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☆ The best looks worn by athletes and other stars at LVMH's pre-Olympics event
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

LVMH hosted a pre-Olympics party on Thursday called Prelude to The Olympics. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The French conglomerate, overseen by billionaire Bernard Arnault, is believed to have spent $160 million to sponsor the games, Business Insider previously reported. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: LVMH, influencers, —, Anna Wintour, Pharrell, Rosalía —, Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Loewe, Stella McCartney, Bernard Arnault Organizations: Service, Dior, Business Locations: Paris

☆ TikTok is betting its future on e-commerce. Should it?
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Dan Whateley | Sydney Bradley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

From conversations with e-commerce analysts, TikTok Shop partners, sellers, and creators, it's clear that Shop is growing steadily in the US and driving meaningful sales for some brands. TikTok Shop is also showing strong momentum in regions outside the US that have embraced social shopping more, like Southeast Asia. Order-tracking platform Route saw global order volume on TikTok Shop grow a modest 35% between January and June. AdvertisementWhat's working for TikTok ShopWell-timed promotional campaigns and live selling have bolstered TikTok Shop's growth this year, agency sources told BI. TikTok Live has become an e-commerce hub for all types of sellers, including pre-owned luxury retailer What Goes Around Comes Around, which has a streaming studio in its store.

Persons: —, influencers, TikTok, it's, It's, Nicole Rechtszaid, Steele, Pena, Rechtszaid, Dan Whateley, Julian Reis, SuperOrdinary, Reis, we've, Michael Yamartino Organizations: Service, Business, TikTok Shop, TikTok, Ghost Agency, Amazon's, livestreams Locations: Southeast Asia, Paris, Maybelline New York, Asia, China

☆ Fashion week to return to Kyiv for the first time since 2022
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Leah Dolan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —The organizers of Ukrainian Fashion Week have announced the event’s 55th season in September will take place in Kyiv — the first time since Russia invaded the country on February 24, 2022. “We still have war in the whole country, and we feel the war in the whole country,” Lisa Ushcheka, head of international communications for Ukrainian Fashion Week, told CNN in a video call. From left to right: Ksenia Schnaider, Ivan Frolov and Julie Paskal backstage ahead of the Ukrainian Fashion Week show during London Fashion Week in February 2023. “Because it’s a historical event, a fashion week taking place in a country where there is a war going on.”For Frolov, the prospect of staging a return show in Kyiv is emotionally overwhelming. I was born in Kyiv and Kyiv is everything to me.

Persons: Vladimir Putin, ” Lisa Ushcheka, ” Ushcheka, Schnaider, Ivan Frolov, Julie Paskal, Jeff Spicer, influencers, Ushcheka, ”, Frolov, Ksenia, “ Organizations: CNN, Ukrainian, Kyiv —, Arsenal, and Culture, UK Defense Ministry, Ukrainian Fashion, London, BFC, Getty, Foreign, Commonwealth, Development, US Department of State, Culture, Kyiv Locations: Kyiv, Russia, “, Ukraine, Moscow, Ukrainian, Berlin, London, Copenhagen, Paskal

☆ The 1 food you should eat for brain health — and why you can't replace it with supplements
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Hilary Brueck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

AdvertisementSherzai knows it's tempting to reach for a novel, quick-fix potion that promises to boost brain health, like a fancy supplement, an expensive gummy, or a new smoothie powder. Why chlorophyll from plants is more powerful than green juices and supplementsLots of chlorophyll on the table here. fcafotodigital/Getty ImagesWhen we eat green plants, we are consuming a green pigment molecule called chlorophyll, which helps plants photosynthesize — capturing solar rays and converting them into energy to grow. What we do know is that you can get the health benefits if you consume chlorophyll in its original packaging. Galina Oleksenko/Getty ImagesSherzai recommends incorporating more of the darkest green plants like spinach and kale into your diet when you can.

Persons: —, Dean Sherzai, Chicago —, Dean, Ayesha Sherzai, he's, Troy Magney, Davis, Magney, you'll, Kale, Galina Oleksenko, It's, Amber Flores, Flores Organizations: Service, National Institute, Aging, Business, University of California, UC Davis Locations: Chicago

☆ We're again trimming a red-hot Fed rate cut stock and signaling another portfolio move
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Shares of Stanley Black & Decker were on the move again Friday, adding another 7%, following the morning release of the Federal Reserve's favorite inflation gauge. We've said all along that Stanley Black & Decker would benefit from lower borrowing costs. Stanley Black & Decker brands, which also include Dewalt and Craftsman, are needed for that kind of work. Stanley Black & Decker trim SWK YTD mountain Stanley Black & Decker YTD With Stanley Black & Decker set to deliver earnings Tuesday and its stock now up more than 10% this week, the bar for a strong quarterly print is that much higher. That's why we're leaving a nice-sized chunk of Stanley Black & Decker shares in our portfolio going into the report.

Persons: Stanley Black, Decker, Jim Cramer's, We've, We're, we're, Jim Cramer, Jim Organizations: Stanley, CNBC

☆ Apple's no longer among top 5 smartphone vendors in China as domestic brands dominate market
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Sheila Chiang | In Sheilachiang | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Apple was edged out of the top five smartphone vendors' list in China in the second quarter, as competition from domestic brands such as Huawei intensifies, according to a Canalys report. Apple's market share in China shrank to 14% in the second quarter, the report released Thursday showed, from 15% in the first quarter and 16% in the same period a year ago. The iPhone maker, which was the third-largest smartphone vendor in the second quarter last year, dropped to the sixth spot with about 9.7 million in shipments, according to CNBC calculations. "It is the first quarter in history that domestic vendors dominate all the top five positions," said Lucas Zhong, research analyst at Canalys. Apple's shipments have been declining since the first quarter when they dropped 25% year on year to 10 million units.

Persons: Lucas Zhong, Zhong, Canalys Organizations: Apple Smart Products, Apple, Huawei, CNBC, Canalys, Apple Intelligence Locations: Nanjing, Shanghai, China

☆ Bristol Myers Squibb beats earnings estimates, raises outlook as drugmaker slashes costs
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Annika Kim Constantino | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The Bristol Myers Squibb research and development center at Cambridge Crossing in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on Dec. 27, 2023. Bristol Myers Squibb on Friday reported second-quarter earnings and revenue that topped expectations and raised its full-year guidance as the drugmaker moves to slash costs. The results come as Bristol Myers moves to cut $1.5 billion in costs by 2025 and reinvest that money into key drug brands and research and development programs. Bristol Myers posted net income of $1.68 billion, or 83 cents per share, for the second quarter. Revenue from Bristol Myers' blood cancer drug Revlimid also topped analysts' estimates for the period despite facing competition from cheaper generics.

Persons: Bristol Myers, Revlimid, Joe Biden's Organizations: Bristol Myers Squibb, LSEG, Revenue Locations: Cambridge, Cambridge , Massachusetts, Bristol, Revlimid

☆ The status symbols that parents are obsessed with in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Conz Preti | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Parents have been turning to certain luxury brands when it comes to baby and toddler items. The smart bassinet SNOO has a high price tag, but some parents swear by it. These items have become status symbols, showing off the parents' wealth. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: —, I've Organizations: Service, Business

☆ Morgan Stanley's Jitania Kandhari on China's consumer weakness
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailMorgan Stanley's Jitania Kandhari on China's consumer weaknessJitania Kandhari, Morgan Stanley Investment Management solutions and multi-asset group deputy CIO and portfolio manager, joins CNBC's 'The Exchange' to discuss weakness in China's consumer demand, impact to brands, and whether the weakness might present a buying opportunity.

Persons: Morgan Stanley's, Kandhari, Morgan Organizations: Morgan Stanley Investment Management

☆ 'Deadpool and Wolverine' set for highest opening of an R-rated film
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Those marks include the highest domestic opening of 2024 and the biggest debut ever for an R-rated film. "Deadpool and Wolverine" is the 34th film to be released under the MCU banner and the first to garner an R-rating from the Motion Picture Association. The previous two Deadpool films, both rated R, were produced and released through 20th Century Fox. Jacob said "Deadpool and Wolverine" is filled with Easter eggs and audiences will return to try and see them all. There's also a genuine curiosity about how the MCU's first R-rated film will play out and hold to the qualities which made the first two Deadpool films and [Jackman's 2017 Wolverine film] 'Logan' so popular."

Persons: Mike Bowers, Fandango —, Ryan Reynolds, Deadpool, Bowers, Ellis Jacob, Jacob, Shawn Robbins, Disney, Robbins, Reynolds, Jackman, There's, Logan Organizations: Harkins Theatres, Marvel, Motion, Association, Century Fox, Disney, Cineplex Locations: Arizona, Canada

☆ After trying on dresses at J. Crew and Abercrombie, I get why the latter's having an amazing comeback right now
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Chloe Caldwell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I tried on similar dresses at J. Crew and Abercrombie to see which version offered the best value. Crew dress, but the sizing was way off. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Abercrombie, — Organizations: Service, Business

☆ My friend and I spent $390 at one of the most-awarded Chinese restaurant chains. I'd only return on 2 conditions.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Tiffany Leigh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

When I was in Hong Kong, my friend and I spent $390 at Mott 32, a high-end Chinese restaurant chain. I liked most dishes I got, but I'd only return to the restaurant with a larger group of people. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementOn a recent trip to Hong Kong, I decided to splurge on a meal at Mott 32, a high-end Asian restaurant chain. Mott 32 is one of the most-awarded Chinese restaurant brands in the world, with recognition from outlets like Forbes Travel Guide and Wine Spectator.

Persons: —, Mott Organizations: Mott, Service, Forbes Travel, Wine Spectator, Business Locations: Hong Kong, Canton, Shanghai, Beijing

☆ Shares of Gucci-owner Kering hit seven-year low after weak forecast, revenue drop on low China sales
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Sophie Kiderlin | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Shares in Gucci-owner Kering fell on Thursday, after the luxury group announced a sharp decline in revenue in the first half of the year and issued a weak forecast for the remaining six months of the year. Kering shares dropped as much as 9% as markets opened, trading around levels last seen in August 2017. "There was a marked deceleration in China, while trends did not improve greatly in North America and Europe," Kering added. Gucci posted the worst first-half performance of these brands, with revenue shedding 18% on a comparable basis. Kering is the latest in a series of luxury brands to log declines, with the world's largest luxury group LVMH reporting lower-than-expected sales earlier this week.

Persons: Gucci, Kering, Yves Saint Laurent, Bottega, Luca Solca, Bernstein, CNBC's, it's, Solca Organizations: Gucci, Wednesday, Japan Locations: New York City, London, Japan, China, North America, Europe

☆ Unilever pops 6% on guidance raise, Ben & Jerry's spinoff on track to complete by end of 2025
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Jenni Reid | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Tubs of Ben & Jerry's ice cream in a store freezer in London, UK, on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Unilever Plc said it wanted to shed its ice cream division, which generates around 8 billion ($8.5 billion) in annual sales, in a bid to reverse years of lackluster performance. Unilever shares popped 6.8% on Thursday morning, after the consumer goods giant raised its full-year margin guidance and said the spinoff of its ice cream business was on track to complete by the end of 2025. Beauty and well-being expanded 7.1%, while ice cream lagged other segments with just 0.6% of growth. Organic sales growth came in at 3.9% in the second quarter, missing expectations of a 4.2% expansion forecast by a company-compiled consensus.

Persons: Knorr, Domestos, Jerry's, Jefferies Organizations: Unilever Plc, Unilever Locations: London, British

☆ The luxury outlook in China just keeps getting worse
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Lian Kit Wee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Consumer spending in China has been improving "more moderately than before COVID-19," Luca Solca, a luxury goods analyst at Bernstein, told Business Insider. In its most recent quarter, Burberry's Chinese sales revenue declined 21% from last year. Massive discounts and online shoppingTo try to boost sales, luxury brands have given massive discounts to Chinese consumers. Luxury goods are still popular with wealthy Chinese shoppers — just not in China. Not all luxury brands are feeling the heat in China.

Persons: —, LVMH, Jean, Jacques Guiony, Luca Solca, Bernstein, Solca, Hugo Boss, Richemont, Cartier, Versace, Marc Jacobs, Damien Yeo, Yeo, TD Cowen, Guiony, Hermès Organizations: Service, Gucci, Business, Consumer, Swatch, Asia, Brands, Balenciaga, Bloomberg, Burberry, Fitch Solutions Locations: Asia, China, China , Hong Kong, Macau, Asia Pacific, Japan

☆ Elon Musk's Favorite Dating App Is Run by the Tokyo Government
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Eliza Relman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

Grace, a 29-year-old publicist in New York, has regularly used a slew of dating apps for more than four years, with little luck. Among millions, a consensus is forming: Dating apps suck so bad that they might even be deliberately keeping us from finding love. In Tokyo, the city government is even releasing its own dating app, part of a campaign called Tokyo Futari Story ("futari" means couple). Bouke de Vries, an associate professor of philosophy at Ghent University in Belgium who's studied dating apps, argues that state-run dating apps are at least in theory better positioned to help people find partners without spending too much money or time in the process. Last year, Japan's most popular dating app, the Match Group-owned Pairs, began collaborating with several prefectures and cities.

Persons: Grace, She's, it's, who'd, Tinder, Damona Hoffman, Bianca Stelian, Ryan Clarkson, —, They've, Ali Jackson, Bouke de, cupid, Bouke de Vries, Belgium who's, de Vries, Omar Minami, Cheryl Drury, They're, Francesca Katayama, Junko Yamada, Yamada, Elon Musk, I'm, Justin Garcia, Garcia, what's, there's, Eric Adams, Adams, Eve Organizations: Raya, Forbes, League, Match, Children, Families Agency, Ghent University, Government, National, Insurance, Rissho University, Department of Health, Human Services, Conservatives, Trump, PAC, Indiana University, Kinsey Institute, Match Group, Republican, Kinsey, New, New York City — Locations: New York, New York City, Japan, Australia, America, Saitama, Tokyo, Bouke de Vries, Belgium, Singapore

☆ Take a look at the luxury items LVMH is custom-making for the Paris Olympics
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Madeline Berg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

LVMH's suite of luxury brands will be front and center at the Paris Olympics. The French conglomorate, led by Bernard Arnault, spent $160 million on sponsoring the event. Here are the custom-made LVMH products you will spot at the games. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThere will be a couple of unexpected stars at this year's Paris Olympics: Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior.

Persons: Bernard Arnault, —, Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, LVMH, Tiffany Organizations: Paris Olympics, Service, Olympics, Business Locations: sipping, Paris

☆ Domino's CEO slams the summer of value meals
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Shubhangi Goel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewAccording to Domino's CEO, smaller burgers are no way to make people happy. In an interview with Bloomberg, Russell Weiner took aim at the size of his competitors' value meals, which often include burgers. "If you want a big sandwich and you end up getting a little sandwich cheaper, you're not happy." AdvertisementWeiner's comments come during a summer of value meals in the US — with nearly every major outlet creating bundles to attract price-sensitive customers. Still, a better value strategy has not been enough to fully satisfy Domino's investors.

Persons: —, Russell Weiner, Domino's, Weiner, Burger King, Taco Bell, Burger Organizations: Service, Bloomberg, Business, Taco, Restaurant Brands Locations: Burger, Japan, France

☆ Fashion’s Fake News Epidemic
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Vanessa Friedman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

On Monday, Tom Ford (the brand) announced the departure of Peter Hawkings as creative director after just over a year. Hedi Slimane is 100 percent leaving Celine, going to Chanel and being replaced by Michael Rider, late of Ralph Lauren. Or maybe Mr. Slimane is going to Burberry? Kim Jones, currently at Fendi women’s wear, is being replaced by Alessandro Michele. By Maria Grazia Chiuri, who happens to be artistic director of Dior women’s wear.

Persons: Tom Ford, Peter Hawkings, Van, you’d, Sarah Burton, Alexander McQueen, Hedi Slimane, Celine, Chanel, Michael Rider, Ralph Lauren, Slimane, Bruno Pavlovsky, John Galliano, Dior, Kim Jones, Alessandro Michele, Michele, Valentino, Pierpaolo Piccioli, Maria Grazia Chiuri, Dior women’s Organizations: Chanel, Burberry Locations: Givenchy, Margiela, Chanel

☆ Conn’s, a 134-year-old home goods retailer, is closing 70 stores
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

New York CNN —Conn’s HomePlus, a 134-year-old furniture and electronics retailer with locations primarily in the southern United States, has filed for bankruptcy and is closing nearly half of its 170 stores. The 73 Conn’s HomePlus stores closing are listed on its website. Other states where stores are closing include Arizona, Colorado, North Carolina and Virginia. Badcock, another home goods retailer that operates in the southeast US under the “Badcock Home Furniture & more” name. That purchase increased the company’s total retail footprint to more than 500 stores among the two brands, however 35 Badcock stores are also closing.

Persons: Conn’s, Conn’s didn’t, Mitchell, Bob Williams Organizations: New, New York CNN, Nasdaq Locations: New York, United States, The Texas, Florida, Texas, Arizona , Colorado, North Carolina, Virginia

☆ Elon Musk wants Tesla to invest $5 billion into his newest startup, xAI — if shareholders approve
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Lora Kolodny | In Lorakolodny | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Specifically, he asked: "Should Tesla invest $5B into @xAI, assuming the valuation is set by several credible outside investors? Tesla reported second-quarter earnings that fell shy of analysts expectations for the fourth consecutive quarter, and declining revenue in its core automotive segment. During the Tuesday earnings call, shareholders asked Musk whether Tesla might invest in xAI and integrate xAI's software, named Grok, into its vehicles. Musk replied, "Tesla is learning quite a bit from xAI. The $5 billion number did not come up until Musk posted the poll after the call.

Persons: Musk, Elon Musk, —, Tesla's, Tesla, It's, I'm, Grok Organizations: Cannes Lions, SpaceX, The Boring Company, X Corp, Tesla, CNBC Locations: Tesla's Texas, xAI

☆ 10 boy bands and singers who were discovered by Lou Pearlman, the disgraced music manager who inspired the new docuseries 'Dirty Pop'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The band released their self-titled debut album in 1997, which peaked at No. In other words, the parties reached an undisclosed settlement and Trans Continental released *NSYNC from their contractual obligations. The following year, *NSYNC released their first album with Jive, "No Strings Attached." It sold over 2 million copies in its first week and spawned hits like "Bye Bye Bye" and "It's Gonna Be Me." "After we left Lou, we had a record that was huge," Kirkpatrick says in "Dirty Pop" episode two.

Persons: Pearlman, Chris Kirkpatrick, Timberlake, Joey Fatone, Lance Bass, JC Chasez, Kirkpatrick, Lou Organizations: Madison, Garden, Brands, Backstreet, Pepsi, RIAA, Guardian, Trans

☆ How Coca-Cola is using the Olympics to reach Gen Z as the beverage giant nears 100 years of sponsoring the Games
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Tiara White | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewThe Coca-Cola Company is leveraging the 2024 Paris Olympics to connect with Gen Z as it approaches 100 years of sponsoring the Games. In Paris, Coca-Cola organized six free concerts to appeal to younger audiences during the 2024 Olympic Games and Paralympic torch relays. Though the company said it considers Gen Z when creating campaigns, its Olympics marketing caters to all audiences. The Coca-Cola CompanyCola-Cola chose the athletes it's working with based on whether they share the same values as its campaign, "Celebrating Everyday Greatness." As such, Ross said an athlete doesn't have to be a gold medalist or have a huge social-media reach.

Persons: —, Powerade, Brad Ross, Ross, Brooke Raboutou, Jordyn Barratt, Simone Biles, Katie Ledecky, Bianca Costa, Angela Ruggiero, Sarah Rice, Athing Mu, Alex Morgan, doesn't, Manolo Arroyo Organizations: Service, Cola Company, Games, Business, Cola, Paris Games, International Olympic Committee, North America, Olympics, Olympic Games, US Olympic, Coca, Olympic, Paralympic Games Locations: Costa Coffee, Paris, North, Lujipeka, Costa, South Africa, New Zealand, France, India, US

☆ Explosion and fire at Jose Cuervo tequila factory kill five, Mexican officials say
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Jose Manuel Alvarez | Duarte Mendonca | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —At least five workers have died in an explosion and fire at a tequila factory in Mexico, local authorities said. Two others were injured in the disaster, at a Casa Cuervo distillery in the town of Tequila, Jalisco state. Casa Cuervo is the world’s largest producer of the Mexican spirit, according to its website, encompassing the Jose Cuervo and Tequila 1800 brands, among others. In a statement, Casa Cuervo said it was assisting authorities with their investigation and would reinforce security controls at its facilities. An area is damaged following an explosion at a Jose Cuervo tequila plant, in Tequila, Jalisco state, Mexico on July 23, 2024.

Persons: Casa Cuervo, Jose Cuervo, Alfonso Magallanes Organizations: CNN, Tequila, JAL Civil Protection, US Department of Agriculture Locations: Mexico, Casa Cuervo, Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico’s, United States

☆ How Group Black's $500 million promise to Black-owned media unraveled
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Lucia Moses | Lara O'Reilly | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +16 min

Montaque cofounded Group Black in 2021 with the goal of directing $500 million in advertising money to Black-owned media in its first 18 months. With the pledge, Group Black laid out a plan to steer money to Black media owners and acquire media companies. Bough, Group Black's chief strategy officer, was a former Mondelēz and PepsiCo marketer who presented the CNBC reality show "Cleveland Hustles." Various outlets reported that Group Black mounted bids for media companies including the Sports Illustrated publisher Arena Group, the Paramount-owned BET, Vice Media, and Vox Media. Seven former employees described Montaque as an energetic leader but said he was ultimately ineffective in executing Group Black's mission.

Persons: Travis Montaque, Weeks, Montaque, Bonin, Black, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Richelieu Dennis, Dennis, Ursula M, Burns, Randy Brooke, Ursula Burns, Seth Kaufman, Moët Hennessy, Gamble, Ziff Davis, offsites, Gamble —, Spokespeople, Derrick Johnson, Lionel Hahn, Todd Brown, It's, Christopher Kenna, I'm, Samantha Skey, Black's Travis Montaque, Arturo Holmes, Vivek Shah, Bough, Sheila Marmon, Media's Refinery29, Erika Goldring, Richelieu Dennis who's, Kirk McDonald, GroupM Organizations: Black, Cannes Lions, Business, Black's, SHE, Cola, Walmart, PepsiCo, CNBC, Xerox, Getty, Moët Hennessy North America, Procter, Gamble, NAACP, Urban Edge Network, Corporate America, Association of National Advertisers's Alliance, Inclusive, Multicultural, Diversity Media, Penske Media Corp, Zeta, Fox, Everyday Health, Sports, Arena Group, Paramount, BET, Vice Media, Vox Media, Galore Media, Mirror, Marmon, Media Locations: GroupM, America, Soho, Manhattan, Santa Monica, Cannes

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