On March 18, 2020, Playboy announced the end of its print edition, which it had published since 1953. The media company’s CEO, Ben Kohn, revealed the decision via a Medium post. “Last week,” Kohn wrote, “as the disruption of the coronavirus pandemic to content production and the supply chain became clearer and clearer, we were forced to […]
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- 6/21/2022
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
Nearly a decade after it was taken private by founder Hugh Hefner, Playboy Enterprises will return to the public markets.
The company has agreed to merge with a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (Spac) called Mountain Crest Acquisition Corp., after which it will trade on the Nasdaq stock market under the ticker “Plby.” The public company will be led by Ben Kohn, Playboy’s CEO.
The deal values the company at $415 million, with institutional investors committing to a $50 million cash infusion at closing.
While Playboy is best known for the magazine founded by Hefner, the new company is ...
The company has agreed to merge with a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (Spac) called Mountain Crest Acquisition Corp., after which it will trade on the Nasdaq stock market under the ticker “Plby.” The public company will be led by Ben Kohn, Playboy’s CEO.
The deal values the company at $415 million, with institutional investors committing to a $50 million cash infusion at closing.
While Playboy is best known for the magazine founded by Hefner, the new company is ...
- 10/1/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Nearly a decade after it was taken private by founder Hugh Hefner, Playboy Enterprises will return to the public markets.
The company has agreed to merge with a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (Spac) called Mountain Crest Acquisition Corp., after which it will trade on the Nasdaq stock market under the ticker “Plby.” The public company will be led by Ben Kohn, Playboy’s CEO.
The deal values the company at $415 million, with institutional investors committing to a $50 million cash infusion at closing.
While Playboy is best known for the magazine founded by Hefner, the new company is ...
The company has agreed to merge with a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (Spac) called Mountain Crest Acquisition Corp., after which it will trade on the Nasdaq stock market under the ticker “Plby.” The public company will be led by Ben Kohn, Playboy’s CEO.
The deal values the company at $415 million, with institutional investors committing to a $50 million cash infusion at closing.
While Playboy is best known for the magazine founded by Hefner, the new company is ...
- 10/1/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Playboy magazine has decided to suspend its print edition, marking the end of regular publication by one of the world’s most-recognized periodicals.
The magazine for men has struggled in recent years, as founder Hugh Hefner died and the print advertising industry dived. Playboy briefly experimented with a “no nudity” policy before returning to its roots, but the internet has created tough competition for its once risque offerings.
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CEO Ben Kohn of Playboy Enterprises said the disruptions from Covid-19 were too much to overcome for the publication, which first appeared at the end of 1953.
“Last week, as the disruption of the coronavirus pandemic to content production and the supply chain became clearer and clearer, we were forced...
The magazine for men has struggled in recent years, as founder Hugh Hefner died and the print advertising industry dived. Playboy briefly experimented with a “no nudity” policy before returning to its roots, but the internet has created tough competition for its once risque offerings.
More from DeadlineMatthew McConaughey, Ali Larter, CAA, Steve Ballmer Foundation Among Lausd BackersTwo Members Of Congress Test Positive For CoronavirusTV Ratings Climb As People Rediscover Live Linear Viewing Amid Coronavirus-Imposed Stay At Home
CEO Ben Kohn of Playboy Enterprises said the disruptions from Covid-19 were too much to overcome for the publication, which first appeared at the end of 1953.
“Last week, as the disruption of the coronavirus pandemic to content production and the supply chain became clearer and clearer, we were forced...
- 3/18/2020
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Digital media veteran Julie Uhrman has exited Lionsgate to take on the newly created position of President of Media at Playboy Enterprises.
In her new role, Uhrman will oversee the company’s media offerings across all verticals and is charged with leveraging Playboy’s “progressive and provocative content” and strengthening the brand’s product offerings in the digital and physical space. Her job will include establishing new content partnerships, increasing monetization opportunities, developing virtual and augmented reality opportunities. Uhrman will be based at Playboy’s Los Angeles headquarters, reporting to CEO Ben Kohn.
“Julie brings with her a wealth of experience in media and digital-focused businesses
that will be integral to our efforts to meet the demands of our current subscriber base and expand the brand’s presence on new platforms,” said Kohn. “With her entrepreneurial mindset and broad experience across digital product, Julie will be a strong asset as...
In her new role, Uhrman will oversee the company’s media offerings across all verticals and is charged with leveraging Playboy’s “progressive and provocative content” and strengthening the brand’s product offerings in the digital and physical space. Her job will include establishing new content partnerships, increasing monetization opportunities, developing virtual and augmented reality opportunities. Uhrman will be based at Playboy’s Los Angeles headquarters, reporting to CEO Ben Kohn.
“Julie brings with her a wealth of experience in media and digital-focused businesses
that will be integral to our efforts to meet the demands of our current subscriber base and expand the brand’s presence on new platforms,” said Kohn. “With her entrepreneurial mindset and broad experience across digital product, Julie will be a strong asset as...
- 9/11/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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