Sundial Media Group Sparks Internal Division with Refinery29 Acquisition
05/30/24, 12:18 AM
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publishing
e commerce
Sundial Media Group, the parent company of Essence magazine, has caused internal division among staff following its acquisition of women’s lifestyle company Refinery29 from Vice Media. The workplace grievances at Essence emerge following the acquisition, with reports of internal division and leadership challenges.
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New York, New York, United States
Company info
Sundial Media Group LLC (SMG) is a division of The Sundial Group of Companies, led by Executive Chair Richelieu Dennis. It is a vertically integrated media, technology, and experiential company that includes various media properties and works in partnership with the Global Black Economic Forum (GBEF), including Academy For Advancing Excellence, and with the New Voices Foundation. SMG's mission is to create opportunities, products, and services that connect communities through content, culture, and commerce.