Vogue publisher Condé Nast stops showing fur in all editorial and advertising
Condé Nast Titles, Including Vogue, Ban New Animal Fur Condé Nast, the publisher of Vogue, Vanity Fair, and GQ, has updated its guidelines to prohibit the featuring of new animal fur in all editorial content and advertising. Policy Scope: The ban applies to all Condé Nast titles and covers both editorial features and paid advertisements. A Profound Shift for Vogue: The move is seen as particularly significant for Vogue, which has long been a key fashion authority and whose former editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour, was historically known for wearing fur. Exceptions: The policy includes defined exceptions, such as byproducts of subsistence and
What I Learned About Children’s Magazines in Post-Pandemic America – Molly Bruni
Children's magazines are not dying; they are adapting to a new landscape. The pandemic sales boost was temporary, with sales now flatlining or declining as life returns to normal. Affordability is a major challenge due to rising costs for production, paper, and shipping, combined with a low price ceiling consumers are willing to pay. Competition is fierce, not just from screens, but from all forms of children's entertainment, as magazines exist in a "gray space" between toys and books. Traditional acquisition methods are failing, with costly direct mail, rising retail slot prices, and unpredictable social media ad results. The