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, 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, Penske Media Corporation (PMC) announced the appointment of Brent Lang to Editor-in-Chief of IndieWire, effective August 17. Based in New York City, Lang will report to Jerry Ruiz, Senior Vice President, Operations & Finance, PMC.
A widely respected journalist and editor, Lang brings a distinctive combination of editorial leadership, industry expertise, and a deep commitment to ambitious, high-quality storytelling to IndieWire.
Lang most recently served as Executive Editor of Variety, where he covered the major Hollywood studios and their corporate parents. During his tenure, he wrote cover stories on many of the industry’s most notable figures, including Christopher Nolan, Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Kevin Hart, George Clooney, Mindy Kaling, Michelle Williams, Michael J. Fox, and Benedict Cumberbatch. Since joining Variety in 2014 as a Senior Film and Media Reporter, he rose through a series of leadership roles, including New York Bureau Chief and Executive Editor, Film and Media. In 2024, he was named Entertainment Journalist of the Year by the Los Angeles Press Club.
Before Variety, Lang was a Senior Reporter at TheWrap, and his work has also appeared in The Patriot-Ledger, The Providence Journal, CBSNews.com, and Forbes. He is a graduate of Brown University and the Columbia University School of Journalism.
“Brent is a dynamic and deeply respected editor whose experience, instincts, and creativity make him exceptionally well-suited to lead IndieWire,” said Ruiz. “He brings a sophisticated understanding of the entertainment industry, a strong editorial point of view, and a clear sense of where media is headed. Just as importantly, he understands what has always made IndieWire unique with its intelligence, its authority, and its commitment to championing bold voices and original storytelling. We are thrilled to welcome Brent to IndieWire and excited for the future of the brand under his leadership.”
“I’m deeply honored to take the editorial helm of a brand I’ve admired for many years,” said Lang. “IndieWire has long stood for smart, distinctive, and fearless journalism, and it has built an extraordinary legacy by championing artists, elevating emerging voices, and covering the industry with depth and conviction. I have enormous respect for IndieWire’s founder, Eugene Hernandez, and for Dana Harris-Bridson’s profound contributions. They are responsible for building a world-class brand. I’m also incredibly grateful to Jay Penske, Michelle Sobrino, Dea Lawrence, Ramin Setoodeh, and Cynthia Littleton for the opportunities they have given me over the years. At a time of great change across media and entertainment, I believe there is tremendous opportunity ahead for a brand that has always believed in bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and the enduring power of great storytelling.”
Lang succeeds Dana Harris-Bridson, whose 15 years of editorial leadership helped to shape IndieWire into the expansive and highly regarded brand it is today. During her tenure, IndieWire broadened its focus beyond independent film into television, blockbusters, and the crafts that define the industry, while also launching standout editorial franchises including Future of Filmmaking and the In Development newsletter. Harris-Bridson is stepping down to focus on building her own projects, an exciting next chapter that reflects both the depth of her experience and her genuine desire to devote her time and energy to work she’s passionate about.
“Dana has been instrumental in shaping IndieWire into the exceptional brand it is today,” said Ruiz. “Her leadership, editorial vision, and deep commitment to the brand have left a lasting mark on IndieWire and on the many people who have had the opportunity to work alongside her. We are deeply grateful for all she has contributed and for the strong foundation she leaves behind.”
“Dana’s contributions to IndieWire have been extraordinary,” said James Israel, Publisher of IndieWire. “Her leadership helped shape the brand’s editorial identity, expand its reach, and strengthen its standing within the entertainment community. We are deeply grateful for all she has done to help build IndieWire into what it is today. At the same time, I’m excited to work alongside Brent as we begin this next chapter and continue building on that foundation with energy, ambition, and optimism for what lies ahead.”
“It’s been the privilege of my career to help lead this team and this brand to where it is today,” said Harris-Bridson. “I’m proud of everything we built together, and I’m energized by what’s next.”
The transition comes at a moment of strong momentum for IndieWire. The brand recently earned two Daytime Emmy Award nominations for its inaugural Craft Roundtables series, and Lynne Howard was recently promoted to Senior Vice President of Operations, reporting to James Israel.
Together, these leadership appointments reflect IndieWire’s continued growth, as well as a shared commitment to the values that have long defined the brand: bold journalism, authoritative storytelling, and an enduring belief in the power of original voices and ambitious editorial vision.
About IndieWire IndieWire is the leading digital publication devoted to curating, reporting on, and celebrating the best in film, television, and entertainment. Called the “online heartbeat of the world’s independent film community” by Forbes and the “best indie crossroads” by Roger Ebert, IndieWire is a two-time Webby Award winner for Best Entertainment Website. Founded in 1996, IndieWire joined Penske Media Corporation in 2016.
About Penske Media Corporation (PMC)
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.
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:
Facebook: @Billboard and @BillboardLatin
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Instagram: @Billboard and @BillboardLatin
TikTok: @Billboard
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.
61ST ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS GENERATES $53 MILLION IN ECONOMIC IMPACT FOR THE LAS VEGAS REGION
The 62ND ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS WILL RETURN TO THE WORLD-RENOWNED MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA IN LAS VEGAS ON SUNDAY, MAY 16, 2027
61st ACM Awards Performances Drove Significant Streaming Gains Across U.S. and Global Markets for Ella Langley, Avery Anna, Carter Faith, Blake Shelton, Dan + Shay and Parker McCollum
Media and Social Assets HERE
NASHVILLE, TN — JUNE 25, 2026 — Today, the Academy of Country Music® (ACM), Prime Video, and Dick Clark Productions (DCP) announced that the 62nd Academy of Country Music Awards will return to MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Sunday, May 16, 2027 following the record-setting success of the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday, May 17, 2026 which drove an estimated $53 million in total economic impact for the Las Vegas region. The result underscores the event’s spectacular return to the city after a three-year absence and an +85% Year-over-Year increase in economic impact from the 2025 show in Frisco, TX, delivering both a global entertainment showcase and a substantial economic boost to Southern Nevada.
Economic Impact
- According to Greyhill Advisors, a leading economic analysis consulting firm, the 61st ACM Awards on May 17, 2026 generated an estimated $53 million in total economic impact for the Las Vegas region, underscoring the event’s spectacular return to the city after a three-year absence and an +85% Year-over-Year increase in economic impact from the 2025 show in Frisco, TX, delivering both a global entertainment showcase and a substantial economic boost to Southern Nevada.
- The event generated $15.7 million in increased employee earnings and supported approximately 290 full-time equivalent jobs across industries ranging from television production and event operations to hospitality and transportation.
- Visitor spending alone accounted for $24.3 million of the total economic impact and generated $7.8 million in worker earnings and 147 full-time equivalent jobs.
- A full week of related concerts, brunches, dinners, pre-parties, after-parties, and fan and industry events generated an additional $4.5 million in economic activity for local hotels, restaurants, venues, and businesses throughout Las Vegas.
Streaming Increases
- According to Luminate, the entertainment industry’s leading data and insights company, streaming analysis reveals significant audience growth across major streaming platforms, with both established stars and emerging artists experiencing notable increases in on-demand audio and video consumption in the United States and internationally.
- The results underscore the enduring influence of the ACM Awards as a catalyst for artist discovery, fan engagement, and audience growth, driving both breakout moments for rising talent and renewed interest in established artists’ catalogs.
- Ella Langley led all artists with a +10% increase and more than 1.8 million additional U.S. On-Demand Audio streams after one day. Langley dominated short-term global growth, leading 1-day volume +2.24 million Total On-Demand stream (audio + video) increase and ranking second after 3-day volume comparison (+1.5 million increase).
- Parker McCollum delivered one of the strongest next-day streaming percentage gains, increasing nearly +14% both in the U.S. and worldwide.
- Dan + Shay saw significant global gains in absolute on-demand volume week-over-week with +1.43 million in Total On-Demand (audio + video) streams.
- Blake Shelton, who paid tribute to Kenny Rogers with a performance of his Amazon Music Original cover of "The Gambler," gained +1.3m U.S. on-demand audio streams in week-over-week growth.
- The data also highlights the growing impact of emerging artists on the country music landscape. Avery Anna recorded the strongest three-day growth performance, increasing U.S. audio streaming activity by more than +23% and global streaming (audio + video) by nearly +25%. Amazon Music Breakthrough artist Carter Faith posted the largest week-over-week gains, growing U.S. streams by more than +61% and global streams by more than +35%.
Social Media and Digital Engagement
- The ACM Awards social accounts garnered over 153M video views (+35% YoY) across Instagram, Tiktok, X, Threads and Facebook. [Source: Listenfirst]
- Impressions across owned platforms increased +85% YoY, while engagements grew +39% YoY, delivering the highest engagement volume and the strongest Impressions performance in four years. [Source: Listenfirst]
- Total social interactions grew +27% YoY on 5/17/26. [Source: Social Content Ratings]
- The Billboard x ACM Awards Red Carpet Livestream, which streamed across Billboard’s YouTube and X channels and Billboard TV's FAST channel on Amazon Fire TV and Samsung TV+, generated 5.4 million live and video-on-demand views platforms.
Streaming exclusively on Prime Video to audiences in more than 240 countries and territories, the show was hosted by Shania Twain at MGM Grand Garden Arena and featured 17 performances from many of country music’s biggest stars. On stage, Cody Johnson earned his first ACM Entertainer of the Year award, while Ella Langley led all winners with a record-breaking seven trophies, setting a new benchmark for the most ACM wins by a single artist in one year. Additional multiple-award winners included Miranda Lambert and Stephen Wilson Jr., while standout honorees also included Parker McCollum, Brooks & Dunn, Riley Green, Avery Anna, Tucker Wetmore, and The Red Clay Strays, showcasing both established stars and the next generation of country music talent. The rebroadcast of the 61st ACM Awards remains available on Prime Video, and fans can also relive the celebration with the Official ACM Awards Playlist on Amazon Music, featuring this year's nominees and country music's biggest stars, including Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley, and Lainey Wilson.
Established in 1966, the Academy of Country Music Awards is the longest-running Country Music awards show and made history in 2022 as the first major awards ceremony to exclusively livestream, in collaboration with Prime Video, and is the first Country Music awards show to be nominated for an Emmy® Award. The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards was produced by Dick Clark Productions (DCP). Raj Kapoor and Patrick Menton were executive producers, with Kapoor also serving as showrunner. Damon Whiteside served as executive producer for the Academy of Country Music, and Jay Penske and Barry Adelman served as executive producers for DCP. John Saade also served as consulting producer for Amazon MGM Studios.
Tickets for the 62nd ACM Awards will be available in fall 2026. To gain access to presale tickets fans can sign up for the ACM A-List free email newsletter and will be sent a pre-sale code that will grant access to purchase tickets in advance of the public on-sale.
Follow the Academy of Country Music on Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok, join the conversation with #ACMawards, and sign up for the FREE ACM A-List to be the first to know the latest news and for exclusive pre-sale opportunities.
*ACMs streaming performance reports evaluate artist momentum across U.S. and global platforms using On-Demand Audio and Total OD (Audio + Video) data. Growth is measured through a combined assessment of percentage change and absolute stream volume across multiple time windows.
About the Academy of Country Music:
Founded in Southern California in 1964 as a regional trade organization, the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC (ACM) has grown over the past 60 years into a leading association for the Country Music industry. Headquartered in Nashville, TN and boasting record-high membership of more than 5,000 worldwide, the Academy serves as a powerhouse advocate for Country fans, artists, and all facets of the business, as well as a supporter of philanthropic work through charitable partner ACM LIFTING LIVES, dedicated to improving lives through the power of music and providing aid in times of need, with a focus on health initiatives. 2026 continues to be a landmark year for the Academy, and streamed live to a global audience on Prime Video. The Academy also remains relentlessly committed to creating a more inclusive environment for underrepresented groups in Country Music, from the boardroom to the stage, and proudly presents ACM Level Up, a two-year professional development and enrichment curriculum for rising leaders, among other initiatives. For more information, visit ACMcountry.com or ACMLiftingLives.org.
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 Prime Video:
Prime Video is a first-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one app available across thousands of devices. On Prime Video, customers can customize their viewing experience and find their favorite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports – including Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies Red One, Road House, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Fallout, Reacher, The Boys, Cross, and The Idea of You; licensed fan favorites; Prime member exclusive access to coverage of live sports including Thursday Night Football, WNBA, and NWSL, and acclaimed sports documentaries including Bye Bye Barry and Kelce; and programming from partners such as Apple TV+, Max, Crunchyroll and MGM+ via Prime Video add-on subscriptions, as well as more than 500 free ad-supported (FAST) Channels. Prime members in the U.S. can share a variety of benefits, including Prime Video, by using Amazon Household. Prime Video is one benefit among many that provides savings, convenience, and entertainment as part of the Prime membership. All customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not, can rent or buy titles via the Prime Video Store and can enjoy even more content for free with ads. Customers can also go behind the scenes of their favorite movies and series with exclusive X-Ray access. For more info, visit www.amazon.com/primevideo.
About Greyhill Advisors:
Greyhill Advisors is an economic analysis, economic development and site selection consulting firm with offices in Austin, TX. Greyhill represents a team of seasoned professionals with hands-on experience performing economic analysis, assisting leading companies in their location decisions and working with communities to expand their economic potential. For more information, visit www.greyhilladvisors.com.
About MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA:
The MGM Grand Garden Arena is home to concerts, championship boxing and premier sporting and special events. The Arena offers comfortable seating for as many as 16,800 with excellent sightlines and state-of-the-art acoustics, lighting and sound. Prominent events to date have included world championship fights between Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson as well as Floyd Mayweather vs. Canelo Alvarez as well as Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao; and concerts by The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Bette Midler, George Strait, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, U2, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Coldplay, Alicia Keys, Jimmy Buffett and the Barbra Streisand Millennium Concert. The MGM Grand Garden Arena also has been home to annual events including the Academy of Country Music Awards, the Billboard Music Awards, the Latin GRAMMY Awards, iHeartRadio Music Festival, Pac-12 Men’s Basketball Championship and Frozen Fury NHL pre-season games hosted by the Los Angeles Kings. For more information, visit GrandGardenArena.com.
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61st ACM Awards Electronic Press Kit
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June 11, 2026: New York, NY: Today, two of the art world's leading authorities, Artforum and ARTnews, unveiled the launch of the first ever Art Week NYC, set to take place November 11–14, 2026, in New York City. This inaugural four-day event invites collectors, patrons, and art enthusiasts to experience the city’s vibrant art landscape through gallery openings, exhibition walkthroughs, artist talks, public programming, neighborhood walking tours, and retail experiences, all woven into the fabric of New York’s most distinct neighborhoods and cultural institutions.
Highlights include three days of openings and activations with gallery participants invited by Artforum, organized by neighborhood. A full day of public programming, hosted jointly by the New Museum and Artforum, will spotlight artists, curators, writers, and other key voices discussing the forces shaping art and culture today. Additionally, ARTnews will host editor led gallery tours throughout each neighborhood and present conversations exploring the top issues driving the art world today. Art Week NYC will center around a dynamic Midtown hub programmed by ARTnews and Art in America, featuring sponsor activations and conversations with luminaries and leading figures from the art world and beyond.
“We are thrilled to finally bring a dedicated Art Week to the city focused on the galleries. New York City has long been a beacon of creativity and innovation and is home to an unparalleled ecosystem of galleries of all scales with an incredible breadth of expertise,” says Danielle McConnell, Publisher of Artforum. “We’re profoundly grateful to the galleries, museums, and cultural partners for opening their doors to welcome audiences into the spaces where art is best experienced. This week is a celebration of their commitment to keeping art at the center of our city’s cultural heartbeat.”
“Art is more important to more people than ever before, and I’m excited to see Art Week activate the city and its cultural institutions,” said Sarah Douglas, Editor-in-Chief of ARTnews and Art in America. “Every day ARTnews and Art in America bring audiences news from and commentary on the global art world; Art Week will remind us that that world is, at its heart, about community.”
“New York and its incredible institutions, like the New Museum, are offering something truly unprecedented,” says Luke Bahrenburg, President, Art and Luxury Group, Penske Media Corporation. “For one transformative week, we’re inviting art enthusiasts not just to view art but to engage with the ideas, creators, and communities shaping its future. We’re building a platform where deeper dialogues about art and its broader cultural connections can thrive.”
Stay tuned for detailed updates on programming announcements, gallery participation, museums, ticket releases, and more by signing up https://www.art-week.com.
About Artforum
Artforum is the magazine of record for the contemporary art world and holds the unique roles of institution and foremost tastemaker in the industry. Established in 1962, it is often the first to identify artists whose work comes to define eras, delivering the highest level of critical discourse to an international audience. Artforum’s artists’ projects, reviews, and critical essays on contemporary visual culture, including coverage of film, music, architecture, performance, and media, provide rigorous, diverse, and provocative perspectives on the cultural trends of our time.
About ARTnews
Founded in 1902, ARTnews is the oldest and most widely circulated art magazine in the world. Its readership of 180,000 in 124 countries includes collectors, dealers, historians, artists, museum directors, curators, connoisseurs, and enthusiasts. ARTnews covers the artists, institutions, market forces, ideas, and cultural developments shaping the global art world.
About Art in America
Established in 1913, Art in America is a leading magazine and digital platform covering the contemporary global art world. Art in America features critical essays, in-depth profiles of established and emerging artists, exhibition reviews, and original artist projects. The publication serves as an essential resource for collectors, curators, artists, and art professionals worldwide.
Footwear News (FN) and the Two Ten Footwear Foundationwill convene industry leaders, executives and changemakers on June 3 for the 2026 FN x Two Ten Women Who Rock event, an annual forum and celebration honoring influential women and advancing conversations around leadership, opportunity and progress. Held during market week in New York, the event will bring together influential voices from across the industry for an evening of cocktails, networking and conversation.
The event takes place in tandem with FN’s annual Women Who Rock issue, which features Olympic gold medalist, New Balance athlete and mom-to-be Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone on the cover and spotlights the changemakers shaping the future of footwear, fashion, sports and business. The complete Women Who Rock Class of 2026 can be viewed here.
At this year's Women Who Rock event, themed "Tipping Points: Redefining Progress in an Era of Disruption," six boundary-breaking leaders will take the stage to share valuable career lessons and discuss mentorship, sponsorship, and strategies for success during a period of significant change across the industry.
“Footwear News has always been a champion of the visionary leaders shaping our industry, and the Women Who Rock initiative is among its most powerful statements surrounding that mission,” said Amanda Smith, CEO of Fairchild Media Group.“This year's honorees represent a masterclass in resilience, disruption, and intentional leadership. By spotlighting their impact and bringing the industry together for meaningful conversation around our community of women, we are not only celebrating achievement, we are honoring a collective force that is actively driving the future of the business.”
The 2026 Women Who Rock speaker lineup includes:
• June Ambrose, Creative Director, Fashion Designer & Cultural Architect
• Emily Cole, Executive Vice President, Chief Product Officer & CreativeDirector, Kenneth Cole Productions
• Brandice Daniel, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Harlem's Fashion Row
• Jennifer Jones, Senior Vice President, General Merchandise Manager, Women'sAccessories, Bloomingdale's
• Tracy Knauer, Senior Vice President, North America, New Balance Athletics,Inc.
• Kate Pinkham, Vice President & General Manager, Chaco and The Collectiveat Wolverine Worldwide
“This year's Women Who Rock honorees represent a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and career paths, but they share a common commitment to driving progress within their organizations and communities,” said Katie Abel, Executive Editor, FN. “Together, their stories offer a compelling snapshot of what leadership looks like today, and where the industry is headed next.”
The event is presented in partnership with the Two Ten Footwear Foundation and supported by Caleres, Ecco, Foot Locker, New Balance, Puma, Rack Room Shoes, Steve Madden, Toms Shoes and Wolverine Worldwide.
About FN
Footwear News (FN) is the premier destination forindustry insiders and shoe lovers alike. From power players to style stars, FNdraws on decades of history to offer an inside look at what's new and what'snext in shoes and head-to-toe style. Through breaking stories, expert analysis,and on-trend seasonal coverage, FN connects its engaged audience with thedesigns, drops, and deals that define the global footwear industry.
About TwoTen
The Two TenFootwear Foundation is an independent nonprofit with a unique mission: liftinglives in footwear. Since its founding in the 1930s, Two Ten has offered hope,opportunity, and community to generations of footwear employees and theirfamilies. The Foundation provides emergency assistance in times of disaster orhardship, awards higher education scholarships, supports employee upskillingand professional development, and convenes industry councils andnetworking/affinity groups. Two Ten brings people working in footwear togetherto support each other, building a sense of community and strengthening theindustry workforce. Visit twoten.org to learn more about Two Ten and itsimpact.
Today, Rolling Stone announces The Rolling Stone Residency, an exclusive series of intimate events at New York City’s iconic Cherry Lane Theatre, presented by Delta Air Lines, with premier access offered to Delta SkyMiles Members and Delta SkyMiles® American Express Card Members. Located in the heart of the West Village, the historic venue will play host to six unforgettable “secret” shows throughout 2026.
Each night at The Rolling Stone Residency is a journey into the heart of music, pairing live, acoustic performances with in-depth conversations led by a Rolling Stone editor. These exclusive events will spotlight the stories behind the songs, offering a never-before-seen side of the world’s brightest stars. With the artists revealed just weeks before each show, fans are in for a one-of-a-kind celebration of music and storytelling, where no two evenings will ever be the same.
“The Rolling Stone Residency is a true reflection of our core mission and legacy offering fans deeper experiences with artists,” said Julian Holguin, CEO of Rolling Stone. “Conversation and music have the power to connect people, and this series demonstrates the magic that happens when we collaborate with like-minded artists and partners to deliver extraordinary experiences for fans.”
“At Delta, we believe the most powerful connections are created through experiences that move people,” said Shannon Womack, Managing Director of Global Brand and Creative at Delta. “The Rolling Stone Residency reflects how SkyMiles Membership and partnerships with iconic brands like Rolling Stone unlock moments that bring people closer – to culture, to each other and to the things that inspire them.”
Residency Dates:
- June 11, 2026
- July 9, 2026
- September 22, 2026
- October 21, 2026
- November 12, 2026
- One additional date – to be announced in the coming weeks
Set in the legendary Cherry Lane Theatre, New York’s oldest continuously operating Off-Broadway venue, The Rolling Stone Residency continues Rolling Stone’s commitment to creating unforgettable experiences that connect fans with the music and artists they love. Presented by Delta, a brand committed to connecting people to elevated experiences that inspire them, this collaboration offers SkyMiles Members and Delta SkyMiles American Express Card Members exclusive access to some of the most intimate and exciting live music moments of the year.
How to Access Tickets:
Opportunities to attend The Rolling Stone Residency will be available to Rolling Stone Readers as well as for redemption through SkyMiles Experiences, Delta’s platform that gives its loyalty Members access to once-in-a-lifetime experiences. A limited number of tickets will be released ahead of each show and available for redemption using Delta miles. Delta SkyMiles American Express Card Members who redeem their miles for this experience will also have access to exclusive on-site perks, including a dining experience at Cherry Lane’s coveted Wild Cherry restaurant, and more
About Rolling Stone
Five decades since its founding, Rolling Stone today has evolved into a multi-platform content brand with unrivaled 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. Operated and published by Penske Media Corporation, Rolling Stone provides “all the news that fits.”
About Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) uniquely connects the people, places and communities of the world through the power of flight. Guided by a people-first culture and a belief in the power of connection, Delta never stops looking for ways to elevate the customer experience – from exceptional service to innovative moments that bring people closer to what matters most. Through SkyMiles Membership and an industry-leading cobrand partnership with American Express, that commitment extends beyond travel, unlocking access to meaningful, culture-defining experiences. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Delta serves customers across a global network spanning six continents.
ABOUT AMERICAN EXPRESS
American Express (NYSE: AXP) is a global payments and premium lifestyle brand powered by technology. Our colleagues around the world back our customers with differentiated products, services, and experiences that enrich lives and build business success.
Founded in 1850 and headquartered in New York, American Express’ brand is built on trust, security, service, and a rich history of delivering innovation and Membership value for our customers. We seek to provide the world’s best customer experience every day to a broad range of consumers, small and medium-sized businesses, and large corporations, and we build and manage relationships with millions of merchants across our global network.
For more information about American Express, visit americanexpress.com, americanexpress.com/en-us/newsroom/, and ir.americanexpress.com.
About Cherry Lane Theater
As the oldest Off-Broadway theatre in New York City, the century-old Cherry Lane Theatre has long been a staple in New York’s cultural landscape. Acquired by A24 in 2023, the theatre has undergone a multi-year renovation and reopened in September 2025. Its programming includes theater, as well as comedy, music and film. A new addition to the theatre is Wild Cherry, the latest bar restaurant from Lee Hanson and Riad Nasr, the team behind Frenchette, Le Rock, and Le Veau d’Or.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THE 84TH ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBES TIMETABLE, ELIGIBILITY RULES AND CAMPAIGN GUIDELINES ANNOUNCED
Awards Timetable, Eligibility Rules and Categories HERE
LOS ANGELES, CA – May 7, 2026 – Today, the Golden Globes® released its awards timetable, eligibility rules and campaign guidelines for the 84th Annual Golden Globes®, the first major award show of the season. Hosted by acclaimed Golden Globe, Grammy® and Emmy®-nominated comedian, writer, and actress Nikki Glaser, the ceremony will broadcast live from the Beverly Hilton on Sunday, January 10, 2027 on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S.
Nominations for the Golden Globes will be announced on Monday, December 7, 2026. The Awards timetable is outlined below, and complete rules and categories can be found HERE.
84th Annual Golden Globes Timetable
Monday, June 1, 2026
Submission website opens for 84th Annual Golden Globes Motion Picture, Television and Podcast
Entries for the official Golden Globes Submissions must be completed online at https://goldenglobes.submit.live/
Friday, October 30, 2026
Deadline for Motion Picture, Television, and Podcast submissions
Monday, November 16, 2026
Television and Podcast nomination ballots to be sent to all voters
Sunday, November 22, 2026
Final date for Television and Podcast press conferences
Final date for Television and Podcast programs to be uploaded to the Golden Globes Indee Viewing Platform at https://goldenglobes.indee.tv
Monday, November 23, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. PST
Deadline for receipt of Television and Podcast nomination ballots to KMPG
Tuesday, November 24, 2026
Motion Picture and Cinematic and Box Office Achievement nomination ballots to be sent to all voters
Wednesday, December 2, 2026
Final date for Motion Picture and Cinematic and Box Office Achievement press conferences
Final date for Motion Picture and Cinematic and Box Office Achievement titles to be uploaded to the Golden Globes Indee Viewing Platform at https://goldenglobes.indee.tv
Friday, December 4, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. PST
Deadline for receipt of Motion Picture and Cinematic and Box Office Achievement nomination ballots to KPMG
Monday, December 7, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. PST
Announcement of nominations for the 84th Annual Golden Globes
Friday, December 18, 2026
Final ballots sent to all voters by KPMG
Saturday, January 2, 2027 by 5:00 p.m. PST
Deadline for receipt of final ballots to KPMG
Sunday, January 10, 2027 at 5:00 p.m. PST
Presentation of the 84th Annual Golden Globes
The Golden Globes, “Hollywood’s Party of the Year®,” is the largest awards show in the world to celebrate the best of film, television, and podcasting. Dick Clark Productions will plan, host and produce the annual Golden Globes, which has been viewed in more than 185 countries and territories worldwide.
About Golden Globes®
As a premier entertainment awards show since 1944, the annual Golden Globes has honored achievements in both television and film. Over the last three decades, the Golden Globes has enabled donations of more than $55 million to entertainment-related charities including scholarship programs, film restoration projects and humanitarian efforts. This funding has also supported diverse programs in partnership with advocacy groups aimed at promoting greater access in Hollywood for underserved communities. Dick Clark Productions is the owner and producer of the Golden Globes. For more information on the Golden Globes, please visit GoldenGlobes.com and follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and TikTok.
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 – 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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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.
PMC Contact
Lauren Utecht
310-484-2540
New York, New York—March 14, 2018: Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is pleased to announce the promotion of Paul Jowdy to Chief Business Officer and Publisher, WWD & Fairchild Live, effective immediately. Previously, he served as SVP, Group Publisher at WWD.
“I am incredibly proud of Paul’s work since PMC acquired the brand,” said Jay Penske, Chairman and CEO. “Paul has navigated a challenging media climate with ease, leading the seamless transition from print to digital and bringing WWD into the new media era.”
Jowdy will continue to manage all avenues of WWD’s business operations, including Fairchild Media’s live experience arm, Fairchild Live. This group produces 10+ Summits and Forums per year across The United States, China, Japan, The United Kingdom and beyond, in addition to over twenty C-level events that bring together the industry’s top fashion, beauty and retail leaders. He will continue to report to both Penske and George Grobar, Chief Operating Officer and Board Member at PMC.
Before joining Fairchild Media, Jowdy served as the Publisher of several titles, including Details, Bon Appétit, among others. A veteran of the publishing business, Jowdy also held senior positions at Vanity Fair and Condé Nast Traveler.
Jowdy said, “I am excited to continue to lead the WWD and Fairchild Live businesses as we grow our brands and platforms across a global stage.”
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 180 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.
Penske Media Contact:
Lauren Utecht, press@pmc.com, 310-484-2540
New York, New York—March 14, 2018: Penske Media Corporation (PMC) and Rolling Stone today announced the promotion of Amber Mundinger to senior vice president, live media and strategic partnerships at Rolling Stone. In her newly elevated role, Mundinger will oversee ideation, sales, and execution of tent pole events at Rolling Stone, which joined Penske Media in December.
“Rolling Stone is extremely fortunate to have Amber on board to help grow an exciting avenue of our business and capitalize on the events that matter in music and pop culture,” said Rolling Stone President and Chief Operating Officer Gus Wenner. “She brings with her a wealth of knowledge from Fairchild Live and other areas of the entertainment industry that will be of immense value to Rolling Stone.”
Prior to this role, Mundinger served at Penske Media’s Fairchild Live as vice president, new ventures and general manager, summits and events. There she launched events and business initiatives in three new markets: China, Japan, and South Korea. She also created the group’s annual partnership program for events, implemented WWD Honors and created, in collaboration with Penske Media’s Variety brand and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), Runway to Red Carpet – an exclusive showcase for the red carpet awards season. Under her leadership, the number of events grew to more than 25 across summits, forums, awards, and industry initiatives. In addition, she formed larger partnerships across industries with SXSW, NYPL and other organizations to further Fairchild’s overall brand reach.
“I am honored to be joining Rolling Stone at such an exciting and pivotal time in the brand’s history,” said Mundinger. “I look forward to working with Gus and the rest of the Rolling Stone team while continuing to be a part of the expanding PMC family.”
Prior to joining Fairchild, Mundinger had worked for an international charity developing relationships with leading athletic and sports organizations and then continued her work in strategic partnerships for a variety of companies focused on sports, music and fashion. She is based in New York.
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 180 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.
Press Contact:
Lauren Utecht
310-484-2540
NEW YORK, New York—March 6, 2018: PMC, owner of 20 media brands that include Rolling Stone, Variety, WWD, Deadline, and Robb Report, today announced the acquisition of SheKnows Media, a leading women’s lifestyle digital media company with 79 million unique visitors per month (comScore, Jan 2018) and whose owned and operated brands include SheKnows.com, BlogHer, StyleCaster and HelloFlo.
“We are thrilled to join PMC to accomplish our goal of building out the SheKnows brands and further engaging our more than 300 million social followers,” said SheKnows Media CEO Philippe Guelton. “We view PMC as the best home for our brands and our audiences for decades to come.”
In conjunction with its highly profitable BlogHer events, the SheKnows network of influencers and content creators is known for amplifying voices of some of today’s most influential women. With strong growth in both reach and impact, bringing SheKnows to PMC will create a formidable and compelling alliance in entertainment, fashion, lifestyle and women’s issues. The acquisition further compliments PMC’s continued expansion strategy, which over the past five years has included the acquisition of Variety, Fairchild Media, IndieWire, Robb Report and, most recently, Rolling Stone.
“Bringing SheKnows to PMC will enable us to deepen our service to our broad and loyal audiences, including women entrepreneurs and content creators, while solidifying our dominance of the women’s interests vertical,” said SheKnows Media President Samantha Skey. “PMC’s innovation in content and events along with its digital savvy make it ideal for bringing forth synergies and significant long-term scale across both companies.”
PMC, founded in 2004, is a leading digital media and information services company with significant experience in the entertainment, technology, fashion, retail and luxury media segments. Currently owning and operating industry-leading brands that include Rolling Stone, Variety, WWD, Robb Report, Deadline, Beauty Inc, FN, IndieWire, HollywoodLife, BGR, and other leading properties, PMC’s digital media expertise and complementary portfolio are expected to accelerate SheKnows’ trajectory and long-term success.
Transaction Highlights:
- Philippe Guelton will continue in his current role as SheKnows Media’s Chief Executive Officer.
- Samantha Skey will continue in her current role of President and Chief Revenue Officer.
- SheKnows brings to PMC a leading lifestyle and women’s interests digital media platform that is a top 5 comScore for Lifestyle, scaling PMC’s reach and diversifying PMC’s offerings by deepening its dominance of the women’s interests vertical.
- SheKnows Media’s thriving BlogHer events business will compliment PMC’s industry-leading expertise in live events.
- This acquisition allows PMC to diversify its revenue across the consumer packaged goods, healthcare, and food and beverage verticals.
- SheKnows employees will remain in their current New York offices until integrated into PMC’s corporate NY headquarters in late 2018, while new office space in Scottsdale is expected within 6 to 8 months.
- The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
- SheKnows was represented by Ballard Spahr LLP and Houlihan Lokey acted as exclusive sell-side advisor to SheKnows.
- PMC was represented by Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP.
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About PMC
PMC is a leading digital media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a monthly audience of more than 210 million and empowers more than 1 million global business leaders and CEOs with actionable market information and business intelligence. Our dynamic events, data services, and rich content entertain and educate today’s fashion, retail, beauty, entertainment, luxury and lifestyle sectors. Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 11 countries worldwide. To learn more about PMC and its iconic brands, visit www.pmc.com.
About SheKnows Media
SheKnows Media is a top women’s lifestyle digital media company with 79 million unique visitors per month (comScore) and more than 300 million social media fans and followers. The company operates a family of leading media properties that include SheKnows.com, BlogHer.com, StyleCaster.com and HelloFlo.com. With a mission of women inspiring women, SheKnows Media is revolutionizing the publishing industry by forging a new kind of model that seamlessly integrates users, editors and content creators onto a single platform designed to empower all women to discover, share and create. Whether it’s parenting or pop culture, fashion or food, DIY or décor, our award-winning editorial team, Experts, bloggers and social media influencers produce authentic and on-trend content every day. We dig deep to learn what makes our audience tick, revealing unexpected insights on women and digital media. Our robust, end-to-end suite of premium branded content and influencer marketing solutions generate nearly 1 billion ad impressions per month (sources: DFP), allowing brands to distribute authentic content and integrated advertising at scale.
SheKnows Media is based in New York and Scottsdale, Ariz., with offices in Los Angeles and Chicago. We also operate internationally in Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom.
PMC Press Contact
Lauren Utecht
+1 310-484-2540
NEW YORK, New York: Penske Media Corporation (PMC) and Wenner Media today announced Penske Media’s strategic investment in Wenner Media, majority owner of Rolling Stone, the leading voice of music, politics and pop culture for 50 years.
Since its founding in 1967 by Jann Wenner and Ralph J. Gleason, Rolling Stone has defined pop culture for generations of readers and is 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. Throughout an evolving media landscape, Rolling Stone has always stayed true to its mission to tell exceptional stories that illuminate the culture of our times.
“Our interest in Rolling Stone is driven by its people, its cultural significance, and the globally-recognized brand that has no peer in its areas of influence”, said Penske Media chairman and CEO Jay Penske. “We believe that Penske Media is uniquely qualified to partner with the Wenners to ensure the brand continues to ascend for decades across multiple media platforms—we’re eager to get started.”
“I am so proud of our accomplishments over the past 50 years and know Penske Media is the ideal match for us to thrive in today’s media landscape,” said Jann Wenner, editorial director of Wenner Media.
“We couldn’t ask for a better partner than Jay and Penske Media to invest in our company’s future success. They understand the importance and impact of Rolling Stone, and we are thrilled for this opportunity to grow our business together,” said Gus Wenner, president and chief operating officer of Wenner Media.
Penske Media has a proven track record in acquiring, investing in, and growing content and editorial teams while evolving iconic brands in today’s competitive digital media landscape. Through the acquisition and turnaround of Fairchild Media—which includes Women’s Wear Daily (WWD), Footwear News (FN), and Beauty Inc—along with the evolution of Variety, Robb Report, and IndieWire, Penske Media has continually demonstrated their ability to successfully grow legendary media businesses while preserving the heritage and culture of each brand.
Penske Media’s strategic investment in Wenner Media creates a formidable and compelling alliance for Rolling Stone’s dominance in music, politics, entertainment and pop culture.
Penske Media, founded in 2003, is a leading digital media company with significant experience in the entertainment, technology, fashion, retail, and luxury media segments. Having made investments in over 18 industry-leading trade and consumer brands that include Variety, WWD, Robb Report, Deadline, Beauty Inc, FN, IndieWire, HollywoodLife, BGR, and other leading properties, Penske Media’s digital media expertise and complementary portfolio will be key advantages in propelling Rolling Stone to significant growth, profitability and long-term success.
Transaction Highlights:
- Jann Wenner to become Editorial Director, and Gus Wenner to remain President & COO and also join Penske Media’s Advisory Board.
- With Penske Media’s strategic investment in Wenner Media, which maintains the majority control and editorial oversight for Rolling Stone, the publication will remain an independent authority on US pop culture and impactful political coverage.
- Singapore-based music start-up BandLab Technologies, which purchased a 49% stake in Rolling Stone in September 2016 for an undisclosed sum, continues as Wenner Media’s partner in Rolling Stone.
- This investment complements Penske Media’s existing entertainment media brands, which include Variety, Deadline.com, and IndieWire.
- Currently celebrating its 50th anniversary, Rolling Stone will benefit from Penske Media’s industry-leading expertise in digital media, live events, and leveraging a best-in-class infrastructure for growth and continued journalistic excellence, as has been accomplished with Penske Media-owned Variety Media and Fairchild Media, which include Variety, WWD, FN and Beauty Inc.
- The financial terms of the investment were not disclosed.
- Wenner Media was represented by Methuselah Advisors and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Penske Media was represented by Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP.
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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 180 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 WENNER MEDIA AND ROLLING STONE
Wenner Media LLC, a privately held company headquartered in New York City, publishes Rolling Stone. The number one brand in music publishing, Rolling Stone has been the leading voice of music and popular culture for 50 years. The multi-media brand features the latest in music reviews, in-depth interviews, hard-hitting political commentary and award-winning journalism across many platforms including magazine, digital, mobile, social and event marketing. Rolling Stone provides “all the news that fits” to a global audience of approximately 60 million fans of the brand every month. Rolling Stone is owned by Wenner Media and BandLab Technologies. For more information, please visit www.rollingstone.com.
Penske Media Press Contact
Lauren Utecht
+1 310-484-2540
NEW YORK, New York—November 27, 2017: Penske Media Corporation (PMC) and its subsidiary Fairchild Media today announced the acquisition of FashInvest, the innovator in connecting the fashion-tech, fashion, retail, and branded consumer goods sectors with the finance and investment sectors. This acquisition comes on the heels of Penske Media and its subsidiary Fairchild Media’s acquisition last month of Sourcing Journal, the premiere media brand for global executives focused on the sourcing and manufacturing industries. Both purchases significantly advance Fairchild’s and WWD’s position in today’s fashion, beauty, and retail business coverage.
“FashInvest has tapped into the vital intersection of finance and fashion—a business that has been built over the last decade on discovering and developing emerging fashion and retail brands and their access to capital markets. Fairchild Media has consistently been the leader in coverage of well-established global fashion brands, and with the acquisition of FashInvest the opportunity to deepen our coverage of emerging companies, start-ups, and the financial institutions (VC’s, Private Equity, etc.) that are shaping the future fashion industry is dramatically enhanced,” said PMC Chairman and CEO Jay Penske. “We are honoured to be the steward of this innovative company and continuing our investments in the Fairchild Media business.”
FashInvest, known for being “where fashion meets finance,” began as a series of educational industry events in 2009 and has rapidly evolved to now be a leading global media resource. FashInvest’s thousands of daily online news posts, reports, and exclusive interviews on the emerging fashion tech and fashion arenas have established it as today’s news authority for a growing number of fashion-tech and fashion entrepreneurs seeking the latest news on who has received funding, who is providing the funding, and what strategies are attracting financing.
“The injection of Penske Media resources into FashInvest will propel the brand and enable FashInvest to extend our reach into markets and geographic regions we have always looked to enter. We have seen an insatiable appetite for fashion brands, fashion tech companies, retailers and investors of all stages to stay current with the investment news, innovations and resources driving the industry. With this acquisition FashInvest is now the undisputed digital content and event production leader of this ever-growing space,” said FashInvest COO Erik Seel.
FashInvest’s ground-breaking events, which attract attendees from around the world, will now be bolstered by PMC and Fairchild Media’s robust event infrastructure. Renowned for their innovative, funding-focused networking opportunities between entrepreneurs, financiers, operating executives and service providers, FashInvest events are poised to expand and evolve on a global scale.
“The addition of FashInvest to Fairchild Media’s umbrella deepens our already encompassing coverage of innovative startups and their financing,” said James Fallon, editorial director of Fairchild Media. “Covering unique and disruptive entrepreneurs in fashion, beauty and retail and their monetary backers has been at the core of WWD’s ethos for decades, and we look forward to expanding our coverage in this vertical.”
FashInvest is joining PMC on the heels of PMC’s acquisition of Sourcing Journal, the media voice for the sourcing and manufacturing industries. Both join PMC’s fashion industry brands WWD and FN in addition to PMC’s lifestyle and entertainment brands Variety Inc., Deadline Hollywood, Robb Report, TVLine.com, Hollywood Life, and IndieWire as well as PMC’s global events and data services. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Transaction Highlights:
- The acquisition brings together FashInvest, a leading media innovator, with PMC’s robust media and events infrastructure to better serve today’s global fashion entrepreneurs and investors.
- The financial terms of the acquisition of FashInvest were not disclosed.
- This transaction compliments Penske Media’s 2014 purchase of Fairchild Media (WWD, FN, M, Beauty Inc.) from Condé Nast as well as its acquisition last month of Sourcing Journal.
- Under Penske Media’s ownership, FashInvest will remain an independent publication dedicated to informing fashion entrepreneurs and investors as well as bringing them together in unique networking opportunities.
- FashInvest’s events business will benefit from Fairchild Publishing, LLC’s New York-based Fairchild Live events team, leveraging a best-in-class infrastructure for international growth.
NEW YORK, New York—October 30, 2017: Penske Media Corporation (PMC) and its subsidiary Fairchild Media announced the acquisition of Sourcing Journal, the premiere media brand for global executives focused on the sourcing and manufacturing industries. The purchase advances Fairchild’s and WWD’s leadership position in today’s fashion and retail business coverage.
“The future of fashion will rely much more on material sciences, sourcing and technology, so to bring into the fold the leading media publication in that space opens important opportunities for our WWD and FN brands as well as for our readers and partners,” said PMC Chairman and CEO Jay Penske. “Eddie is a remarkable entrepreneur; we’re eager to work with him and the entire Sourcing Journal team to continue the growth of this emerging brand and leading platform.”
Since its founding by Edward Hertzman and his Co-Founder Munir Mashooqullah in 2009, Sourcing Journal has swiftly taken the lead as the top-tier voice for sourcing and manufacturing industry thought leaders. Sourcing Journal’s expert editorial team leads the industry conversation with smart investigative journalism, breaking news, analysis of global market conditions and industry white papers.
“There’s something to be said about synergies and I think that’s what we’ve found with this move. When I met Jay, I knew he shared the same vision for the future of Sourcing Journal as I’ve had in all the years that got us to this point,” Hertzman said. “Now, with PMC’s positioning and insight, we’ll be able to not only grow the publication’s offerings but also reach our aim of making Sourcing Journal the homepage for the entire global supply chain industry.”
As an extension of its editorial content, Sourcing Journal’s summits gather the industry’s thought leaders and premier executives for high-level networking as well as candid and professional discussion and debate around the most pressing industry challenges and opportunities. These conference offerings are slated to grow as part of PMC and Fairchild, where Sourcing Journal will leverage the infrastructure of the robust Fairchild Live events business in order to expand its year-round global offerings.
“In the increasingly fast moving worlds of fashion, retail and beauty, the winners will be those with the most advanced and flexible logistics and sourcing capabilities,” said James Fallon, editorial director of WWD. “While WWD has always covered these areas, the acquisition of Sourcing Journal will enable us to provide more in-depth, up-to-the minute and insightful coverage of these vital areas for our global readers. The addition of Sourcing Journal’s summits also will also help industry executives stay up to date with the latest trends in the sector.”
Sourcing Journal joins PMC’s media portfolio, which extends beyond the business of fashion and retail to also include lifestyle and entertainment brands Variety Inc., Deadline Hollywood, Robb Report, TVLine.com, Hollywood Life, and IndieWire alongside PMC’s global events and data services. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
“Sourcing Journal’s current growth will further strengthen under the PMC umbrella,” said Mashooqullah. “PMC will be a great home for Sourcing Journal’s talented team; I see Eddie exceling in the publication industry under Jay’s stewardship.”
Transaction Highlights:
- The acquisition brings together two of the fashion and retail industry’s leading sources for breaking news and smart insights vital for today’s global executives.
- The financial terms of the acquisition of Sourcing Journal from owner Hertzman Media Group were not disclosed.
- This transaction compliments Penske Media’s 2014 purchase of Fairchild Media (WWD, FN, M, Beauty Inc.) from Condé
- Under Penske Media’s ownership, Sourcing Journal will remain an independent publication dedicated to informing apparel and textile executives via updates on global market conditions, breaking news stories, top-tier investigative journalism and industry white papers.
- Sourcing Journal’s events business will benefit from Fairchild Publishing, LLC’s New York-based Fairchild Live events team, leveraging a best-in-class infrastructure for growth.
- MMG Advisors served as exclusive financial advisor to Hertzman Media Group and Otterbourg P.C. as legal counsel.
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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 180 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 SOURCING JOURNAL
With more than 70,000 readers, Sourcing Journal is the premiere trade publication for apparel and textile executives focused on sourcing and manufacturing. Sourcing Journal knows that intelligent business decisions are based on strategic, time-sensitive information. With continuous updates on global market conditions, breaking news stories, top-tier investigative journalism and industry white papers, we make sense of an increasingly complex sourcing landscape.
TOKYO, JAPAN, September 5, 2017 — Women’s Wear Daily (WWD), the leading source of news and insights for the fashion, retail and beauty industries, will host its debut Retail 20/20 Forum: Tokyo on February 28, 2018. Cohosted with LUMINE, the leading developer of full service shopping centers in Japan, the event is set to draw top executives from Japan, the United States, Greater Asia and beyond.
“We are thrilled to produce our first live event in Japan and bring WWD’s exciting fashion, retail and beauty content to life in one of the most prominent fashion and business capitals in the world,” said Amber Mundinger, Fairchild Live’s VP, New Ventures and GM, Summits + Events.
WWD’s premier retail event, Retail 20/20 takes place each year in both New York and London. In addition to these two markets, WWD Retail 20/20: Tokyo will continue annually through 2020, in partnership with LUMINE.
“LUMINE prides itself on innovation and not only pioneering, but creating new markets and ‘Life Value.’ Through this approach, we hope to work as a cornerstone of further growth by revitalizing the Japanese retail industry, including the development of human resources. We greatly look forward to our upcoming partnership with WWD,” stated Yoshiaki Arai, chairman of LUMINE.
With more than 30 annual events, including 10 C-level summits and forums, Fairchild Live brings the editorial properties of Fairchild Media to life by connecting industry stakeholders at events designed to inform and inspire. With content curated by WWD’s renowned editorial team— it’s where relationships are born and deals are made.
For more information about Fairchild Live and the WWD Retail 20/20 Forum: Tokyo, visit www.fairchildlive.com
About WWD
WWD is the authority for news and trends in the worlds of fashion, beauty and retail. Featuring daily headlines and breaking news from all Women’s Wear Daily publications, WWD provides the most comprehensive coverage anywhere of fashion, beauty and retail news and is the leading destination for all fashion week updates and show reviews from New York, Paris, Milan and London.
About LUMINE
LUMINE Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya Tokyo, CEO: Yuji Morimoto) is a company that manages representative commercial facilities in Japan.
LUMINE is at a center of group company of East Japan Railway Company, Japan’s largest railway company, and has 16 stores directly connected to major stations (e.g. Shinjuku station) around Tokyo. LUMINE has gained the support by proposing cutting edge fashion trends for women living in the metropolitan area and creating new life value beyond customer expectations.
For more information about LUMINE Co., Ltd., please visit http://www.lumine-info.com
Press Contact: Quin Acciani, qacciani@pmc.com
