Company Updates

Today, The Hollywood Reporter announced that Patricia Mays will be joining the company as its Executive Editor of News, overseeing the digital news strategy of the award-winning publication across the brand, including its recently relaunched website. Read the full announcement below!

As business leaders across the globe recognize the importance and demand for prioritizing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, many are unsure how to achieve & measure success. Tune in to BlogHer’s virtual event, Inclusive Future: Building DEI in the Workplace, to hear from DEI thought leaders on identifying your organization’s needs and establishing best practices to cultivate a more diverse & inclusive workplace. RSVP to the virtual event below!

Penske Media announced that it will launch a three-day culture festival, LA3C, in Los Angeles this December. The inaugural event will celebrate L.A.'s diversity & creative communities through immersive events and experiences spanning entertainment, food, comedy, art, fashion, sports and music. Read more about LA3C below!

In continuing our support of Juneteenth National Independence Day, PMC invites all of its employees to tune in TODAY at 2pm ET/11am PT as Dr. Brenna Wynn Greer, Associate Professor of History at Wellesley College, traces the history behind Juneteenth and explains its relevance to our current moment. Join us for a wonderful opportunity to educate ourselves further on this significant holiday!

We’re proud to announce that Tim Chan, Director of Products and Commerce for Rolling Stone and Billboard, was named one of Adweek’s 2021 Pride Stars, celebrating LGBTQ+ leaders across media, marketing and tech industries. Tim, who’s advocated for more Asian and queer stories while at PMC and has also worked to reclaim the negative connotations behind the phrase “so gay,” hopes to empower people in their coming out journeys and to use his platform to share their stories. Tim says, “I think the more we listen to each other and hear each other’s stories, the more we can learn to love each other and get along.” Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/2TTvtK0

Juneteenth, now a federal holiday, has long been a celebration of joy within the Black community. WWD's Juneteenth Special Issue checks in with Black creatives and 20 of the biggest fashion brands on the progress they've made on their commitment to diversity and inclusion over the last year.

Today, Rolling Stone released its July/August issue with cover star Billie Eilish! In the interview, Eilish opens up about protecting her privacy, growing up in the public eye, and how her new album gave her the opportunity to dig into her personal trauma. Read the full story below:

With the pandemic leading to a surge of interest in online education programs, Penske Media’s brands are adding more programs to their digital education portfolios. Learn more about Rolling Stone and WWD's efforts to support the next generation of leaders in the Digiday article below!

Footwear News released its latest cover story on John Legend! Ahead of his new Sperry collection launching this fall, Legend offers an exclusive look at the collaboration and his role in diversifying the brand’s audience as an ambassador, how he juggles his career and fatherhood, and why he’s raising his voice for social justice. Check out the cover story below!

PMC is proud to support and celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month, along with all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning colleagues, friends and allies. Throughout June, PMC’s LGBTQ+ Friends Affinity Group will showcase the various ways PMC brands have recognized the LGBTQ community and issues over the years, and continue to do so today.