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VaynerMedia and Thrillist slammed for Cannes party invite urging 'attractive' women to send 'untouched photos' for review

on Jun 22, 2016 | 0 comments

By Rebecca Stewart

Gary Vaynerchuk’s social media agency VaynerMedia has landed itself in hot water on Twitter, after a Cannes Lions party invite circulating on the company’s behalf urged “attractive” potential female guests to send “recent untouched photos” of themselves in order to be considered for entry.

The email about VaynerMedia’s ‘Wednesday Party’, which it is due to host this evening in partnership with men’s digital title Thrillist, was tweeted out today (22 June) by former BBH executive and equality campaigner Cindy Gallop.

Sent from a third-party promoter, it read: “Please be aware this specific list is for attractive females and models only. Gentlemen may Read full story ›

Source: The Drum