Essence in Talks to Buy Refinery29 From Embattled Publisher Vice Media

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Essence’s parent company is in talks to acquire Vice Media’s women’s lifestyle site, Refinery29—a deal that could help the Black-owned media brand expand its digital profile and reach more young […]

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“Essence’s parent company is in talks to acquire Vice Media’s women’s lifestyle site, Refinery29—a deal that could help the Black-owned media brand expand its digital profile and reach more young […]”
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