BILLBOARD:
Billboard is the ultimate barometer of success in music. Through its iconic charts, breaking news, thought leadership, multi-platform storytelling and world class events, Billboard tracks the world’s top musicians and the business that powers them. Since its origin in 1894, music leaders and fans across the world look to Billboard as the most trusted source for music information, spanning 15 countries and published in 10 languages. The prestigious Billboard Music Awards are the only premium awards ceremony that recognize musicians for their undeniable achievements on the Billboard charts, using pure data to determine the winners, rather than relying on opaque committees or undisclosed voters to select the honorees giving fans maximum impact at each year's ceremony, as Billboard's chart data measures fans' engagement with their favorite music. Billboard’s other premium experiences range from the Billboard Power 100 to Billboard Women in Music, Billboard Latin Music Week, and Billboard Live, which connects the most impactful artists and industry leaders with fans from all cultures and corners of the globe.
ABOUT HARBOURVIEW EQUITY PARTNERS
HarbourView Equity Partners is an investment firm focused on opportunities to support content across the entertainment, sports, and media markets. The firm seeks businesses or assets powered by IP and investment opportunities that aim to build enduring asset value and returns. HarbourView has been extremely active since launching in 2021, amassing roughly $3.88 billion* in regulatory assets under management including over 70+ music catalogs to date and investments in various portfolio companies with management teams in its core industries. The firm's distinctly diverse music portfolio features thousands of titles spanning numerous genres, eras, and artists, amounting to a diversified catalog of ~41,000+ songs across both master recordings and publishing income streams. The company is headquartered in Newark, NJ.
ABOUT HYBE LATIN AMERICA
HYBE Latin America is the regional arm of HYBE, dedicated to amplifying the vibrant voices and diverse talents of Latin American artists on the global stage. Rooted in a deep appreciation for the region's cultural richness, HYBE Latin America blends traditional rhythms with cutting-edge artistry, creating a dynamic platform where innovation meets heritage.
Committed to empowering artists with creative autonomy and state-of-the-art resources, HYBE Latin America fosters a collaborative environment that transcends borders and unites fans worldwide. Through groundbreaking music, unforgettable live experiences, and meaningful cultural exchanges, HYBE Latin America redefines Latin music’s global identity, shaping the future of entertainment while celebrating the heart of the region.
ABOUT LINCOLN
Lincoln is the luxury automotive brand of Ford Motor Company, committed to creating compelling vehicles with an exceptional ownership experience to match. For more information about Lincoln, please visit media.lincoln.com or www.lincoln.com.
ABOUT SONESTA:
Sonesta is the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. according to Smith Travel Research (STR) with approximately 1,100 properties totaling 100,000 guest rooms across 13 brands in 11 countries. Sonesta owns, manages and/or franchises under The Royal Sonesta®, The James™, Classico Collection by Sonesta™, Sonesta Hotels, Resorts & Cruises®; MOD Collection by Sonesta™, Sonesta Select®; Sonesta Essential®, Sonesta ES Suites®, Sonesta Simply Suites®, Red Lion Hotels, Inns & Suites by Sonesta®; Signature Inn® by Sonesta; Americas Best Value Inn by Sonesta™ and Canadas Best Value Inn by Sonesta™. Redefining hospitality through its award-winning Sonesta Travel Pass loyalty program, Sonesta offers guests the opportunity to earn and redeem points for unparalleled value and personalized experiences. Sonesta Travel Pass members receive the best rates, earn immediate points towards free nights, and accelerated status progression based on stays. Join now at sonesta.com/join-travel-pass. For more information about Sonesta visit Sonesta.com.
Sourcing Journal (SJ), the premier voice for sourcing community thought leaders, introduces Visions of Tomorrow, a new flagship event celebrating the innovators, technologies and ideas redefining the global supply chain. Taking place on Monday, July 27, 2026, in New York City, the inaugural gathering will bring together executives from across fashion, retail and technology for an evening of panel discussions, industry recognition and networking focused on the future of sourcing.
As sourcing has evolved from a back-office function into a strategic driver of brand transformation, Visions of Tomorrow reflects the growing influence of supply chain leaders in shaping business strategy, product development and operational excellence. Through conversations exploring artificial intelligence, digital product creation, and next-generation logistics, the event will examine the strategies transforming the industry while honoring the visionaries driving its future.
“Visions of Tomorrow is a testament to the enduring strength and authority of the Sourcing Journal brand,” said Amanda Smith, CEO, Fairchild Media Group. “As the definitive leader in the supply chain and manufacturing space, our role is not just to report on the industry, but to champion the pioneers who are actively redefining the future of the industry. This year’s event honoring visionaries across fashion technology, product and AI innovation is a vital investment in our continued growth, reinforcing Sourcing Journal as the essential, forward-looking voice driving our community's global conversation.”
This year's honorees and speakers include:
- Meg Ball, Senior Director, Creative Technology & AI Enablement, Centric Brands
- Beth Esponnette, Co-founder, Chief Product Officer & Chair, Unspun
- Sandra Gagnon, Senior Director, 3D Digital Product Creation, Target
- Carmen Gama, Director, Circular Design, Eileen Fisher
- Jessica Murphy, Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer, True Fit
“Visions of Tomorrow is designed to challenge assumptions, spark new ideas and bring the industry together to explore the innovations shaping the future of sourcing. We're excited to recognize the leaders driving meaningful change while creating a forum for conversations that will help shape what's next,” said Kate Nishimura, Deputy Editor, Sourcing Journal, and Angela Velasquez, Executive Editor, SJ Denim, who will cohost Visions of Tomorrow.
Presented with support from Centric Software and PI Apparel, Visions of Tomorrow reflects Sourcing Journal's commitment to convening the leaders and ideas shaping the future of global sourcing.
Event Details
Sourcing Journal: Visions of Tomorrow
Date: Monday, July 27, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET
Location: SECOND, 849 6th Ave., New York, NY 10001
Media Credentials: MEDIA RSVP / Abby Kalicka, akalicka@pmc.com
For additional event information, the latest agenda and speaker updates, see HERE.
About Sourcing Journal
Since its founding in 2009, Sourcing Journal (SJ) has become the premier voice for sourcing community thought leaders. Sourcing Journal’s expert editorial team leads the industry conversation with smart investigative journalism, breaking news, analysis of global market conditions. Sourcing Journal reaches a digital audience of 500K+, offers a daily newsletter featuring vital updates on global market conditions, publishes a series of white papers and reports that tackle major global business news and topics throughout the year and hosts 3 thought leader events including the annual SJ Summit in NYC. Published by Penske Media Corporation and part of Fairchild Media Group, Sourcing Journal leads the trade as the destination for apparel and textile executives looking to make sense of an increasingly complex sourcing landscape.
New York, NY May 14, 2020: Penske Media Corporation (PMC) today announced its strategic investment in leading event management and technical production agency LDJ Productions. The investment diversifies PMC’s existing portfolio of media brands that includes Rolling Stone, Variety, Robb Report, SHE Media, Deadline, ARTnews, and WWD, and will fuel PMC’s ability to further leverage its brands’ world-class content with an in-house live media team.
“Having worked with Laurie and her exceptional team across various PMC brands’ events, we know first-hand the quality of people at LDJ,” said PMC Chairman and CEO Jay Penske. “While some might only see a challenging environment for all live events and experiences, I see an opportunity to partner with one of the finest experiential agencies in the world and more closely collaborate with LDJ’s unparalleled ability to deliver innovative, quality experiences across our brands for many years to come.”
With a brilliant team of designers, engineers and show producers, LDJ brings to PMC its proven commitment to present creative and innovative solutions that amplify the guest experience, create brand loyalty, and leave attendees with long-lasting impressions. Additionally, LDJ has invested significantly in LDJ+, their “Virtual Event” platform, and is a leader in customizable, enterprise-level service as the industry pivots to connecting with their audiences digitally while maintaining a high-quality production value.
With this collaborative partnership, PMC brings to LDJ its operational expertise along with the potential for new business development and escalated growth.
“Jay has assembled some of the very best brands in the world under the PMC umbrella and we are thrilled to join the growing team,” said LDJ CEO Laurie DeJong. “We look forward to leveraging our expertise with PMC’s ambitious and forward-thinking brand leaders as we collectively dream up new ways to provide meaningful experience-driven connections for our clients.”
Based in New York, LDJ’s diverse clientele includes Fortune 500 companies worldwide across a variety of industries that include fashion, beauty, tech, media, finance, and luxury automotive. Having already worked with PMC brands Rolling Stone, WWD and SHE Media, LDJ will seamlessly extend across PMC brands’ industry expertise in entertainment, luxury, tech, fashion, beauty, art and lifestyle.
The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
About LDJ Productions
LDJ Productions is a leading experiential production and creative agency headquartered in New York City. With an eclectic industry array and a diverse clientele, LDJ is positioned at the forefront of brand innovation and at the intersection of live media, arts, culture, and commerce. LDJ’s mission is to form lasting client partnerships, encouraging growth, use of innovative technologies, and a return on live and digital experiences. Their focus is on amplifying the guest experience while creating brand loyalty and leaving lasting impressions. Learn more at http://www.ldjproductions.com.
About Penske Media
Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading digital media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a monthly audience of more than 240 million and empowers more than 1 million global CEOs, executives, and thought-leaders in business markets that impact the world. Our dynamic events, data services, and rich content entertain and educate today’s technology, entertainment, retail, fashion, beauty, art and lifestyle sectors. Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 12 countries worldwide, Penske Media is the way global business leaders and influencers are informed, connected, and inspired. To learn more about PMC and its constellation of iconic brands, please visit www.pmc.com.
Penske Media Press Contact
Lauren Utecht
+1 310-925-0424
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May 8, 2020 (New York, NY) — Today, at 7pm ET, in a round of virtual applause, Penske Media Corporation (PMC) launched “Hail the Heroes,” a thank you initiative to raise funds for Team Rubicon and their efforts around the COVID-19 crisis. Leaders from across PMC’s portfolio of media brands, including Rolling Stone, Variety, WWD, and Deadline, have joined together with luminaries in the entertainment, fashion, beauty, sports, music, and art industries to express a collective gratitude for those working on the frontlines of this pandemic. The video drives awareness and funds for Team Rubicon’s #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors initiative, which supports COVID-19 responses around the country. PMC has made a donation to Team Rubicon’s COVID-19 efforts, in addition to matching all PMC employee donations to this organization.
To see the video and donate to Team Rubicon, please visit pmc.com/hailtheheroes. Donations can also be made by texting PMCTR to 44-321.
The coronavirus pandemic has created an unprecedented effect on the world, and PMC wants to do its part to acknowledge the incredible sacrifice and heroism shown by the healthcare workers, grocery store clerks, delivery people and other individuals on the frontlines of this crisis. PMC’s 20 brands and over 120 people in the industries they cover have put together a video expressing their gratitude. The video includes thank you messages from Sting, Billy Porter, Liam Payne, Julianne Moore, Tommy Hilfiger, Mark Cuban, Arianna Huffington, Tim Daly, Meghan McCain, Joel McHale, Abigail Breslin, Kimberly Williams Paisley, Sophia Bush, Ted Leonsis, Swizz Beatz, Julian Schnabel, Monsta X, Chloe x Halle, Lake Bell, Ty Burrell, Connie Britton, Kristin Chenoweth, Rob Riggle, Chloë Grace Moretz, Shaggy, and dozens of others.
PMC has partnered with Team Rubicon, a 501(c)(3) non-profit that utilizes the skills and experiences of military veterans and first responders to rapidly deploy emergency response teams. Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, the organization launched the #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors initiative, providing volunteers, known as Greyshirts, the opportunity to perform safe individual acts of service to help vulnerable neighbors that may need support. Greyshirts are also providing assistance through food banks and delivery services to food-insecure populations, while helping with coordination and logistics to best support those in temporary quarantine.
Giving back is a core value at Penske Media Corporation and is at the crux of PMC Cares. Employees at PMC donate 2% of their time or income annually to non-profits in their communities. In addition to funding employees’ volunteer hours, PMC also provides in-kind and cash donations to 501(c)(3) organizations throughout the year via media partnerships, charity-highlighting events and fundraising contributions. During the current worldwide crisis, PMC is proud to partner with Team Rubicon.
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Media Contacts:
Penske Media Corporation
Vice President, Human Resources and Corporate Communications
Lauren Utecht
lutecht@pmc.com
Director, Communications
Rebecca Bernhard
rbernhard@pmc.com
Team Rubicon
Head of Communications
Joy Moh
joy.moh@teamrubiconusa.org
About Penske Media Corporation:
Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading digital media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a monthly audience of more than 260 million a month and reaches users in more than 175 countries as well as a collective 390 million social media followers. The company houses a constellation of globally prominent and legendary brands, including Variety, Rolling Stone, Deadline.com, WWD, Robb Report, SHE Media, BGR, IndieWire, Beauty Inc, Sourcing Journal, TVLine, FN, BlogHer, HollywoodLife, Gold Derby, Sportico, and SPY. PMC delivers exceptional content to consumers, business leaders and organizations around the world across multiple platforms: digital, mobile, social, print, video, broadcast, and dynamic live events. Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 11 countries worldwide, Penske Media is the way global leaders and influencers are informed, connected, and inspired.
About Team Rubicon:
Team Rubicon is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that serves communities by mobilizing veterans to continue their service, leveraging their skills and experience to help people prepare, respond, and recover from disasters and humanitarian crises. Built to serve, Team Rubicon has adapted its capabilities to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak, providing assistance such as delivery service for food-insecure populations, coordination and logistics support for those in temporary quarantine, as well as individual volunteers inspired by action to help their neighbors leveraging the safety guidance. Additionally, Team Rubicon has helped local, state and federal partners with direct medical response including running mobile testing sites; decompressing hospitals and providing on-site medical assistance. Visit www.teamrubiconusa.org for more information.
LOS ANGELES, CA MAY 6, 2020: Penske Media Corporation (PMC) today announced the appointment of Craig Perreault, a 16-year executive with the company, to Chief Digital Officer. In this newly-created role, Perreault will continue to focus on product strategy, business development, monetization, and audience development for PMC’s portfolio of award-wining brands, which includes Rolling Stone, Variety, Robb Report, Deadline, and WWD.
“Craig’s in-depth knowledge and experience across our organization and industry uniquely equips him to drive key areas for PMC as we enter our next phase of growth,” said PMC Chairman and CEO Jay Penske, to whom Perreault will continue to report.
Perreault will extend his command of PMC’s revenue generation programs and overall innovation in the areas in which he has specialized expertise: digital product strategy, strategic partnerships, US licensing, audience development and M&A strategy.
“I look forward to deepening my oversight and efforts in innovating on how our PMC properties develop internally as well as how they generate revenue with our strategic partners,” said Perreault. “With each step in PMC’s expansion, I am excited to shape how our editorial product is consumed in today’s fast-paced digital environment.”
With PMC since 2004, Perreault is based in the company’s LA office and most recently served as Executive Vice President of Business Development. Prior to that role, he served as the company’s Senior Vice President of Business Development, Vice President of Products & Strategic Partnerships, General Manager of Mail.com, and Senior Director of Business Development.
Before coming to PMC, Perreault was an advertising sales professional at global media and publishing company CMP (a division of United Business Media) where he provided integrated media and content programs across online, print and trade events. Prior to UBM, Perreault held various positions in online and print advertising sales as well as sports marketing.
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About PMC
Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading digital media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a monthly audience of more than 240 million and empowers more than 1 million global CEOs, executives, and thought-leaders in business markets that impact the world. Our dynamic events, data services, and rich content entertain and educate today’s technology, entertainment, retail, fashion, beauty, art and lifestyle sectors. Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 12 countries worldwide, Penske Media is the way global business leaders and influencers are informed, connected, and inspired. To learn more about PMC and its constellation of iconic brands, please visit www.pmc.com.
PMC Press Contact
Lauren Utecht
310-925-0424
NEW YORK, New York—April 23, 2020: BuzzAngle, the music-analytics tool widely used by the music industry for its daily, of-the-moment charts and powerful data capabilities, has rebranded as Alpha Data. The platform’s subscription tool and service, BuzzAngle Music, is now called Alpha Data Music+.
Beyond its name change, Alpha Data has made meaningful upgrades to its daily-reporting service. “Our goal is to provide the music industry with granular, up-to-date insights so our partners can formulate the best possible decisions in real-time,” said Alpha Data’s President, Stephen Blackwell. “Our forthcoming cloud applications will enhance our experience with lightning-fast feeds.”
Alpha Data will continue to provide value for music fans and general consumers through powering the Rolling Stone Charts, which launched in July 2019.
To learn more on Alpha Data, its commitment to the music industry, and its global enterprise solutions, visit alphadata.fm.
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ABOUT PMC
Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading digital media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a monthly audience of more than 260 million a month and reaches users in more than 175 countries as well as a collective 390 million social media followers. The company houses a constellation of globally prominent and legendary brands, including Variety, Rolling Stone, Deadline.com, WWD, Robb Report, SHE Media, BGR, IndieWire, Beauty Inc, Sourcing Journal, TVLine, FN, BlogHer, HollywoodLife, Gold Derby, and SPY. PMC delivers exceptional content to consumers, business leaders and organizations around the world across multiple platforms: digital, mobile, social, print, video, broadcast, and dynamic live events. Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 11 countries worldwide, Penske Media is the way global leaders and influencers are informed, connected, and inspired. To learn more about PMC and its iconic brands, visit www.pmc.com.
ABOUT Alpha Data
Alpha Data is the world’s premiere music-analytics platform, and the only daily-reporting service of its kind. The platform is used by the music industry for the strength of its data, powerful filtersets, and global enterprise solutions.
Penske Media Press Contact
Lauren Utecht
+1 310-925-0424
Los Angeles, CA (February 25, 2020) — Today, Deadline announced their series of Contenders events will expand this year with the addition of Contenders International. The event will take place October 17 in Poland, focusing on foreign-language Oscar aspirants.
The event will be held annually in a different European country each year.
This expands a full contingent of Contenders events currently held in Los Angeles, New York and London, where studios and filmmakers present their awards-season films directly to audiences filled with AMPAS and key guild voting members.
The Contenders has become a defining event in awards season. Among those who participated last year were Oscar winners and nominees including Bong Joon Ho, Antonio Banderas, Quentin Tarantino, Nicole Kidman, Hildur Gudnadottir, Jordan Peele, Taika Waititi, Roger Deakins, Margot Robbie, Greta Gerwig, Adam Driver, Taron Egerton, Rian Johnson, Pippa Harris, Anthony McCarten Fernando Meirelles, David Heyman, Charlize Theron, Robert Richardson, Cynthia Erivo and Polish filmmaker Jan Komasa, whose Corpus Christi went on to score an International Feature Oscar nomination.
“Parasite’s success shows the rise in importance of international films and validates our feeling that a Contenders International event is a worthy addition to the lineup,” said Stacey Farish, Chief Revenue Officer and GM of Deadline. “The Contenders series has set the bar for films and TV programs in awards contention. This is an opportunity for global film distributors to boost the profiles of their movies and those who made them.”
New York, NY February 11, 2020: Penske Media Corporation (PMC) announced today its strategic investment in Music Business Worldwide (MBW), which first entered into a global content partnership with Rolling Stone and Rolling Stone’s owner PMC in November 2018. With the addition of MBW to PMC’s family of brands, PMC will further leverage MBW’s expert business to business coverage of the music industry by enabling MBW to collaborate more closely with PMC’s portfolio of 19 media brands, particularly Rolling Stone, PMC’s music analytics platform Alpha Data, and Variety.com. The deal expands PMC’s investment in the music business, with the combination of MBW’s editorial voice and Alpha Data’s analytics providing deeper insights and breadth of analysis.
MBW Founder and Publisher Tim Ingham said, “Five years into MBW’s story, we are confident that in PMC we have found the perfect partner with which to join forces. PMC’s brands, content and people are defined by quality, with the power to lead industry conversations across entertainment. MBW is excited to work closely with Alpha Data to generate must-read industry insights, and we look forward to building on our alliance with Rolling Stone, exploring further strategic opportunities that bring tangible value to the music business.”
Since its founding in 2015 MBW, a London-based company with key international reach, has become an agenda-setting source of dependable breaking news and influential analysis for executives across the global music industry. This more comprehensive partnership paves the way to launch innovative content and revenue models driven by both MBW’s respected coverage and PMC’s ability to utilize innovative technology to scale quality content.
“We continue to be impressed with Tim and MBW’s strong relationships and expertise in covering the business of music,” said PMC Chairman and CEO Jay Penske. “In particular, Tim and his talented team have tapped into a top tier global audience with quality well above and beyond offerings by competitors. We see significant potential in what we will build together.”
PMC made a strategic investment in state-of-the-art music analytics service Alpha Data in 2018 and in 2019 launched the Rolling Stone Charts powered by Alpha Data, customized for specific content verticals that incorporate digital and physical sales as well as on-demand streaming activity.
In December 2017 Rolling Stone joined PMC, and the iconic brand has since relaunched with a revamped print magazine, modernized website, innovative live events schedule and larger roster of editorial talent. As it has done for 50 years, the publication continues to deliver premium storytelling across music, entertainment and politics, enhanced by continued and thoughtful investment by PMC.
Penske Media Press Contact
Lauren Utecht
+1 310-925-0424
About Music Business Worldwide
Music Business Worldwide (MBW) is the leading information service for the global music industry. Established in 2015 by Founder and Publisher Tim Ingham, MBW provides news, insight and jobs to the worldwide business. Over 200,000 unique users visit the MBW site each month and shared over 7.3 million page views between them in 2019.
About Penske Media
Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading digital media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a monthly audience of more than 220 million and empowers more than 1 million global CEOs and business thought-leaders in markets that impact the world. Our dynamic events, data services, and rich content entertain and educate today’s fashion, retail, beauty, entertainment and lifestyle sectors. Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 11 countries worldwide, Penske Media is the way global influencers are informed, connected, and inspired. To learn more about PMC and its iconic brands, visit www.pmc.com.
About Rolling Stone
Five decades since its founding, Rolling Stone today has evolved into a multiplatform content brand with unrivalled access and authority, reaching a global audience of over 60 million people per month. Staying true to its mission to tell exceptional stories that illuminate the culture of our times, Rolling Stone is an authority for music reviews, in-depth interviews, hard-hitting political commentary and award-winning journalism across print, digital, mobile, video, social and events. Published by Penske Media Corporation, Rolling Stone is the number one global brand in music publishing and media.
About Alpha Data
Alpha Data revolutionizes the way businesses analyze music consumption and related trends. Its state-of-the-art platform analyzes the daily sales, streaming, and airplay activity of albums, songs and artists in North America and beyond. Alpha Data powers the Rolling Stone Charts, which tabulates the weekly popularity of songs and albums in the United States.
The weekly subscription product expands Beauty Inc’s renowned reporting and deep industry analysis
NEW YORK (February 3, 2020) – Beauty Inc, WWD’s dedicated beauty publication, is expanding its offerings with a new, subscription-based newsletter. The weekly e-newsletter is an extension of Beauty Inc’s successful print and digital publication, which will continue to be published six times per year.
“Beauty as a category has expanded exponentially with new brands, new categories, and of course, new talent to lead all of these exciting initiatives,” said Jenny B. Fine, Executive Editor, Beauty, WWD and Beauty Inc. “The launch of this newsletter is reflective of the growth of the industry itself, and we are excited for Beauty Inc to dig deeper than ever before into the business.”
The exclusive content will be written and edited by WWD and Beauty Inc’s renowned editorial team, and will take an analytical approach to issues and opportunities facing the industry today. Set to launch on February 28, 2020, each issue will include of-the moment business insights, need-to-know product news, expanded global coverage and insider access to beauty’s top executives.
“The launch of the Beauty Inc. newsletter exhibits WWD’s continual drive to deliver key decision makers across the beauty, fashion and retail industries the indepth information they need to develop their businesses across the board,” said James Fallon, editorial director of WWD and Fairchild Media. “The beauty world sets many trends that are later picked up across retail and fashion, and we are sure executives in numerous sectors will find the stories developed by WWD’s global network of experienced and talented beauty correspondents invaluable in growing their businesses.”
“The extension of our Beauty Inc offerings is in direct correlation with market demand and the explosive growth of the beauty industry over the past several years,” said Paul Jowdy, Chief Business Officer of WWD and Fairchild Live. “I look forward to growing our paid, newsletter product and reaching even more members of the industry, in their inboxes, every week.”
About Beauty Inc
Stemming from the rich coverage of WWD, Beauty Inc was created as the insider’s guide to the global beauty community. The publication is highly-regarded for comprehensive reporting on industry trends and marketplace developments and is considered the premier source for in-depth coverage on all aspects of the beauty industry.
Press Contact: Quin Acciani, Public Relations Director, qacciani@pmc.com
NEW YORK – Rolling Stone is pleased to announce the launch of Rolling Stone Australia. The partnership, under a license agreement with Rolling Stone’s parent company, Penske Media Corporation, marks the brand’s tenth international edition.
Rolling Stone has partnered with The Brag Media, Australia’s number one music and entertainment publisher reaching over 5.3 million Australians per week, led by Luke Girgis, CEO, who will solidify Rolling Stone’s presence in the Australian market, as he contributes his company’s expertise and authority in the Australian music and entertainment space.
Launching in early 2020, Rolling Stone Australia will publish premium content across a wide range of platforms including digital, social, podcasts, custom, video, merchandising, events and more. The international edition will feature original as well as syndicated Rolling Stone content most relevant to the Australian audience. Local content strategy will be led by Poppy Reid, Managing Editor, and Tyler Jenke, Editor.
“This new partnership in Australia, where Rolling Stone has a rich history, allows us to give readers in this important market access to the brand’s unparalleled editorial content and world-class live events,” said Gus Wenner, President and Chief Operating Officer, Rolling Stone.
“Rolling Stone is the most iconic music brand of all time and has meant so much to music, entertainment, and politics for over 50 years. We are extremely privileged to have it join The Brag Media family,” said Girgis. “The Brag Media will not only launch an Australian vertical on rollingstone.com, but we will also be representing all the Rolling Stone Australian audiences across the international sites and social media accounts.”
In addition to Rolling Stone, The Brag Media publishes Tone Deaf (http://tonedeaf.thebrag.com), Don’t Bore Us (http://dontboreus.thebrag.com), The Brag (http://thebrag.com), The Industry Observer (http://theindustryobserver.thebrag.com).
About Rolling Stone:
Five decades since its founding, Rolling Stone today has evolved into a multiplatform content brand with unrivalled access and authority, reaching a global audience of over 60 million people per month. Staying true to its mission to tell exceptional stories that illuminate the culture of our times, Rolling Stone is an authority for music reviews, in-depth interviews, hard-hitting political commentary and award-winning journalism across print, digital, mobile, video, social and events. Published by Penske Media Corporation, Rolling Stone is the number one global brand in music publishing and media.
About The Brag Media:
With publications that cover two decades of history in music publishing, The Brag Media launched in 2017 by acquiring titles Tone Deaf and The Brag and launching two new titles under its brand. In 2019, The Brag Media partnered with Rolling Stone to launch Rolling Stone Australia. The Brag Media has quickly become the largest music publisher in Australia talking to Millennial and Gen-Z Australians and reaching over 5 million Australians a week across its social and websites. Their “conversation first” philosophy, driving real engagement with its fans has been the cornerstone of its dramatic growth since its launch. The Brag Media now works with tier 1 brands globally with its content marketing offering across video, written, interactive, influencer, podcasts and events.
Variety has announced the launch of Variety China, a new Chinese-language international edition that will feature original as well as syndicated Variety content geared towards a Chinese audience.
Variety has partnered with Woruitai (Beijing) Culture Media Co. Ltd. on the project. The partnership, under license with Penske Media Corporation, will begin with daily digital content on Aug. 1 and monthly print issues beginning Sept. 1. Variety China will create content across a wide range of platforms including digital, social, custom, video, events and print.
“Variety’s exciting partnership with Woruitai Culture Media Co.Ltd. continues our global expansion and offers our premium, world-class editorial and events to a new audience,” said Michelle Sobrino-Stearns, Variety group publisher and chief revenue officer.
Variety China’s new office will be located in ChaoYang District in Beijing, and will feature the Variety logo outside the building. The Variety China editorial team will collaborate closely with Variety’s China bureau chief and Asia bureau chief.
“The Chinese cultural and entertainment industry is currently experiencing many changes and Variety China hopes to bring the best coverage in film, music, TV and lifestyle to the Chinese audience,” says Eason Wu, chief executive officer, Variety China. “I am personally very excited about this collaboration and very proud to be working with the most prestigious brand in the world of entertainment, and we will work together for a better future.”
Mr. Armani will be recognized at WWD’s 2019 Apparel + Retail CEO Summit
NEW YORK (June 3, 2019) – Women’s Wear Daily (WWD), the leading source of news and insights for the fashion, retail and beauty industries, is pleased to reveal Giorgio Armani as this year’s prestigious John B. Fairchild Honoree.
“John B. Fairchild was a visionary, a pioneer that left behind a lasting mark on the history of journalism, revolutionizing the way fashion is portrayed. I’m honoured to receive this prestigious award bearing his name, in recognition of my work as entrepreneur and creative designer. A job that thrills me today as it did the first day, because it gives me the opportunity to express myself by creating something new every time,” said Mr. Giorgio Armani, Founder and Chairman of Giorgio Armani.
Mr. Armani, the chairman of his namesake privately held company citing revenues of 2 billion euros, is to be recognized in front of more than 250+ c-level executives on the opening night of the WWD Apparel + Retail CEO Summit on October 29.
“There are few designers who one can say truly changed the way women and men dress, and Giorgio Armani is among them,” said James Fallon, editorial director of WWD. “Mr. Armani’s signature minimalism is iconic worldwide and he continues to define and lead the fashion world today. Simply saying the word ‘Armani’ immediately conjures up an image of refined style that now stretches from not only fashion but to furniture, hotels, residences, food and even chocolate. Mr. Fairchild always considered Giorgio Armani one of his few designer ‘greats,’ and his status in the fashion pantheon is evidenced by the name everyone calls him: The Maestro.”
Previous John B. Fairchild honorees include Leonard Lauder, the late Karl Lagerfeld, and Ralph Lauren.
Other honors to be presented that night will include Creative Leadership; Women’s Wear and Men’s Wear Designers of the Year; Corporate Citizenship; Company of the Year, Large Market Cap, in each category of fashion, retail and beauty, and Company of the Year, Small Market Cap, in fashion, retail and beauty.
Companies are invited to make submissions for each of the awards, which have metrics related to each. The Women’s and Men’s Wear Designers of the Year are being chosen via a poll of key retailers worldwide, as well as WWD’s global staff. The Creative Leadership Honor will be presented to the senior industry executive who has lead his or her company to strong financial growth over the last three to five years; demonstrated groundbreaking strategic thinking, and has created a corporate atmosphere that makes his or her company a valued place to work.
The Companies of the Year in each sector – fashion, retail and beauty – will be judged on financial performance over the last 12 months in terms of EBITDA and sales growth, as well as share price performance. Finally, the Corporate Citizenship Honor will be based on key metrics in terms of social responsibility; sustainability, and charitable contributions.
For more information about Fairchild Live and WWD Honors, please visit: https://fairchildlive.com/event/2019arceo/
About WWD
WWD is the authority for news and trends in the worlds of fashion, beauty and retail. Featuring daily headlines, breaking news and in-depth analysis, WWD provides the most comprehensive coverage available of the fashion, beauty and retail sectors and is the leading destination for all fashion week updates from New York, Paris, Milan, London and beyond.
Press Contact: Quin Acciani Fasulo, Public Relations Director, qacciani@pmc.com
Alpha Data (formerly BuzzAngle Music) to Power New Charts Featuring Top and Most In-Demand Artists, Albums and Songs
Rolling Stone, the leading voice of music and pop culture for over 50 years, and its owner Penske Media Corporation (PMC), leading digital media, publishing, and information services company, today announced the launch of Rolling Stone Charts.
The charts will track the popularity and reach of artists, albums, and songs in the United States. Powered by state-of-the-art music analytics service Alpha Data (formerly BuzzAngle Music), Rolling Stone Charts are customized for specific content verticals, incorporating digital and physical sales, and on-demand streaming activity.
“PMC’s strategy is to constantly evolve our brands and products across media platforms. What’s imperative and exciting about our new Rolling Stone Charts is that it will present a transparent, granular and real-time quantification to accurately reflect listeners’ evolving interests and give insight into worldwide trends,” Jay Penske, the founder, Chairman and CEO of PMC.
The first launched charts include:
- Rolling Stone Top 100 Songs – a daily chart that ranks the most consumed songs of the week by audience demand, comprised of on-demand audio + video streams, and song sales.
- Rolling Stone Top 200 Albums – a weekly chart that ranks the most consumed albums of the week by audience demand, comprised of physical and digital album sales, song sales, on-demand audio + video streams.
- Rolling Stone Artist 500 – a weekly chart that ranks the most streamed artists of the week by audience demand, comprised of both on-demand audio + video streams.
- Rolling Stone Trending 25 – a weekly chart that ranks the fastest-growing songs of the week measured by consumption of on-demand audio + video streams, physical purchases, digital purchases, and airplay spins (radio). The chart does not measure volume of consumption but rather the highest rates of growth week over week, signaling the songs and artists deserving of attention.
- Rolling Stone Breakthrough 25 – a weekly chart that ranks the artists who have charted for the first time, measured by audience demand, including both on-demand audio + video streams.
Since its launch as BuzzAngle Music, Alpha Data has been the leading innovator in music-consumption analytics by being the first to offer daily updates; the first to develop a global platform; the first to develop a dashboard-driven system; the first to show streaming data at a market level; and the first to show both major and independent label and distributor market share based on streaming and total consumption. Its methodology allows for more than 10 trillion combinations of individualized reports for albums, songs, artists, labels and distributors.
Penske Media Corp. announced in January it had bought a 49% stake in Rolling Stone, after purchasing an initial 51% stake in 2017, giving the company full control of the storied publishing brand. The company made a strategic investment in Alpha Data in 2018 to deepen the influence and expand exposure of the Alpha Data charts, as well as provide Alpha Data a stronger financial foundation from which to grow.
About Alpha Data:
Alpha Data revolutionizes the way businesses analyze music consumption and related trends. Its state-of-the-art platform analyzes the daily sales, streaming, airplay and Shazam activity of albums, songs and artists in North America and beyond. For more information, go to Alpha Data and follow on Twitter @buzzanglemusic.
About Rolling Stone:
Five decades since its founding, Rolling Stone today has evolved into a multiplatform content brand with unrivalled access and authority, reaching a global audience of over 60 million people per month. Staying true to its mission to tell exceptional stories that illuminate the culture of our times, Rolling Stone is an authority for music reviews, in-depth interviews, hard-hitting political commentary and award-winning journalism across print, digital, mobile, video, social and events. Published by Penske Media Corporation, Rolling Stone is the number one global brand in music publishing and media.
About Penske Media Corporation:
Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading digital media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a monthly audience of more than 220 million and empowers more than 1 million global CEOs and business thought-leaders in markets that impact the world. Our dynamic events, data services, and rich content entertain and educate today’s fashion, retail, beauty, entertainment and lifestyle sectors. Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 11 countries worldwide, Penske Media is the way global influencers are informed, connected, and inspired. To learn more about PMC and its iconic brands, visit http://www.pmc.com.
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Media Contact:
Scoop Marketing / Larry Solters, Anna Loynes, Samuel Threadgill
818-761-6100 / PR@solters.com, aloynes@solters.com, sthreadgill@solters.com
NEW YORK, New York—May 1, 2019: Penske Media Corporation (PMC) today announced all advertising sales for its leading technology publication BGR.com will be handled by its new in-house corporate sales team – a new division necessitated by PMC’s steady growth that recently landed the company in position as one of today’s largest premiere media publishers on the web, with a comScore number nearing 100 million monthly unique visitors across its portfolio of premium assets that include Rolling Stone, Variety, WWD, Deadline, SHE Media and more.
Though owned and operated by PMC since 2008, BGR’s sales were formerly represented by Digital Trends. With all of BGR’s sales and brand partnerships now handled exclusively by PMC’s dedicated corporate sales team, led by PMC’s Head of Portfolio Sales Stephen Blackwell, PMC’s total male audience is at 36 million monthly uniques and its collective audience across brands includes a reach to 44% of all millennials. This reach surpasses VC-funded publishers like Vox Media, BuzzFeed, VICE, and Bustle, while maintaining an audience edge over platforms such as Spotify, Pandora, and Reddit.
“Our portfolio is a wonderfully diverse collection of legendary brands. We have category depth you can’t replicate,” said Blackwell. “I’m honored and eager to bring to market cohesive packages for partners looking to take advantage of our reach.”
Blackwell has founded and operated multiple businesses over the past decade. In 2009 he founded the popular music and lifestyle brand Death and Taxes that was acquired by SpinMedia, where he became Chief Executive Officer and ran legendary music brands SPIN and VIBE among others. When the company was acquired by The Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group, Blackwell served as Chief Strategy Officer. Most recently, Blackwell was Chief Strategist of BandLab Technologies, where he oversaw Rolling Stone International’s operation.
Closely read by analysts, pundits and industry executives as well as gadget enthusiasts, BGR is a trusted authority on technology news with its 16 million monthly unique visitors making it one of the largest audiences in the technology news and entertainment space.
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ABOUT PMC
Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading digital media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a monthly audience of more than 260 million a month and reaches users in more than 175 countries as well as a collective 390 million social media followers. The company houses a constellation of globally prominent and legendary brands, including Variety, Rolling Stone, Deadline.com, WWD, Robb Report, SHE Media, BGR, IndieWire, Beauty Inc, Sourcing Journal, TVLine, FN, BlogHer, HollywoodLife, Gold Derby, and SPY. PMC delivers exceptional content to consumers, business leaders and organizations around the world across multiple platforms: digital, mobile, social, print, video, broadcast, and dynamic live events. Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 11 countries worldwide, Penske Media is the way global leaders and influencers are informed, connected, and inspired. To learn more about PMC and its iconic brands, visit www.pmc.com.
ABOUT BGR
BGR, or Boy Genius Report, is the number one mobile gadget site in the world and host to a highly engaged audience that interacts with its content on a daily basis. Founded by Jonathan Geller in 2006 and owned and operated by PMC since 2008, BGR regularly breaks news first and provides in-depth analysis on products in the mobile and gadget category, long before products are released on the market or the formal announcement hits the wire. The impact of breaking news first makes the site a go-to source for new technology early adopters, executives, and analysts, as well as over 25 media outlets including The Wall Street Journal and the New York Times.
Penske Media Press Contact
Lauren Utecht
+1 310-925-0424
New York, NY November 12, 2018: Leading music industry information platform Music Business Worldwide (MBW) has entered into a partnership with iconic music publication Rolling Stone and its owner, Penske Media Corporation (PMC).
Since being founded in 2015 MBW, a London-based company that remains fully independent, has become an agenda-setting force in the global music industry, delivering breaking news and influential insight to top-level professionals around the world.
MBW and Rolling Stone have struck a wide-ranging and ongoing content sharing deal, effective immediately. This includes a weekly industry-focused column written by MBW Founder and Publisher, Tim Ingham, which will appear first on Rolling Stone’s website and in its monthly magazine.
“We’re thrilled to deepen Rolling Stone’s editorial coverage of the music business with Tim’s consistently high caliber industry insight and analysis, with an eye on trends and impact at the global scale,” said Rolling Stone Editor Jason Fine.
Ingham will delve into the biggest issues in today’s music industry, contextualizing how they’re affecting artists, audiences and executives alike.
Meanwhile, news and feature content from Rolling Stone and premier entertainment news publication Variety, a fellow PMC brand, will be regularly shared on the Music Business Worldwide platform.
“Music Business Worldwide is delighted to announce this alliance,” said MBW’s Ingham. “Rolling Stone is a peerless brand with an amazing history, reputation and reach. Its website and print magazine are going through an exciting resurgence at the hands of smart people. This is an important step forward for MBW, and we are honored to play a role in the modern evolution of Rolling Stone.”
Founded in 1967 by Jann Wenner and Ralph J. Gleason, Rolling Stone has defined pop culture for generations of readers as one of the most iconic brands in publishing and music. Today, five decades later, Rolling Stone has evolved into a multi-platform content brand with unrivalled access and authority, reaching over 60 million people per month. In December 2017 Rolling Stone joined PMC, and this year the legendary brand relaunched with a revamped print magazine and website modernized to best deliver its premium storytelling, showcasing its fresh yet ever iconic commitment to quality journalism across music, entertainment and politics.
About Music Business Worldwide
Music Business Worldwide (MBW) is an in-depth news, insight and analysis platform for the global music industry. In addition to its core online and email platforms, MBW publishes a premium UK-focused magazine, Music Business UK, plus its annual physical almanac, the MBW Yearbook. The company is also behind the London-based A&R Awards, which this year honored Syco founder Simon Cowell, amongst others.
About Rolling Stone
Five decades since its founding, Rolling Stone today has evolved into a multiplatform content brand with unrivalled access and authority, reaching a global audience of over 60 million people per month. Staying true to its mission to tell exceptional stories that illuminate the culture of our times, Rolling Stone is an authority for music reviews, in-depth interviews, hard-hitting political commentary and award-winning journalism across print, digital, mobile, video, social and events. Published by Penske Media Corporation, Rolling Stone is the number one global brand in music publishing and media.
About Penske Media
Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading digital media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a monthly audience of more than 220 million and empowers more than 1 million global CEOs and business thought-leaders in markets that impact the world. Our dynamic events, data services, and rich content entertain and educate today’s fashion, retail, beauty, entertainment and lifestyle sectors. Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 11 countries worldwide, Penske Media is the way global influencers are informed, connected, and inspired. To learn more about PMC and its iconic brands, visit http://www.pmc.com.
New York, NY, August 14, 2018: TVLine today announced the promotions of Kimberly Roots to Managing Editor and Andy Swift to Executive Editor, effective immediately.
They each will report to Michael Ausiello, TVLine’s President and Editorial Director.
“I can’t imagine TVLine without Kim and Andy,” said Ausiello. “They are both at the top of their editorial game. They’re also game to tackle pretty much any task. And they like playing games — but never on work time.”
Roots joined TVLine in 2012. In addition to covering a slew of TV shows, she oversees development of new talent for the site and serves as point person for staffing.
“TVLine just keeps getting better, and I feel incredibly fortunate to be part of the best damn team in entertainment news,” said Roots.
Swift, meanwhile, joined TVLine in 2014. During that time he has worked to elevate TVLine’s social profile and video output, all while covering dozens of series.
“Getting to work alongside like-minded editors, not to mention people I’ve admired for my entire career, has been a dream,” said Swift. “Nearly five years later, I’m as excited about my future at TVLine as I was on Day 1.”
Roots and Swift’s promotions follow TVLine vet Matt Webb Mitovich’s recent elevation to the position of Editor-in-Chief.
“Kim and Andy are each uniquely innovative in their coverage of television, and always ready to meet any challenge,” Mitovich said. “Simply put, TVLine would not be what it is today without their incredibly hard work and contributions.”
About TVLine
Since its launch in January 2011, TVLine has become a household name in trusted television content. Michael Ausiello and his team created the site to help TV enthusiasts cut through the clutter and find the news and updates they crave – from breaking television news to spoilers and deep-dives into favorite shows. TVLine.com is a breaking news source for dozens of media outlets including Yahoo News, MSN, Apple and more. For more, visit www.TVLine.com.
About Penske Media
Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading digital media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a monthly audience of more than 220 million and empowers more than 1 million global CEOs and business executives in markets that impact the world. Our dynamic events, data services, and rich content entertain and educate today’s fashion, retail, beauty, entertainment and lifestyle sectors. Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 11 countries worldwide, Penske Media is the way global influencers are informed, connected, and inspired. To learn more about PMC and its iconic brands, visit http://www.pmc.com.
Key PMC brands, including Rolling Stone and Variety, will utilize the platform’s data, analysis and consumption charts.
JULY 26, 2018 4:00PM PT: Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is making a strategic investment in BuzzAngle Music, the company announced today. Founded in 2013, and launched in 2016 by Border City Media founder Jim Lidestri, BuzzAngle provides a state-of-the-art music analytics service that has revolutionized the way businesses analyze music consumption and related trends. The system incorporates the daily sales, streaming and airplay activity of albums, songs and artists.
Penske Media plans to leverage some of its key brands, chief among them Rolling Stone, Variety, Deadline and IndieWire, to deepen the influence and expand exposure of the BuzzAngle charts in addition to creating custom charts for specific content verticals. The investment will also provide BuzzAngle a stronger financial foundation from which to grow.
The BuzzAngle investment was led by Michael Ye, Senior Director, Strategic Planning and Acquisition for PMC.
“We’re thrilled to announce our investment in BuzzAngle, and partnership with Jim and the team,” said Jay Penske, the founder, Chairman and CEO of PMC. “BuzzAngle has already accomplished many milestones — but as part of this new alliance, we will jointly push even more aggressively to make the charts an essential and central part of music, media and the entertainment industry.”
Music consumption, measured by streaming and multiple sales configurations, has become increasingly complicated to track, but BuzzAngle Music provides the tools that deliver meaningful information that the music industry needs immediately. BuzzAngle’s arrival ushers in a time of quantifiable, instant data with which a music company can track even the most granular of metrics. BuzzAngle’s platform provides countless sorting options, such as daily album and song sales, streaming activity, and radio airplay, all of which can be broken out market by market. Its methodology allows for more than 10 trillion combinations of individualized reports for albums, songs, artists, labels and distributors.
“Penske Media is the perfect partner to help BuzzAngle fulfill the goals we set out to achieve at our founding,” said Lidestri. “The needed funding will accelerate product development and the reach of Variety and Rolling Stone will provide an unparalleled ability to bring charts and data analysis both to the music industry and to music fans worldwide.”
Since its launch, BuzzAngle has been the leading innovator in music-consumption analytics by being the first to offer daily updates; the first to develop a global platform; the first to develop a dashboard-driven system; the first to show streaming data at a market level; and the first to show both major and independent label and distributor market share based on streaming and total consumption. BuzzAngle is the only platform that allows users to create individualized reports on a daily basis, and in multiple countries.
PMC’s interest in BuzzAngle follows its December 2017 transaction with Wenner Media, the majority owner of Rolling Stone, the leading voice of music, politics and pop culture for 50 years.
Company’s First Female CEO Is an Industry Veteran with 20+ Years Digital Strategy Experience. Reinvented the Business with the SheKnows Partner Network, #Femvertising and BlogHer Creators Summit
(New York, NY July 18, 2018) Penske Media Corporation today announced the promotion of Samantha Skey from President and Chief Revenue Officer to Chief Executive Officer of SheKnows Media.
Skey will lead SheKnows.com, which caters to moms, STYLECASTER for millennial fashion and beauty enthusiasts and BlogHer, the largest event for female content creators and entrepreneurs. These brands represent the flagship sites in the SheKnows Partner Network, which, along with top lifestyle sites, provides content and community to 75 million women each month (comScore, June 2018).
This promotion makes Skey the company’s first female CEO. SheKnows Media has taken strides to build a culture that represents its mission of empowering women. Over the last five years, the company’s executive leadership team has shifted from nearly all men to one that’s predominantly female. Now, 80% of SheKnows Media executives at the Vice President level and above are female.
“Sam is one of the finest media executives we’ve encountered over the last decade,” said Jay Penske, Chairman & CEO, Penske Media Corporation. “Her plans for SheKnows are grounded in a deep belief in the mission, and the boundless potential of the business and its offerings.”
Additionally, Skey leads vision and social mission for SheKnows Media. In 2014, she created the #Femvertising Awards to celebrate brands whose advertising defies gender stereotypes and empower women and girls. The #Femvertising Awards are in their fourth year and have been featured in AdWeek, Forbes, CNN.com, Huffington Post, and more. In February 2015, the company launched Hatch, a national digital literacy program for “Generation Z.” Hatch has won five Telly Awards for producing social impact video content. Likewise, Skey launched #ThePitch, the company’s program supporting female entrepreneurs, in May 2015 and has since created marketing programs for hundreds of entrepreneurs and business leaders.
Next, she will lead #BlogHer18 Creators Summit in New York City, August 8-9. Now in its 14th year, this event attracts 2,000+ female bloggers, social media influencers and entrepreneurs alongside top-tier talent such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Kim Kardashian West and Serena Williams.
“I am incredibly honored and humbled to take on this new role and thankful to Jay for his confidence in me to run SheKnows. I am beyond proud of our team and the success we have built together over the past five years,” said Skey. “Across our branded media, influencer, programmatic and live events business lines, I look forward to finding new opportunities in the marketplace to inspire, inform and empower women everywhere.”
Skey will continue to serve on the Board of Directors of The Ad Council and The Internet Advertising Bureau (IAB).
New York, NY July 16, 2018: Penske Media Corporation (PMC) and Rolling Stone today announced that award-winning creative Catriona Ni Aolain has joined Rolling Stone as Director of Creative Content for all photography and video. In this newly created role, Ni Aolain will guide the brand’s aesthetic across all platforms including video, digital, social and editorial.
On the heels of the brand’s relaunched print magazine and website, this hire underscores the brand’s commitment to quality visual content. Ni Aolain officially starts in her role on July 23 and will report to President Gus Wenner and Editor Jason Fine.
“Catriona has a fantastic track record and incredible aesthetic,” Wenner said. “We are thrilled to have her leading our photo and video departments, and this position emphasizes how integral multimedia is to every piece of content we create.”
Fine added, “Catriona is someone I’ve worked closely with in the past at Men’s Journal; she’s been a visionary photo director at the top magazines in the country. She’s got energy and ideas to help bring Rolling Stone together as one team in digital and print, and photo and video.”
A twenty year veteran of top media brands, most recently Ni Aolain served as Executive Director of Photography at People where she oversaw all photography across its print and digital platforms, as well as at Entertainment Weekly and Health where she oversaw photography for print. A versatile and accomplished creative, Ni Aolain was instrumental in creating daily coverage that ranged from human interest stories to in-depth celebrity portraitures at all publications.
“I’ve worked at some of the most dynamic media titles, and I’ve never been more excited as I am now to help reimagine Rolling Stone — a storied brand with real cultural currency and a vital creative legacy that is poised for growth. The staff represents a dream team for creative collaboration on every front,” said Ni Aolain.
Previous to these roles at Time Inc. and Meredith Corporation, Ni Aolain worked at Men’s Journal (then run by Fine) as well as ESPN The Magazine and Esquire Magazine.
As part of its expansion since joining PMC in December, other Rolling Stone recent hires include Alan Sepinwall as Chief TV Critic, Jamil Smith as Senior Writer, Amy Wang as Music Business Reporter, and Andy Kroll as D.C. Bureau Chief.
About Rolling Stone
Five decades since its founding, Rolling Stone today has evolved into a multi-platform content brand with unrivalled access and authority, reaching a global audience of over 60 million people per month. Staying true to its mission to tell exceptional stories that illuminate the culture of our times, Rolling Stone is an authority for music reviews, in-depth interviews, hard-hitting political commentary and award-winning journalism across print, digital, mobile, video, social and events. Published by Penske Media Corporation, Rolling Stone is the number one global brand in music publishing and media.
About Penske Media
Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading digital media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a monthly audience of more than 220 million and empowers more than 1 million global CEOs and business executives in markets that impact the world. Our dynamic events, data services, and rich content entertain and educate today’s fashion, retail, beauty, entertainment and lifestyle sectors. Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 11 countries worldwide, Penske Media is the way global influencers are informed, connected, and inspired. To learn more about PMC and its iconic brands, visit http://www.pmc.com.
Budkofsky Brings Over 20 Years of Media Experience to Rolling Stone
New York, NY April 24, 2018: Penske Media Corporation (PMC) and Rolling Stone today announced Andrew Budkofsky has been named Rolling Stone’s Chief Revenue Officer and Publisher. He will lead the iconic brand’s sales and marketing businesses, driving multiplatform offerings across Rolling Stone’s soon to be relaunched magazine, website and live media business.
“Andrew brings with him an outstanding track record in growing significant revenue,” said Gus Wenner, President and Chief Operating Officer of Wenner Media. “His skill and knowledge in the media marketplace, specifically in digital media, will set a high bar for what Rolling Stone will deliver for our partners. We couldn’t be more eager to bring him on board as we embark on an exciting new era for the brand.”
Budkofsky brings to Rolling Stone a deep understanding of today’s publishing business, having managed sales teams in both linear and digital media for over 15 years. He has also built two significant digital businesses from the ground up. Prior to this new role, he was Chief Revenue Officer at Digital Trends, a technology news, lifestyle, and information website geared toward technology and consumer electronics products. At the company since 2014, he also held the title of Executive Vice President of Partnership and Sales. Budkofsky joined Digital Trends from Break Media (now Defy Media), where he was Executive Vice President of Advertising and Sales. He will play a key role in driving the current evolution of Rolling Stone, which has been ramping up since PMC made its strategic investment in Rolling Stone’s parent company Wenner Media in Dec. 2017.
“I’m thrilled to be joining a company with the unparalleled brand value and scale of Rolling Stone,” said Budkofsky. “I’m looking forward to using my expertise to expand and solidify Rolling Stone’s position as one of the world’s leaders in music and popular culture.”
Budkofsky begins his new role May 1st, reporting to Gus Wenner and PMC Chief Operating Officer George Grobar. He will work out of Rolling Stone’s New York headquarters.
Budkofsky is a graduate of Boston University and has served as a consultant and advisor to a number of start-ups in the digital media world. His media leadership experience includes roles at truTV, USA Network and Comedy Central.
About Rolling Stone
Five decades since its founding, Rolling Stone today has evolved into a multiplatform content brand with unrivalled access and authority, reaching a global audience of over 60 million people per month. Staying true to its mission to tell exceptional stories that illuminate the culture of our times, Rolling Stone is an authority for music reviews, in-depth interviews, hard-hitting political commentary and award-winning journalism across print, digital, mobile, video, social and events. Published by Penske Media Corporation, Rolling Stone is the number one global brand in music publishing and media.
About Penske Media
Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading digital media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a monthly audience of more than 220 million and empowers more than 1 million global CEOs and business thought-leaders in markets that impact the world. Our dynamic events, data services, and rich content entertain and educate today’s fashion, retail, beauty, entertainment and lifestyle sectors. Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 11 countries worldwide, Penske Media is the way global influencers are informed, connected, and inspired. To learn more about PMC and its iconic brands, visit http://www.pmc.com.
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