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🌟 Introducing "The Edit" 🌟 – Refinery29's new, monthly business and culture newsletter driven by our proprietary data and insights from across the globe. The Edit offers a unique perspective backed by two decades of expertise and real-time data from the digital media powerhouse that is R29. The Edit is the Media Industry’s IT! On the heels of the Olympic Games, our first issue, penned by Refinery29 CEO Cory Corrine Haik, dives into women’s sports — where ‘competitive’ is a modifier we fully embrace. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gFEYvwAD Our first issue drops in conjunction with our new insights report, Reframing The Game, which unveils the trends and topics shaping the future of women's sports. You can SUBSCRIBE, and check it, and other reports out at R29 Intelligence: https://lnkd.in/gCzB-C_d Enjoy!

Tune in tonight!! Refinery29, Twitch, and Coach teamed up this summer for a partnership that's redefining the gaming, streaming, and fashion landscape. Since April, our innovative shoppable streams have captivated viewers and shoppers in the female gaming community. Hosted by our very own Entertainment Director, Melissah Yang, and Beauty Director, Sara Tan, and as the first third-party brand to use Twitch's Stream Picks extension, we're creating an immersive shopping experience featuring exclusive Coach styles seen in and inspired by the ‘Find Your Courage’ story. Coach’s virtual world abloom with daisies inspired immersive experiences like film screenings and exclusive "what's in our bag" segments, all designed to delight and engage the community. Tune in tonight – 6pm ET!! – to our third shoppable stream HERE: https://lnkd.in/ey2ZM36d. Join us in celebrating diversity and community in the digital space. See you there!  #Gaming #Fashion #Inclusivity https://lnkd.in/e8MQDeX6

Refinery29 alongside R29’s Unbothered, and Somos, are excited to join our sister brand, ESSENCE, to celebrate the 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture this weekend in New Orleans! R29 will be popping up with Manicurated Live where we will have nail techs from Black woman-owned, New Orleans-based nail salon Lab and Lounge providing quick manicures and accent designs. We’ll also have a custom photo booth for festival-goers Fit Checks: your chance to flaunt your outfits, showcase your gorgeous nails for the Nail Cam, and take in the affirmations. More style can be found over at the Beautycon booth with incredible programming all weekend long, including a panel with Serena Williams in conversation with Sophia Dennis. Be sure to keep an eye on @R29Unbothered socials throughout the weekend for highlights, coverage and exciting exclusives from the team on the ground. Happy 4th and Happy Festival! https://lnkd.in/e_MfZUZZ

In a recent ADWEEK article, CEO Cory Haik outlines Refinery29's new strategy, highlighting three key areas: its research and consultancy arm, R29 Intelligence; its R29 Content Studio; and its creator network, the R29 Talent Cooperative. As part of this focus, Refinery29 will emphasize live events and video, while expanding sports and current affairs coverage to strengthen its expertise in these areas. Read the full piece below to learn more!:  https://lnkd.in/eVFC7V3v

What is the New Beauty Mindset, who is shaping it, and how is it defining trends in the market? Unveiled at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity Advertising Festival earlier this week, we’re happy to share a new report showcasing the five attributes of this psychograph. If you missed us in France, our R29 Intelligence team shares more below about the cultural codes surrounding this new cohort: https://lnkd.in/e4bUnHYa

Building across our content, intelligence and talent businesses, we are happy to announce the appointments of two new executives in Ashley Meade, Refinery29's newly elevated Chief Revenue Officer, and Akhil Bhansali, newly appointed Chief Financial Officer! Meade will be responsible for leading the sales teams and accelerating developing revenue streams while Bhansali will focus on financial planning, management, and developing strategies to monetize content and ensure continued profitability. These strategic appointments solidify our commitment to enhancing our commercial offerings and expanding Refinery29's reach. Read more about our strategy in our announcement memo below: https://lnkd.in/eUQdXMsc

Heading to Cannes next week?! So are we! Refinery29 and Beautycon are hosting a lunch presenting The New Beauty Mindset. And good news: Due to overwhelming demand we are opening up a few more spots! Email beautycannes@refinery29.com if you'd like to attend and we will confirm on a first come first serve basis with event details. See you there 🇫🇷

Last week Refinery29 was honored to accept the The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Media Impact Award at its Champions for Change gala! ☀ 🥇 Our team took home the award for our work to ban teen tanning bed use and promote sun safety via our Sun Blocked editorial series. R29 has gathered 8,000 signatures to date on its petition with the Skin Cancer Foundation to mobilize the Food and Drug Administration to finalize its proposed rule that bans minors from using sunbeds. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States but it’s also one of the most preventable types of cancer. We are proud to bring this critical issue to the forefront and continue to work toward eliminating tanning bed use across the globe. Read more below! https://lnkd.in/eTSJY-xb

Refinery29 is coming to the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity this June! 🇫🇷 Join us for lunch, cocktails and conversation kicking off our new union with Beautycon with R29’s CEO Cory Haik, Global Deputy Beauty Director Jacqueline Kilikita, and Beautycon Executive Producer Teneshia Carr. 💄 🥂 Spots are limited! Drop us a line at beautycannes@refinery29.com for event details and to confirm attendance. We hope to see you there! 👀

We're thrilled to announce that Beautycon, the industry’s most revered beauty event, is joining forces with Refinery29, Inc.! This coming November in Los Angeles, join us for the live, multi-channel event blending Refinery29's esteemed beauty authority with Beautycon's expansive reach and influence. For over a decade, Beautycon has been at the forefront of fostering connections and spotlighting industry trailblazers. Now, joining forces with Refinery29, we're set to blend digital and physical platforms with our comprehensive suite of brand offerings. With influencer programming, editorial activations, expert panels, brand demonstrations, interactive booths, and more, we're redefining beauty content in a whole new dimension. Stay tuned for exciting programming updates on Refinery29 and Beautycon.com. We can’t wait for this next chapter! https://lnkd.in/exx8r49X