Refinery29 editor resigns after backlash from employees
Christene Barberich, editor and co-founder of women’s lifestyle publication Refinery29, announced on Monday that she will be stepping down from her post after some employees complained on social media about discrimination they experienced at work, reports New York Times. Barberich will resign from her post, effective immediately, but will stay on as adviser until fall. […]
Vice Media and Refinery29 restructure following deal
Vice Media has appointed a president and promoted one of its existing executives to become chief operating officer. The move comes following its deal with Refinery29. Additionally, Refinery29 co-founders and co-CEOs Philippe von Borries and Justin Stefano are stepping down to move into advisory roles following the deal which was valued at $400m, according to […]
Vice Media acquires Refinery29
Vice Media has acquired the women’s lifestyle publisher Refinery29. The deal is the second significant merger among digital publishers in recent days. Last week, Vox Media acquired New York Media, the company behind New York magazine and its online offshoots. The acquisition is valued at approximately $400 million and includes stock with some cash, report […]
Vice Media in talks to acquire Refinery29
Vice Media is currently in talks to purchase woman-focused publisher Refinery29 according to the Wall Street Journal. If the companies were to merge, it would be the unification of two of the largest venture-based companies in the United States. Vice has been struggling and recently laid off 10% of its global workforce earlier this year. The […]
