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Mattel Names Condé Nast’s Roger Lynch as CEO as Kreiz Joins Paramount-WBD
business13 days ago

Mattel Names Condé Nast’s Roger Lynch as CEO as Kreiz Joins Paramount-WBD

Mattel has appointed Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch as its new chief executive and chairman, succeeding Ynon Kreiz. Kreiz is departing after eight years to serve as co-CEO of the merged Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery entity alongside David Ellison. At Condé Nast, Mike Perlis will serve as interim CEO while the board searches for a permanent successor. Lynch, who has been on Mattel’s board since 2018, will assume the chairman role on October 2 and the CEO role by November 2. Kreiz’s exit follows the recent antitrust settlement that cleared the path for the $111 billion media merger. Mattel shares closed down 4% on the announcement.

Roger Lynch Exits Condé Nast to Lead Mattel as Kreiz Joins Paramount-WBD Merger
business13 days ago

Roger Lynch Exits Condé Nast to Lead Mattel as Kreiz Joins Paramount-WBD Merger

Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch is stepping down after seven years to become the new chief executive and chairman of Mattel, effective October 2 and November 2, respectively. He succeeds Ynon Kreiz, who is departing after eight years to serve as co-CEO of the merged Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery entity alongside David Ellison. At Condé Nast, Mike Perlis will serve as interim CEO while the board searches for a permanent successor. Lynch remains on the Condé Nast board, while Diana Ferguson becomes Mattel’s new lead independent director. The transition follows a 'comprehensive succession planning process' at Mattel and coincides with recent antitrust settlements clearing the path for the massive media merger.

Mattel Names Condé Nast’s Roger Lynch as CEO as Kreiz Joins Paramount-WBD
business13 days ago

Mattel Names Condé Nast’s Roger Lynch as CEO as Kreiz Joins Paramount-WBD

Mattel has appointed Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch as its new chief executive and chairman, effective October 2 and November 2, respectively. Lynch succeeds Ynon Kreiz, who is departing after eight years to serve as co-CEO of the merged Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery entity alongside David Ellison. Kreiz’s exit follows the recent antitrust settlement that cleared the path for the $111 billion merger. At Condé Nast, Mike Perlis will serve as interim CEO, while Mattel names Diana Ferguson as its new lead independent director.

Wintour Under Fire as Met Gala’s Galliano Tribute Backfires
entertainment1 month ago

Wintour Under Fire as Met Gala’s Galliano Tribute Backfires

Insiders say Vogue editor Anna Wintour, the Met Gala’s longtime power broker, should retire after the Met’s celebration of John Galliano sparked backlash from Jewish leaders and donors; Galliano withdrew amid pressure, and sources differ on whether the decision was hers alone, highlighting a clash between Conde Nast’s influence and evolving social sensitivities.

Netflix to stream publisher videos from BuzzFeed, Condé Nast and more
streaming3 months ago

Netflix to stream publisher videos from BuzzFeed, Condé Nast and more

Starting August 3, Netflix will add licensed and original video content from dozens of digital publishers—including BuzzFeed, Condé Nast, Hearst Magazines, People, and Tastemade—with videos typically 3–20 minutes long across topics like food, travel, fashion, design and wellness. The deal covers past videos and new series that would have appeared on other platforms (e.g., Architectural Digest’s Open Door, Vanity Fair’s Lie Detector Test), enabling subscribers to watch content without leaving Netflix. The move follows Bloomberg’s report on second‑season viewership slumps, and Netflix says more publishers could join in the future.

Conde Nast settles with union over Fired Four, three allowed to resign with back pay
labor4 months ago

Conde Nast settles with union over Fired Four, three allowed to resign with back pay

Condé Nast and the NewsGuild of New York reached a settlement over the November 2025 firings of four union members dubbed the Fired Four. Three of the workers—Alma Avalle, Ben Dewey, and Jasper Lo—will resign as active employees and receive nearly two years’ pay plus positive letters of recommendation, while the fourth, Jake Lahut, was offered a lesser settlement and will pursue an unfair labor practice case at the NLRB. The union calls the deal a victory for workers’ rights; Condé Nast says no party admitted fault and that the agreement lets all move forward.

Anna Wintour's Legacy and Future in Fashion and Vogue
fashion1 year ago

Anna Wintour's Legacy and Future in Fashion and Vogue

Anna Wintour is stepping down as Vogue's editor-in-chief after 37 years to focus on her global roles at Condé Nast, marking the end of an era. Her successor will face the challenge of modernizing Vogue and maintaining its relevance in a rapidly changing media landscape. Wintour's influence and celebrity status have been key to Vogue's prominence, and her departure raises questions about the magazine's future direction.

"Staffers in Limbo: Inside Condé Nast's Central Editorial Group Amid Layoff Uncertainty"
business2 years ago

"Staffers in Limbo: Inside Condé Nast's Central Editorial Group Amid Layoff Uncertainty"

Dozens of Condé Nast staffers, marked for layoffs, have been placed in a "central editorial group" as contract negotiations with the NewsGuild of New York continue. The workers, who are still being paid their full salaries, have been assigned rote tasks such as summarizing past coverage and creating profiles of public figures. The union and the company are locked in contentious labor negotiations, with no end in sight, and both sides have filed unfair labor practice charges against each other. The workers in the centralized group are in a state of suspension, unsure of when the situation will be resolved.

"Reddit's IPO Windfall Raises Uncomfortable Questions for Investors"
business2 years ago

"Reddit's IPO Windfall Raises Uncomfortable Questions for Investors"

Advance Publications, the parent company of Condé Nast, made a $2.1 billion windfall from Reddit's IPO, raising questions about potential layoffs at Condé Nast amidst the financial gain. The company has faced a sustained downturn in digital advertising and tensions with its union, prompting concerns about the optics of layoffs while reaping billions from the IPO. The situation has sparked renewed protests and contract negotiations with the union, as employees call for investment in job security.