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Accenture to Acquire SOKO to Expand Creative and Brand Experience Capabilities in Brazil

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
Technology, Content Marketing, Advertising, Other Technology, Communications, Professional Services, Media, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Other Professional Services, SOKO, Work & Co, Work, Agency, One Show, Culture, Acquisition, Stable, The One Show, Multimedia, Creativity, Wired (magazine), Creative industries

SOKO will become part of the world-renowned creative agency Droga5, deepening the agency’s influence and relevance in Brazil while strengthening the market’s creative and brand capabilities within Accenture Song—the world’s largest tech-powered creative group.

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  • SOKO will become part of the world-renowned creative agency Droga5, deepening the agency’s influence and relevance in Brazil while strengthening the market’s creative and brand capabilities within Accenture Song—the world’s largest tech-powered creative group.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240501392302/en/
    Accenture has agreed to acquire SOKO, an independent Brazilian creative agency that—by blending creativity, data and a comprehensive understanding of culture—develops brand stories with deep impact in the industry and in society.
  • “SOKO already lives Droga5’s values—they are a creatively-led, strategically-driven, humanity-obsessed agency with massive ambition,” said David Droga, CEO at Accenture Song.
  • He was also named by Wired Magazine as one of the 50 most creative people in Brazil in 2020.

Sundial Media Group Extends Its Reach, Further Diversifying the Media Landscape

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
Retail, Content Marketing, Publishing, Communications, General Entertainment, Other Entertainment, Women, Teens, Media, Specialty, African American, Entertainment, Digital Marketing, Consumer, Fashion, SOKO, Essence, African, Ecosystem, Pulitzer Prize, SMG, Woman, Commerce, Partnership, R29, Acquisition, Girlicious

Today, Sundial Media Group LLC (SMG), a division of The Sundial Group of Companies led by Executive Chair Richelieu Dennis, announces the acquisition of Refinery29, a creative digital media and entertainment platform with a multigenerational focus on women.

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  • Today, Sundial Media Group LLC (SMG), a division of The Sundial Group of Companies led by Executive Chair Richelieu Dennis, announces the acquisition of Refinery29, a creative digital media and entertainment platform with a multigenerational focus on women.
  • With the acquisition of Refinery29, SMG extends its mission of creating opportunities, products and services that connect communities through content, culture and commerce.
  • “We’re very excited about the expansive ecosystem we're building at Sundial Media Group.
  • Refinery29 will operate as a standalone business within Sundial Media Group.

Neiman Marcus Group Supports Diverse-Owned Brands Through Its Partnership with the National Minority Supplier Development Council

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Black History Month, Love, NMG, Neiman Marcus, Capacity building, Marketing, Culture, ESG, SOKO, Commerce, Certification, Workforce, Partnership, Retail

DALLAS, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Neiman Marcus Group (NMG) has partnered with National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) to give diverse-owned fashion brands and other suppliers access to resources and support to scale their businesses. Through this program, qualified businesses may be reimbursed for the cost of NMSDC certification, which unlocks access to networking, capacity building, and contracting opportunities with more than 1,700 NMSDC corporate members, including Neiman Marcus Group.

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  • DALLAS, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Neiman Marcus Group (NMG) has partnered with National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) to give diverse-owned fashion brands and other suppliers access to resources and support to scale their businesses.
  • In honor of Black History Month, Neiman Marcus Group is proud to highlight its partnership with the National Minority Supplier Development Council, including the participation of four black-owned brands, LALAIS, anOnlyChild, SOKO, and V.BELLAN.
  • "SOKO is thrilled to join forces with Neiman Marcus Group and the National Minority Supplier Development Council.
  • Additional details for brands and suppliers interested in participating in NMSDC and NMG's Certification Reimbursement Initiative can be found online here .

Zales Announces New Jewelry Designer Edit

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zales, the Diamond Store, is excited to announce its Designer Edit, which celebrates up-and-coming jewelry designers. The first of many collaborations includes collections with SOKO, Shahla Karimi, and Alessi Domenico. Zales Designer Edit showcases brands that are redefining the jewelry space, while celebrating diverse voices and fresh designs that expand upon the current product assortment and attract new fashion-forward consumers. Leading up to the centennial celebration of Zales in March 2024, the new designer collaborations amplify the fresh brand positioning that further establishes Zales as a leading fashion jewelry destination. 

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  • AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zales, the Diamond Store, is excited to announce its Designer Edit, which celebrates up-and-coming jewelry designers.
  • Zales Designer Edit showcases brands that are redefining the jewelry space, while celebrating diverse voices and fresh designs that expand upon the current product assortment and attract new fashion-forward consumers.
  • Leading up to the centennial celebration of Zales in March 2024, the new designer collaborations amplify the fresh brand positioning that further establishes Zales as a leading fashion jewelry destination.
  • The Zales x SOKO collection ranges from $118 - $258, Zales x SHAHLA ranges from $1,150 - $7,680, and Zales x Alessi Domenico ranges from $2,499 - $63,999.