The coronavirus has sent publishers’ advertising revenues into decline, forcing many to lay off staff and hold back product developments. However, Refinery29 is bucking that trend with the launch of a new platform for the Latinx community, despite parent company Vice Media Group cutting 5% of its staff today (15 May).
R29Somos will serve up editorial, video and social content designed with the English-speaking Latinx community in mind. Its homepage will sit within the main Refinery29 site while a dedicated Instagram page will direct users to its pages.
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Source: The Drum