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What's shakin'? I went all in today with someone who truly understands the evolution of digital marketing — John Sampogna, co-founder and CEO of Wonder Sauce, a creative agency behind some of the most innovative brand stories out there. John's worked with massive names like Samsung, Brookfield, and Subway, and been featured in outlets like CNBC, Yahoo, and Digiday — but what really stood out in this convo was his honesty about what makes modern marketing work. We dug deep into the difference between branding and marketing, how companies get lost chasing performance metrics, and why storytelling and authenticity still reign supreme. John also dropped major insight on how AI is transforming the creative world — not replacing creators, but enhancing them. We even got into how his team uses AI responsibly to make campaigns smarter, faster, and more human. This one is for every entrepreneur, marketer, and creator trying to navigate the new digital frontier. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by “hustle culture” in marketing or wondered how to stand out in a noisy world, this episode is your playbook.We Meet: John Sampogna, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of WondersauceConnect:Connect with Rick: https://linktr.ee/mrrickjordanConnect with John: www.wondersauce.comSubscribe & Review to ALL IN with Rick Jordan on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RickJordanALLINAbout John: John Sampogna is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Wondersauce, an agency specializing in brand storytelling, paid media, e-commerce, and digital experiences. With over 15 years of experience in digital marketing and advertising, Sampogna has created and led work for a wide range of clients from innovative startups to household names such as Samsung, Scott's, Brookfield, Golf.com, and Subway, amongst many others. Featured early in his career in Business Insider's “30 Most Creative People In Advertising Under 30”, Sampgona's insights have been featured in numerous media outlets, including Glossy, Adweek, CNBC, Medium, Yahoo, and Digiday. Today, he manages a team of over 100 creatives, strategists, producers, and technologists at Wondersauce, and is well-regarded industry-wide for his innovative approach toward digital marketing and brand storytelling.

What does it take for a beauty campaign or brand to cut through the noise in 2025?  Our second-annual Glossy Pop Awards is one place where our team recognizes the best and most culturally relevant beauty and fashion campaigns, people, products, and brands.  In today's episode of The Glossy Beauty Podcast, we welcome three esteemed beauty executives to discuss the secret sauce behind their Glossy Pop Award-winning campaigns.  These winning campaigns drove audience engagement, generated buzz and successfully met their set business goals.  To start, host Lexy Lebsack welcomes Leslie Ann Hall, founder and CEO of Iced Media (18:50). She and her team partnered with hair-care brand Moroccanoil to launch the brand's first fine fragrance. The teams at Iced Media and Moroccanoil executed a campaign that levered social media for awareness and sales. They took home the Glossy Pop Award for "Best Use of TikTok." Next, Lebsack sits down with Dana Paolucci, head of PR and influencer at Unilever-owned Dove North America (30:02). Paolucci and her team worked with communications firm Edelman to take home two Glossy Pop Awards for its Dove x Crumbl cookies body-care collaboration. They won "Best Product Launch Campaign" and "Best Community Engagement Strategy." In our final mini interview, Lebsack welcomes Nilofer Vahora, Amika's CMO, to discuss the hair-care brand's "Best Use of Video" award win for its Superfruit Star Lightweight Hairstyling Oil launch with marketing company January Digital (40:03).  But first, Lebsack is joined by host Emily Jensen to discuss this week's top beauty and wellness news.  Squishmallows, the TikTok-famous plush toy brand launched in 2017, made headlines this week for its foray into fine fragrance. Squishmallows parent company Jazwares, a Florida-based toymaker that was purchased by Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway in 2022, has tapped longtime beauty executive Joel Ronkin, current founder and CEO of Jennifer Aniston's LolaVie hair care, to lead the project. The scents launched at Ulta Beauty this week in two sizes, priced $38 and $58.  Lebsack and Jensen also discuss rumors that beauty conglomerate Coty is looking to sell heritage mass color cosmetics brands CoverGirl, Rimmel and Max Factor.  Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop is also in the news this week for the closure of its 2-year-old mass beauty experiment, Good Clean Goop, which sells under-$40 skin care through Target and Amazon. The duo discusses the closure and what it means for masstige skincare.  Finally, the hosts walk through Amazon's new ambitions in K-Beauty with this week's launch of a dedicated storefront. It's a smart move considering the rise in popularity of K-Beauty products and the stunning sales on the channel. To wit: K-Beauty is growing three times faster than Amazon's average beauty category. 

Fall marks the beginning of what feels like Portland's hibernation season, but there's still plenty happening in town, especially in our arts scene. So today on City Cast Portland, Suzette Smith, Portland Mercury's arts and culture editor, is here to walk us through their recently-released fall arts guide. They've covered everything from the Portland Art Museum's shiny new pavilion to pro-wrestling-inspired improv comedy to zinesters at the mall; you won't want to miss it.  Get more from City Cast Portland when you become a City Cast Portland Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members-only events, and more. Join now at https://membership.citycast.fm/ Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this September 25th episode: Energy Trust Window Nation - Get an extra 10% off the original offer until end of September Oregon Health Authority PaintCare Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST

Today, we want to hear your crazy in love stories after a beautiful AirBnb story. Blackers goes through the nominations for this year's ARIAs. In the Glossy's, Cardi B defends claims that she has a stinky bum. And Hawthorn legend, Shane Crawford takes on Joel in a game of Quick Draw!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s glossys were stacked. Jimmy Kimmel is officially back after his suspension, with a star-studded petition and Howard Stern firing up about censorship. Then came the tea from The View — Sherri Shepherd revealed she and Rosie O’Donnell were on $3 million back in 2007, while Joy Behar and Elisabeth Hasselbeck were pulling in just $750K. Over in Swiftie-land, Travis Kelce’s mum is pushing hard for grandkids, while Jason Kelce jokes he’s still number one thanks to his kids. And finally, Charli XCX tied the knot with Matty Healy from The 1975, complete with crowd-surfing, DJ sets, and even a cigarette platter with custom matches — forget candy buffets, this wedding went full rockstar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the pod, Ricki’s revealing icks from around the world – from “ibi-boo-boo” to Dune deep dives gone way too far. She also hints a cheeky reunion with Jessica Mauboy could be on the cards. We get fired up about a mum whose kid got sent home for having cheese and crackers in his lunchbox (seriously?). In the Glossy’s, Trump Jr cops it from his dad over memes, Elton John loses a bet and a house key, and Camila Cabello sings at a wedding. Plus, Gen Z’s new “soft clubbing” trend, Harry Styles’ marathon alter ego, and Prince Harry’s royal bow-down demands for Meghan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this special London Fashion Week edition of the Glossy Podcast, international reporter Zofia Zwieglinska is joined by editor-in-chief Jill Manoff to break down the shows, shifts and standout moments shaping the season. London has been particularly charged this week, with President Trump's visit, Parliament debating fashion's cultural and economic value, and new BFC head Laura Weir waiving designer fees and boosting international visibility. The London Fashion Week schedule reflects the mix of pressures and possibilities: More fast-fashion names like Zara joined the calendar, bringing visibility but also sustainability concerns. The stalwarts are still showing, including JW Anderson, Simone Rocha and Erdem, which are holding strong among a tough macro environment. And a wave of NEWGEN designers, such as Jenn Lee, The Ouze and Ewusie, are bringing fresh energy. NEWGEN is the British Fashion Council's talent support scheme that gives emerging designers financial backing, mentoring and a platform to show at London Fashion Week. Zofia also shares highlights to come this week in Glossy's coverage, including what is going on at Rixo, Edeline Lee and Patrick McDowell. But at the center of it all is Burberry. Zofia and Jill trace the brand's turbulent recent history — from executive and creative director shifts to pricing resets — and assess Joshua Schulman's “Burberry Forward” strategy (9:00). Luxury analyst Luca Solca from brokerage firm Bernstein joins the episode to weigh in on Burberry's turnaround, stressing the importance of heritage, consistent execution and the brand's ongoing challenge in accessories. We discuss how Burberry's new campaigns — like "Festival Season," featuring Liam Gallagher, and "Back to the City," shot on a red London bus — are reframing the brand. We also talk about how wholesale partners are responding to the brand's Fall 2025 collection and what's next for Burberry, in both the U.K. and the U.S.

Lauren's guests are Bedford Media proprietor Karlie Kloss and editor Thom Bettridge, whom she hired a while back to relaunch i-D magazine. Lauren asks Karlie why she's interested in building out Bedford, which is also behind the forthcoming relaunch of Life magazine. Karlie and Thom also discuss their vision for i-D, 45 years after its founding. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In todays Glossy’s, Queen Camilla reportedly shuns Princess Kate during a conversation with Melania outside Windsor Castle, while Colin Farrell shares a light-hearted story praising Margot Robbie and her kindness on set. Justin Bieber lands a $15 million Coachella deal and jokes about his beard growth on Instagram. Plus, Travis Kelce gives a glimpse into his wedding planning with Taylor Swift during a chat on his podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmy Kimmel’s comments about Charlie Kirk have reportedly gotten his show pulled off air indefinitely, and Donald Trump is claiming Jimmy Kimmel Live! is officially canceled. Meanwhile, Jerry from Ben & Jerry’s leaves the company, and it’s now just Ben’s Ice Cream. In the Glossy’s, Colin Farrell admits Margot Robbie turns him on. Justin Bieber bags a solo $10M Coachella deal and prays over his beard, and Travis Kelce is already spilling Swiftie wedding tea. We get obsessed with Trump’s state visit—Kate next to Trump at dinner? Camilla and Melania at the same table? The crowns, the jewels, the menu?! Plus, Kris Jenner’s MAC stunt goes viral, Elton John turns his kneecaps into jewellerySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the She2.0 Podcast, I sit down with Elisa Kosonen, a former fashion editor turned registered holistic nutritionist and founder of 14 Carrots - a practice helping women reclaim their energy, resilience, and joy in midlife. We talk about:✨ The scary-but-thrilling reality of making a midlife career pivot✨ Burnout red flags every woman should watch for✨ Why perimenopause is the “runway” to menopause - and how to make the landing smoother✨ The transferable skills you already have (yes, you're more qualified than you think)✨ What it really takes to start over at 40+ If you've ever thought “Is this it?” while staring down your career, relationships, or health in midlife, this conversation is proof that change is not only possible, it can be the best thing you ever do.

Um herauszufinden, wie groß das Imperium von Jean Pierre Kraemer wirklich ist, analysiere ich alle Marken und Onlineshops von JP Performance. Er hat sich durch seine Reichweite auf Youtube & Co. mit JP Clothing, Dr. Glossy und vielen anderen Marken über die Jahre ein Firmenimperium aufgebaut. Spannend ist vor allem die Frage: Wie viel Umsatz machen die Onlineshops? Daher werfe ich einen Blick auf Besucherzahlen, Conversion Rates und Umsatzzahlen – und kommen dabei auf beeindruckende Millionenbeträge. Doch kommen die ganzen Besucher wirklich nur aus Socialmedia? Alle Details erfährst Du in meiner ausführlichen Analyse. Kennst Du JP Performance und hast vielleicht sogar schon mal etwas bei ihm gekauft? Schreib es in die Kommentare!

Happy Spooky Wednesday, everyone! We've covered a lot of water cryptids in the past, but never one we've given a new name. It's time to talk about Glossy. This is the Gloucester Sea Serpent, reportedly seen off the coast of the Cape Ann area in Massachusetts. Seamen started reporting their sightings in the 1800s, and the most recent sighting was as recent as 1980! It's one of the most well-documented sea cryptids in history, so why hasn't it been as well-reported as popular creatures like Nessie or Champ? Because it doesn't have a catchy name! JUSTICE FOR GLOSSY!

A bloke in Kansas robbed a bank just to escape his wife, only to get sentenced to home confinement right back where he started. Meanwhile, a giant alligator in Florida caused chaos by strutting across an intersection like it owned the place. In the Glossy’s, Sabrina Carpenter teases her Coachella headline set, Lindsay Lohan Photoshops herself into her meals, Colin Farrell drops an F-bomb over Taytos, and Selena & Benny’s wedding sounds bougie as hell. We also heard the wildest racehorse names, ranked the craziest My Strange Addictions (yes, including eating ashes), and spun the Wednesday Wheel for a country edition of Povo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Glossy’s were busy! Sabrina Carpenter promised Coachella domination, Lindsay Lohan literally edited herself into her meals, Colin Farrell let an F-bomb fly over a Tayto sandwich, and Selena & Benny’s wedding plans sound fancier than a royal affair.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kamala Harris says no thanks to AirPods, Ed Sheeran reveals plans for a posthumous album, and one Italian woman proves you don’t need a groom to have a wedding. Plus, in the Glossy’s, we’re talking Meryl and Marty rumours, Jake G surprises, Zayn on Wicked, YUNGBLUD spilling secrets, and a Bollywood star’s floral fine at Aussie customs. Oh, and wait ‘til you hear about the neighbour wars—someone needs to chill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What apps are you flat-out refusing to download? From Snapchat to sports betting, even Macca’s made the list. In Mailbag, we sifted through some wild listener messages before diving into the story of an ex-inmate turned influencer who says simple things like opening the fridge still blow his mind. The Glossy’s had wall-to-wall Emmy’s news — Colbert, Seth Rogen, a 15-year-old winner, and Taylor sneaking around at the NFL. Plus, the Vatican held a concert, the Olympics got a mention, and yep… another bright yellow dildo has hit an NFL field.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve got Albo rocking up in the wrong shirt to the wrong party, Glossy’s chaos with Ne-Yo’s four girlfriends (yes, four), Harry & Zoe sneaking out of JFK, and Joy spilling the tea on getting fired (twice!). Plus, Oasis hand out VIP spots while Gary Neville gets nosebleeds at the back, and we meet a Nonna who reckons coffee isn’t complete without a splash of limoncello at 10am. Oh — and we’ve got a chat with Sophie Ellis-Bextor you don’t want to miss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Niall Hatch, Spokesperson for BirdWatch Ireland, discusses the increased presence of the Glossy Ibis in Ireland.

When it comes to innovation in the beauty industry, few wield more power and influence than Guive Balooch, L'Oréal Group's longtime tech leader.  “In the last three or four years, [we've seen] this incredible shift in the speed of innovation,” Balooch told Glossy. “It feels great to work on things that are shaping the future of our industry.”  Since Balooch last joined the Glossy Beauty Podcast in 2021, his team has released a light-powered blowdryer called the AirLight Pro; an in-store skin diagnostic device called Cell BioPrint; Water Saver, an in-salon water reduction tool; a home hair-color application tool called Color Sonic; and many more innovations. He's also taken on an expanded role as global vp of tech and open innovation, where he now oversees the partnerships driving L'Oréal's future innovation. This includes investments in Swiss longevity biotech company Timeline and San Diego-based Debut Biotech. In today's episode, Balooch shares insights into the future of beauty innovation, which includes further exploration of the skin's microbiome, ingredient creation through biotechnology and beauty at the intersection of longevity. He also shares details on his team's use of AI, the latest shift in consumer desires, and the unexpected inspiration behind L'Oréal's new 3D printable eyebrow technology called 3D shu:brow.  But first, Lexy Lebsack is joined by senior reporter Emily Jensen to walk through the biggest beauty and wellness news of the week. To start, the hosts discuss a new $28,000 fragrance from LVMH-owned Maison Francis Kurkdjian. The new 10-year anniversary edition of the brand's Baccarat Rouge 540 comes with many perks for the investment, including access to events and a members-only club. Jensen and Lebsack also dive into the latest earnings at Puig, which saw 7.7% like-for-like sales growth driven primarily by fragrance sales, which made up 73% of the quarterly sales. And they discuss Macy's Inc., which saw its best comparable sales growth in 12 quarters, thanks to boosts of 3.6% at Bloomingdale's and 1.2% at Bluemercury. Finally, everything you need to know about the influx of lawsuits in California courts challenging “made in America” marketing claims by top beauty brands including Unilever-owned Paula's Choice and It's a 10, which is privately held. 

We’re talking Tinder weirdos (yes, even millionaires looking for “breeders”), a sad dinner showdown that somehow birthed a Midori trifle, and the wild story of Steve Jobs refusing to sign autographs… except when he actually did. Plus, in Glossy’s: Britney claps back, Rosie O’Donnell drags Ellen, Jeremy Clarkson loses his pants, and fresh tea on Taylor’s wedding plans. Oh, and Victoria Beckham’s finally letting Netflix in on the spice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Glossy’s are juicy today, betch. Harry Styles is out here lending Zoe Kravitz his famous shacket on the streets of New York, while Louis Tomlinson and Zayn shocked everyone with a pub dart sesh after years of bad blood. Meanwhile, Britney’s latest bathroom dance video has her friends seriously worried — and Yungblud’s VMA tribute is copping a brutal spray from a rock legend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s Glossy’s we’re talking Bieber on the shots, Kate Middleton switching back to brunette, and Paul McCartney rocking out at Oasis. But the real headline? Travis Kelce copping a full slap in the face during the Chiefs’ first game of the season in Brazil. Ouch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s ep is a wild ride – we’ve got the most unhinged bride you’ve ever seen, the latest juice from the Glossy’s, and Travis Kelce’s mum oversharing about Taylor’s “aching uterus” in a very Boomer Facebook moment. Strap in, betch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it take to successfully reinvent a heritage beauty brand? Industry veteran Dawn Hilarczyk is on a mission to completely transform Borghese, the 68-year-old heritage brand famous for its Italian skin care and Fango mud masks — and it's working.  In today's episode, Hilarczyk dives into the nitty-gritty of her brand turnaround efforts. She breaks down her strategy in great detail, from cleaning up the brand's Amazon presence and expanding into Ulta Beauty, to reestablishing a social presence and reducing the brand's SKU count from 87 to 27.  But first, host Lexy Lebsack is joined by Glossy senior reporter Emily Jensen to walk through the biggest news stories of the week.  First up is specialty beauty retailer Violet Grey's acquisition of clean beauty retailer The Detox Market. The deal was reportedly quietly closed earlier this year. Founder Cassanda Grey purchased Violet Grey in September of 2024 from Farfetch alongside private-equity investor Sherif Guirgis, who later transitioned into its CEO.  Lebsack and Jensen also discuss the latest GLP-1 news, including a possible new pill form of the drug and the rumored connection between the rise of GLP-1s and gourmand fragrances.  Finally, the duo discuss changes at Estée Lauder Companies-owned Tom Ford, including new spokesperson Tilda Swinton and new creative director Haider Ackermann, and what it all means for luxury fragrance. 

We’ve got facts that will blow your tiny little minds – octopuses with three hearts, sharks older than trees, and yes, penguin pee frozen into Antarctic ice. Ricki and Tim are dropping the kind of trivia you’ll be bragging about at the pub. Then, Daniel Andrews has popped up in a very interesting spot, J-Lo has a fan losing it after she hit “follow,” and the Glossy’s are packed with Harry & Zoë hand-holding, Gaga’s mayhem, and Sabrina’s hair-pulling chaos. Plus, we’ll take you to Social’s Boot Camp – where Millennials get schooled on fonts, slang, and how not to embarrass yourself onlineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Clare disability rights activist had dismissed a new Government strategy for providing better accessibility for disabled people as a "glossy document" and a "distraction". The National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People, which is a five-year strategy providing a policy framework for the Government's approach to disability issues, has officially been launched. The strategy contains 23 commitments which are under the pillars of learning and education, employment, independent living and active participation in society, wellbeing and health, and transport and mobility. Ennistymon-based disability rights activist Ann Marie Flanagan has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons she believes the plan lacks the required legal framework for it to have any impact.

On the Glossy Podcast, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi and international fashion reporter Zofia Zwieglinska break down some of the biggest fashion news of the week. This week, they discuss Abercrombie's continued earnings winning streak and how its sub-brand, Hollister, and NFL partnership are helping the company scale without overextending. They also look at how American Eagle is bouncing back from a misfired campaign with Sydney Sweeney with a strategically timed Travis Kelce collab, reflecting a bigger shift toward athletes acting as creative partners. Finally, they explore Marks & Spencer's new resale storefront on eBay and how it ties into eBay's growing role as resale infrastructure. Later in the episode, Glossy brings you a Back-to-School Trend special, where Zofia Zwieglinska sat down with the founder of the After School newsletter and Gen-Z consumer trends expert Casey Lewis. Launched in 2021, After School has become a trusted source for brand marketers and editors, thanks to its sharp insights on everything from TikTok hauls to youth retail habits. This year, Lewis tracked thousands of back-to-school hauls on TikTok to decode what Gen Z is buying for back-to-school and why.

The beauty industry had an eventful summer marked by changing retailer strategies, stark revenue tumbles and a flurry of pricey acquisitions.  In this special episode of The Glossy Beauty Podcast, reporters Lexy Lebsack, Emily Jensen and Sara Spruch-Feiner walk through the stories that defined the season.  This includes strategy shifts within retailers like Sephora, Ulta Beauty and Target, plus a look at disappointing revenue at conglomerates Shiseido and Estée Lauder Companies. The team also discusses the biggest acquisitions of the season — including Rhode, Dr. Squatch, Space NK and Touchland — and the tariff-related topics we're watching as fall approaches.  To start (0:53), Glossy's beauty team digs into the industry's biggest summer investments, led by E.l.f. Beauty's May purchase of Hailey Bieber's Rhode for $1 billion. The team also walks through CPG company Church & Dwight's $700 million purchase of trendy hand sanitizer brand Touchland in May and Unilever's June purchase of digitally-native men's care brand Dr. Squatch for $1.5 billion.   Beauty's top specialty retailers also had big summers. Sephora (8:37) is leaning deeper into a tried-and-true brand launch playbook: the celebrity artist. In the past few weeks, the retailer has rolled out new lines from celebrity makeup artists Hung Vanngo and Mary Phillips, plus hairstylist Chris McMillian.  Meanwhile, Ulta Beauty (18:17) had a whirlwind summer as new CEO Kecia Steelman executed her “Ulta Unleashed” comeback plan. Steelman, who was appointed CEO in January after more than a decade with the company, announced her plan in March as a response to the company's 1.9% year-over-year holiday sales tumble. Glossy's team unpacks all the changes, including the acquisition of U.K. retailer Space NK, international expansion into Mexico and the Middle East, and the end of Ulta's shop-in-shop with Target.  Finally (25:37), Glossy's team walks through can't-miss beauty conglomerate news: LVMH's splashy Louis Vuitton Beauté launch and Shiseido's sales tumble caused by Drunk Elephant's poor performance, plus turbulence at Waldencast and Estée Lauder Companies. Finally (36:27), team Glossy ends with a few autumn tariff predictions. 

A vegan firefighter’s first day on the job goes up in flames… literally, with 20,000 kilos of ribeye steak on fire. We dive into the mailbag to see if the people agree with Tim’s very controversial “no chicken for dinner” rule. Ricki gives us another round of Trump… but he’s gay, and this time he’s showing off in shorts. In the Glossy’s Harry Styles is holding hands with Zoe Kravitz, Dua Lipa’s birthday cakes trigger Tim, and there’s a cautionary tale about breaking your bloke bit. Plus, one woman has fully committed to the Titanic life by redecorating her entire apartment to match the doomed ship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Glossy Podcast, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi and international reporter Zofia Zwieglinska break down some of the biggest fashion news of the week. This week, we take a look at Ricardo Bellini's appointment as the new CEO of Valentino and what that means for the future of the brand. We also discuss the acquisition of Guess by Authentic Brands Group and the good earnings results from TJ Maxx, and what the latter means for discount retail. Later in the episode (21:30), we have a dispatch from our Sports Opportunity digital event in which our editor-in-chief, Jill Manoff, spoke with Vicky Picca, the president of the sports fashion brand Off Season. Off Season is the brainchild of fashion designer Kristin Juszczyk and Emma Grede of Skims fame. Picca has a deep sports background, working as svp of business affairs at Fanatics before joining Off Season in April. Below are a few highlights from the conversation, lightly edited for length and clarity. It's back to school season! Glossy is planning a segment of the podcast about what kids are wearing these days. If you are a high schooler (or have a high schooler in your life) and want to share your thoughts about teen fashion trends, we want to hear from you! Reach out to us on social media, you can DM us on Instagram @glossyco, you can email danny@glossy.co or you can call us and leave a voicemail at 347-746-0006

Golf balls rolling themselves in, petty ways to drive your partner mad, and a cruise ship chicken tender brawl that’ll go down in buffet history. Plus, we dig into the world’s strangest side hustles, from pro cuddlers to pet food tasters. In the Glossy’s, Lil Nas X has a wild night in cowboy boots, Taylor Swift teases more “Showgirl” sparkle, Travis and Patrick are opening a steakhouse, and Britney’s back with a new accent on a boat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Lexy Lebsack is joined by reporter Melissa Daniels from Glossy's sister publication Modern Retail and co-host of the Modern Retail Podcast, to walk through this week's biggest beauty news stories.  This includes a brief analysis of E.l.f. Beauty's response to consumer outcry over casting controversial comedian Matt Rife in its latest campaign, a topic Lebsack and Glossy reporter Emily Jensen discussed in last week's episode.  Next, Lebsack and Daniels discuss the likely voluntary recall of mousse sunscreens, which includes offerings from Vacation and Supergoop sold through Sephora, Target, Nordstrom and more retailers. Its part of the FDA's crackdown on the unapproved sunscreen format. Finally, the two hosts break down the announcement that Target and Ulta Beauty will dissolve their shop-in-shop partnership, which was launched in 2021 but has been far less successful than similar partnerships between Sephora and Kohl's.  Then (23:30), to discuss what makes a successful retail pop-up, Glossy is joined by three powerhouse executives in today's roundtable episode: Jacquelin Barrett, Patrick Ta Beauty svp of marketing; Matte Projects president Neda Whitney; and Michelle Lee, chief brand officer at Front Row Group, fractional CMO of Landing International and former editor-in-chief of Allure magazine. 

Many in the magazine industry will tell you on the mountaintops that print is not dead. Try telling that to the writers who used to produce those beautiful glossy annual reports that are now published in the form of PDF documents.Robert Roth is making his first-ever appearance on a podcast to discuss how an annual report writer secures gigs, the time commitment required, and other fascinating insights into the behind-the-scenes process of conceptualizing and creating annual reports.Robert is also the author of The Writer's Guide to Annual Reports,published in 2009.

Krave Beauty isn't your average K-Beauty brand. “[Our mission] resonates with a lot of people who are really tired of the beauty industry's narrative of ‘more is more,'” CEO and co-founder Liah Yoo told Glossy.  After getting her start working for Amorepacific in Seoul, South Korea, Yoo joined YouTube to share her own skin challenges. “I was documenting my acne skin struggles in my mid 20s, and I literally tried everything,” she said. “Nothing worked until I pressed reset and simplified my routine, going from a 14-step skin-care routine to a super minimal three-step skin-care routine [with] super gentle, minimal, hydrating ingredients.” In today's episode, Yoo walks us through the process of sourcing tamanu oil, a main ingredient in Krave's best-selling $28 Great Barrier Relief Serum. But first, Lexy Lebsack is joined by senior reporter Emily Jensen to discuss the news of the week. This includes Rare Beauty's foray into fragrance with Rare Eau de Parfum, a $75 fragrance created with famous nose Jerome Epinette. It launches at Sephora on August 7. Lebsack and Jensen also discuss a lineup of new C-suite appointments, including new execs at Herbivore and Saltair. Finally, they discuss L'Oréal's latest earnings and a shift happening within the in-office injectable marketplace.

Welcome to Thurrrrrsday!! Today we're talking life-changing moments and showing some love to our four-legged animal mates. Rumour has it Katy Perry’s got a new flame (thanks Glossy), and we’re asking the big questions—like who should welcome the aliens? Our vote’s Oprah. Oh, and Sonia Kruger’s swinging by for Quickdraw. Let’s go! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Glossy Podcast, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi and international reporter Zofia Zwieglinska break down some of the biggest fashion news of the week. This week, we discuss the announcement of September's New York Fashion Week schedule, including a long-awaited move back to a more geographically consolidated number of venues. Additionally, we talk about a ruling from the International Court of Justice that puts more pressure on wealthier countries to curb their emissions. Lastly, we talk about a bizarre case of money laundering in the Netherlands involving Louis Vuitton and discuss the luxury industry's vulnerability to financial crime. Later in the episode, our editor-in-chief, Jill Manoff, has a discussion with Patience Anoe-Lamptey Battle, a 15-year veteran store associate who specializes in selling high-end fragrance. The conversation is part of our ongoing Store Associates Strategies week, a series of stories the Glossy team has put together on how fashion and beauty brands are making use of their store associates today. Battle spoke with Jill about how she got into the job of high-end sales associate, how it's changed and what the career path looks like.

In this episode of the Glossy Beauty Podcast, board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon Dr. Jane Yoo, and the Melanoma Research Foundation's director of advocacy, Kim Wezik, MPH, chat with Glossy podcast co-host Sara Spruch-Feiner about how the U.S. wound up so far behind the rest of the world when it comes to sunscreen, how the Melanoma Research Foundation is working with congress to try to make progress in the field, and what's at stake (20:00). But first, co-hosts Lexy Lebsack and Emily Jensen discuss some of the week's biggest beauty news, including TSG Group's acquisition of Chriselle Lim's Phlur, which was relaunched by Ben Bennett's incubator, The Center, in 2022. They also discuss a recent controversy surrounding the introduction of an AI fragrance influencer "launched" by another incubator, Slate Brands. The influencer's profile has since been deleted. And finally, they discuss recent layoffs at Shiseido — the parent company of Drunk Elephant, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, Nars, and several fragrance licenses including Tory Burch and Narciso Rodriguez — as well as at Walmart.

On this week's Modern Retail Podcast, senior reporters Melissa Daniels and Gabriela Barkho are joined by Lexy Lebsack, the West Coast correspondent for sister publication Glossy, and co-host of The Glossy Beauty Podcast. The team kicks things off with a look at the latest news in beauty M&A, with Ulta buying out British beauty retailer Space NK. On the topic of beauty, this week's rundown also breaks down the rise in beauty dupe lawsuits, thanks to high-profile filings by Benefit and Supergoop. Later on, Daniels continues the conversation around intellectual property with Cassey Ho, founder and designer of athleisure line Popflex Active. She's been vocal about her concerns with other companies making imitations of her designs, including a patented skort worn by Taylor Swift. They discuss how AI is making it easier for companies to mimic and sell fashion items, the pros and cons of expensive intellectual property services, why her team has an "infringement" Slack channel and the emotional roller coaster of a viral product getting duped. Listen to Lexy's episode on dupes on the Glossy Beauty Podcast

Beauty dupes have never been more popular. But is mimicking a competitor a sound business decision?   “This might surprise people, [but] dupes may not be illegal on their own," brand protection attorney Elizabeth Milian told Glossy. The word “dupe” is shorthand for “duplicate” and often denotes a product that is inspired by a higher-priced luxury offering. A dupe is different from a counterfeit product that presents itself as the original.  It's very common for duped brands to regularly bring lawsuits against the companies allegedly infringing on their trade dress, or IP, such as packaging, branding, logos or any other unique asset. While the majority of these lawsuits pop up then quickly disappear, Milian told Glossy they're a vital action for long-term brand IP protection.  Most cases quickly settle out of court and so there is little legal precedent, yet most are based upon the same thing: Is consumer confusion happening? To better understand this growing issue, and how it impacts beauty business on both sides, Milian breaks down four recent cases. Beauty dupes have never been more popular. But is mimicking a competitor a sound business decision?   “This might surprise people, [but] dupes may not be illegal on their own," brand protection attorney Elizabeth Milian told Glossy. The word “dupe” is shorthand for “duplicate” and often denotes a product that is inspired by a higher-priced luxury offering. A dupe is different from a counterfeit product that presents itself as the original.  It's very common for duped brands to regularly bring lawsuits against the companies allegedly infringing on their trade dress, or IP, such as packaging, branding, logos or any other unique asset. While the majority of these lawsuits pop up then quickly disappear, Milian told Glossy they're a vital action for long-term brand IP protection.  Most cases quickly settle out of court and so there is little legal precedent, yet most are based upon the same thing: Is consumer confusion happening? To better understand this growing issue, and how it impacts beauty business on both sides, Milian breaks down four recent cases.

Some of Australia’s most iconic magazine titles, like The Australian Women’s Weekly and Woman’s Day are being put up for sale… again. Meta has invested 3 billion euros into the maker of RayBan as it plans to double-down on smart glasses. Lululemon is suing Costco for allegedly copying its clothing designs — and it’s come with receipts. _ Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStorel Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The female cochineal beetle may not be aware of it, but it owes a debt of gratitude to Joshua Britton. In February, Britton's Debut Biotech unveiled a breakthrough set to disrupt how beauty products are formulated. Using biotechnology, the San Diego-based company created a vegan, bio-identical alternative to a common red cosmetics colorant traditionally harvested from the cochineal beetle. This beetle pigment can be found on ingredient labels as “carmine,” “cochineal extract,” “crimson lake,” “natural red 4” or “C.I. 75470.” A quick online search reveals carmine in products from Stila, Fenty Beauty, Maybelline, M.A.C., Chanel and dozens more brands. Britton has had a team of 10 researchers working on this for around four years. Debut has invested around $10 million in the project thus far, and the new, vegan pigment will soon be available for the industry at scale. Britton has a PHD in biochemistry and organic chemistry and launched Debut six years ago. Debut is backed by L'Oréal's science-focused incubator arm Bold and was named a Time 100 2025 Most Influential Companies of the Year. The company also launched its first in-house skin-care brand, called Deinde, in 2024. Glossy awarded Britton a Glossy 50 award last year. Britton joins the Glossy Beauty Podcast to discuss the breakthrough and its impact, and provides a primer on the power of biotechnology in beauty today. But first, Lexy Lebsack is joined by senior reporter Emily Jensen to discuss the news of the week. This includes early results from Amazon Prime Days, which is on track to be the retailer's largest annual sale yet. Jensen and Lebsack also discuss Sephora's newest brand, Beauty of Joseon, which is known for its viral and hard-to-get sunscreens. Founder Sumin Lee joined the Glossy Beauty Podcast late last year to discuss its stunning growth in the U.S. market. The company hopes to sell $120 million in the U.S. market this year.

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Welcome back to Coffee with a Journalist! Today's guest is Jill Manoff, editor-in-chief of both Glossy and Modern Retail—two standout publications under the Digiday Media umbrella. If you're looking to better understand how to pitch in the fast-moving worlds of beauty, fashion, and retail, this episode is for you. Jill shares the unique focus of each outlet, her secret to inbox zero, and candid tips on subject lines, standout stories, and why data matters. She also talks about navigating media in the AI era, the role of conferences in story generation, and how she approaches publicist relationships (hint: don't get too friendly). Whether you're a publicist, journalist, or just curious about how editors think, this episode is packed with insight from the top. Grab your coffee and let's jump in!

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This week, we unpack the fashion spotted at the NBA Draft, including tonal suiting, bold jewelry and designer partnerships. Then, we take a look at Skims's new swimwear collaboration with Roberto Cavalli, a nostalgia-soaked collection that taps directly into the Italian house's early 2000s archive. Finally, we explore the return of men's sandals at Paris Men's Fashion Week, including Louis Vuitton's crocodile leather flip flops, and what the open-toed moment says about the future of men's fashion — and heatwave dressing. Then, Glossy's Zofia Zwieglinska sits down with Lisa Yamner Green, co-founder and chief brands officer at Daydream, a newly launched, AI-powered shopping platform aiming to overhaul the e-commerce experience. With previous leadership roles at Google, Condé Nast and The Yes, Green brings deep tech-meets-fashion insight into what it takes to rewire the online shopping journey — not with more options, but with smarter discovery.

In the big wide world of health and wellness, there is always a buzzword du jour. In the past couple months, you've likely heard buzz about gut health and GLP-1s, ingredients like creatine and colostrum, and, of course, protein. For many of these trends, Arrae, the supplement brand co-founded by Siffat "Siff" Haider and her husband, Nishant Samantray, has been right there, answering consumer demand with a product featuring that of-the-moment ingredient or speaking to a top-of-mind concern. Wellness is Haider's passion and something she enjoys thinking about constantly, she said, both to live her best life and to get ahead of the zeitgeist for the brand. She also has a built-in focus group via her online community of 117,000 Instagram followers. Her podcast, "The Dream Bigger Podcast" — where she focuses on business, beauty and wellness — has another 38,000 Instagram followers. Arrae, meanwhile, has 222,000 Instagram followers. On June 12, the brand introduced its first protein product, Clear Protein+. A box of 20 single-use sachets is $55, without a subscription. The protein is raspberry yuzu flavor, which Haider likens to a "raspberry refresher." In addition to its hero ingredient, hydrolyzed whey protein, it includes electrolytes and collagen peptides. In this episode of the Glossy Beauty Podcast (16:50), Haider chats with Glossy senior reporter Sara Spruch-Feiner about how she stays on top of wellness's next big things, how she knew creatine was going to have a big moment and what's special about Arrae's latest launch. But first, co-hosts Lexy Lebsack and Emily Jensen discuss some of the week's biggest beauty news, including Unilever's acquisition of the buzzy men's grooming brand Dr. Squatch, which recently made headlines for selling soap infused with Sydney Sweeney's bathwater. They also touch on Glossier's search for a new CEO, as current chief Kyle Leahy is set to step down at the end of the year, and Dossier's expansion into brick-and-mortar retail.

Earlier this year, Sahajan founder Lisa Mattam shared insights into her clinical testing strategy with Glossy, including the difference between clinical testing and consumer perception testing; the cost, challenges and complications that can arise with this sort of investment; and how she uses the results to market her line.  In today's podcast episode, she breaks down all of this in more detail, including the challenges, cost and unseen hurdles.  But first, Glossy Beauty Podcast host Lexy Lebsack is joined by senior reporter Emily Jensen to discuss the news of the week. This includes the latest C-suite shuffles at Byredo and Kering, plus analysis of L'Oréal Group's big #JoinTheRefillMovement refillability campaign that kicked off this week. It marks L'Oréal Group's first global multi-brand, multi-category, multi-channel campaign — but is it a worthwhile investment?

On the Glossy Podcast, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi and editor-in-chief Jill Manoff break down some of the biggest fashion news of the week. This week, we're talking about the state of Saks Global and bringing you some takeaways from the Glossy E-Commerce Summit in Miami. Later in the episode (17:16), we host a roundtable discussion with luxury leaders about the state and future of the luxury sector. First, we break down two big pieces of news regarding Saks. The company is reportedly looking to form a joint venture to operate Bergdorf Goodman. It also secured over $300 million in new financing to help it get back to a liquid state. But Saks still reportedly owes more than $700 million in overdue payments to its brand partners. Saks's non-payment was a frequent topic of conversation at the Glossy E-commerce Summit held in Miami this week. We share some of our takeaways from the event, including how brands are meeting the demand for content and planning for the holidays. And lastly, Jill Manoff led a discussion with Bradley Carbone, deputy CEO of luxury retailer Luisaviaroma; Joelle Gruenberg, a partner at McKinsey and head of its apparel and fashion division in North America; and Tanner Graham, CEO and co-founder of the luxury branding agency General Idea. The conversation touched on how luxury is faring, how its reliance on China may have held it back in recent quarters, and how the divide between a high-net-worth luxury customer and a more aspirational customer is impacting the segment.

On this week's episode of the Glossy Beauty podcast, Sara Spruch-Feiner, senior reporter at Glossy Pop, and Emily Jensen, Glossy senior beauty reporter, are joined by Gabi Barko, senior reporter at Glossy's sister publication Modern Retail, and Brit Starr, CMO at influencer marketing platform Creator IQ. Kicking off the episode, Jensen and Spruch-Feiner chat what's happening on TikTok in beauty this week, why Pride Month will look a little different this year, and why Huda Kattan is taking back full ownership of Huda Beauty. Later (16:18), Spruch-Feiner, Barkho and Starr discuss the biggest beauty news of the year, announced last Wednesday: E.l.f. Beauty is acquiring Rhode, the 3-year-old brand launched by Hailey Bieber. The acquisition was notable for numerous reasons, but some of the bold headlines include the fact that, though a Sephora launch is coming soon, it hasn't happened yet. Plus, the brand currently sells under ten SKUs, including its viral phone case. E.l.f., for its part, has had 25 quarters of consecutive net-sales and market-share growth. In addition to her roles as Chief Creative Officer and head of innovation at Rhode, Bieber will also serve as a strategic advisor to E.l.f. Beauty, across its portfolio, which includes E.l.f. Cosmetics and E.l.f. Skin, W3ll People, Keys Soulcare, and Naturium, the last of which it acquired in 2023.