BellaSugar's interview with Michelle Obama's hair dresser was picked up by the Today Show this morning. See the entire clip below:
Our own GeekSugar, Heather Dale, appeared on NBC's San Diego affiliate to discuss beach-proof gadgets. You can see the entire clip here.
Our own BellaSugar, Annie Tomlin, appeared on NBC's San Diego affiliate to discuss recession-proof beauty tips. You can see the entire segment here.
Sugar Inc. was the subject of great Business section profile in the San Jose Mercury News on August 22nd. The article featured photos of Lisa and Brian and discussed the company's growth over the past two years.
BellaSugar's Annie Tomlin appeared on Hampton's Plum TV to discuss summer beach bag essentials. You can see the entire clip below.
Last week Sugar Inc. decided to end its year old advertising relationship with NBCU and build an in-house ad sales team. The decision, based on the company's rapid growth over the past two years and the desire to retain a greater share of advertising revenue, does not affect NBCU's
PopSugar's Molly Goodson was quoted in a July 14th USA Today article about the return of Project Runway.
FabSugar's Samantha Durbin was quoted in a July 11th California Apparel News article about the rise of fashion blogs and social networking.
Sugar-owned StarBrand Media was featured in a July 8th front page New York Times article about the influence of television style on fashion. The article highlighted StarBrand's ownership of the Gossip Girls e-commerce site.
Our own BellaSugar.com editor, Annie Tomlin, was featured on a segment with FOX News's Health Talk with Dr. Manny about recession proof beauty treatments. Check her out here:
Both PopSugar and CasaSugar were named to The Nest magazine's list of their favorite sites to visit. The article can be found in the Summer 2008 edition of their magazine.
PopSugar was named one of the best websites of 2008 by Time Magazine. In addition to noting the site's fresh and fun tone, the magazine recognized Pop's position as a portal to other Sugar Network sites such as, Yum, Geek, and Fit. According to the magazine:
“Although the site
CasaSugar's Elka Karl was interviewed about the influence of the Sex and the City: The Movie set design by the San Francisco Chronicle. The article featured comments from CasaSugar readers, as well as Karl's thoughts on the importance of the set design in shaping the characters.
Our own Heather Dale, editor of GeekSugar, was featured through out a Forbes.com article about technophobe celebrities.
CitizenSugar's Zoe Stagg participated in a June 11th panel about the influence of pop culture on the 2008 election. The panel, was part of the "2008: The First 21st Century Campaign" forum organized by Google and co-sponsored by YouTube and the National Journal. The panel also included Vanity
Our own BellaSugar, Annie Tomlin, was quoted in a June 6th story in WWD about the increasing influence of beauty bloggers. According to Bella:
"We are liberated from the pressure of advertising. One of the great strengths that we all have is our editorial voice and the honesty we give
CasaSugar's coverage of the renovation of Carrie's apartment in Sex and the City: The Movie was featured in:
The Washington Post Home Section's Blog Watch column on June 5th.
The Florida Sun Sentinel on June 14th.
The Orlando Sentinel on June 15th.
The Daytona Beach News Journal on June 7th.
Sugar Inc's flagship site, PopSugar, was featured in a June 2nd New York Times article about the success of blogs written by and for women. You can see the entire article below.
GeekSugar's Shannon Vestal, and the voices of several other Sugar staffers, were featured in Mike Sugarman's "About the Bay" radio program on San Francisco's KCBS on June 2nd to discuss California's new hands-free cell phone law.
You can hear the entire segment here.
With the eyes of the fashion world turning toward the premier of the Sex and the City movie, the Baltimore Sun quoted our own FabSugar editor on the show and movie's influence on viewers. You can read the entire article here.
BellaSugar's own Annie Tomlin was included in Beauty.com's Industry Insiders feature, where the beauty and cosmetics site asked the beauty industry's elite what products they would want with them if they were stranded on a desert island. Annie's picks are below.
As the women at Sugar Inc. prepare for their private screening of the new Sex and the City movie, as well as their private party, the San Francisco Chronicle featured event in their May 25th coverage of parties across the city.
According to the article:
Sugar Inc., which runs the
Sugar Inc.'s recent acquisition of StarBrand Media was covered by several media outlets, including:
PaidContent.o who said of the deal:
SUGARY SHOPPING STRATEGY: Blog publisher Sugar Inc. said Wednesday it plans to acquire StarBrand Media Inc., a Los Angeles-based company that facilitates e-commerce of clothes and decor featured in movies and TV.
Our own FabSugar was quoted in an USA Today article about fun and quirky Eiffel Tower purse that was featured in Sex and the City: The Movie.
Company Plans to Integrate StarBrand Media’s Access to Popular Television Shows with Sugar Network, ShopStyle
San Francisco, CA, May 21, 2008 – Sugar Inc. announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire StarBrand Media Inc., the entertainment marketplace that connects viewers to wardrobe, set-decorations, props and products featured
TeamSugar was named one of Mashable's Top 10 Social Networking Sites for Women today.
A FabSugar interview with stylist Patricia Field was included in a New York Daily News article about the prominence of belts as an accessory.
Molly Goodson, editor of PopSugar, was quoted in a Forbes.com article about the value of celebrity photos. She discussed her ideal photo - one featuring a Jolie-Pitt wedding with the couple's children making up the wedding party - and the high prices these photos sell for.
Last week we hosted our first PopSugar soiree with an event at the Vanguard in Hollywood. With our co-host, TechCrunch, the Geek Goes Chic party attracted 2,000 Pop readers and tech entrepreneurs who were treated to music DJ’d by former Jane’s Addiction star Perry Farrell, vodka provided by Lotus
The San Francisco Business Times covered Sugar Inc.'s expansion into the United Kingdom, as well as our move to new office space. You can check out the entire article here, or below.
FabSugar's editor was featured in a photo spread in the March 31st issue of Life & Style about celebrities taking fashion risks. You can see Fab's quote below!
Sites to Provide British Women with Unequaled Access to All Things Pop Culture
SAN FRANCISCO – March 25, 2008 – Almost two years after Sugar Inc.’s launch of the Sugar Network, the company is crossing the pond to expand its lifestyle and entertainment network in the United Kingdom, introducing British versions
The New York Post's real estate blog took notice of the launch of ShopStyle Living, mentioning the convenience of the site's wedding and shower registry feature.
The folks over at the Nesting Blog on Cookie.com took notice of the launch of ShopStyle Living. Saying that they can't imagine how they lived without it, the editors featured it prominently on their site on the day of its launch.
New Website ShopStyle Living Offers a Superior Shopping Experience and a Community for Home Decorating and Interior Design Enthusiasts
SAN FRANCISCO – March 10, 2008 – One year after revolutionizing the way women shop for clothes, ShopStyle, a Sugar Inc. company, today announced the launch of ShopStyle Living, the first social
FitSugar was featured in Real Simple magazine's list of their favorite health and fitness blogs. The entire list can be found here.
FabSugar was featured in a the 4th installment of USA Today's award show fashion face-off on February 15th. You can see our FabSugar editor's picks for the best dressed of the week here.
FabSugar and ShopStyle were featured in a February 6th Women's Wear Daily article about widget applications on Facebook. Both FabSugar and ShopStyle offer Facebook users applications to display their favorite looks.
Our own FabSugar editor, Samantha Durbin, was featured in Monday's edition of Fashion Week Daily which was distributed at the Bryant Park tents during Fashion Week. The article included interviews with five top fashion bloggers.
BellaSugar was featured in a WWD story about the influence of bloggers in the beauty industry today. You can see the article below.
FabSugar continued her award show fashion critique with her pick of this week's winner on USAToday.com.
SAN FRANCISCO, January 14, 2008 – Fresh on the heels of the political season’s first primary, Sugar Inc. announces the inauguration of CitizenSugar.com, a site dedicated to the latest headlines and political news. The launch, coupled with last week’s introduction of the company’s career and finance site, SavvySugar, marks
FabSugar's editor has been selected to be part of a panel of fashion experts to help dissect this season's award show fashions. Check out her first week's picks here.
SavvySugar to Help Women Keep Money in their Handbags with Financial and Career Advice
SAN FRANCISCO, January 7, 2008 – With New Year’s resolutions well under way, Sugar Inc. today announced a solution to women’s vows to organize their finances with the launch of SavvySugar.com, a new site dedicated to money
Sugar Inc. was featured in a San Francisco Business Times article about what to expect from technology companies in 2008.
FabSugar's editor was featured in a story about New Year's Eve fashion tips. You can see the whole story here.
Molly Goodson, PopSugar's intrepid editor, was profiled in the December 20th edition of her hometown paper, The Boston Globe.
Our own GeekSugar was prominently featured in a Forbes.com story about celebrities and their cellphones. According to Geek, cellphones are part of celebrities' wardrobes.
GeekSugar's editor was featured in a Forbes.com story about the best gadget gifts of the year.
YumSugar's editor was featured in USA Today's holiday gift guide on November 28th. You can see her food gift picks in the article below.
CasaSugar's editor's favorite gift-giving sites were featured in the December/January issue of People StyleWatch.
ShopStyle was featured in an article about making gift giving easier in the December edition of InStyle magazine.
The ShopStyle gift registry was featured in the December edition of Marie Claire magazine.
Sugar Inc. Enters Baby and Parenting Market with LilSugar and ShopStyle Kids
SAN FRANCISCO, November 12, 2007 –Sugar Inc. proudly announced the arrival of LilSugar.com today, a new site dedicated to pregnancy, children and parenting. The site is celebrating its launch with a $500 BabyStyle gift card giveaway that will
FabSugar's editor was featured in a photostory about Mira Sorvino on page 25 of the November 12th edition of Life & Style weekly. You can check out her quote below:
On November 1st, InStyle magazine announced the launch of In Style Shopping, which is powered by ShopStyle. In Style Shopping combines the trusted style authority of In Style with ShopStyle’s cutting-edge commerce and social networking capabilities, to deliver a new way for women to shop online. You can
Sugar Inc. Launches PetSugar.com, Dedicated Site to All Things Furry, Feathered, Feline and More
SAN FRANCISCO, October 23, 2007 -- Sugar Inc. announced today the launch of PetSugar.com, a new site geared toward pets and the people who love them. The site is celebrating its debut with a $500 Petco gift
Sam Zuckerman wrote a very nice piece about SF based blogs.
Read "Yes, some blogs are profitable - very profitable"
FabSugar's editor was invited to share her favorite jewelry sites in the November edition of People's StyleWatch magazine.
Addition of Fashion and Beauty Network to Expand Company’s Reach into Women’s Lifestyle Media
San Francisco, CA, October 9th, 2007 – Sugar Inc. announced today that it has acquired Coutorture Media, the leading network of independent style publishers online. Coutorture Media will continue to operate independently at Coutorture.com.
Coutorture Media is
ShopStyle was featured in the November issue of Glamour magazine.
Our GeekSugar editor was featured in Page Six Magazine , the magazine that accompanies the Sunday edition of the New York Post. Check out her take on women's decisions to buy pink gadgets.
Fast Growing Media Company Combines the Internet’s Leading Original Content and Community, With The Most Relevant Shopping and Advertising Services to Engage Women in All Aspects of Their Lives
San Francisco, CA, September 26, 2007 – Sugar Publishing announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire ShopStyle, the
Sugar Publishing's Editor in Chief, Lisa Sugar, is featured on 7x7 magazine's Hot 20 Under 40 List of the most important Bay Area residents under the age of 40. Be sure to check out Lisa's "sweet" photo in the October edition of the magazine!
FabSugar.com was featured in an October Teen Vogue article about identifying and purchasing celebrity fashion items.
CasaSugar.com was named one of the things OK! Magazine is loving in the September 10th edition of the magazine.
GeekSugar.com was featured in an article about incorporating technology into home decorating in USA Today on September 7th.
FabSugar.com was featured in an article about transitioning summer styles into fall in USA Today on September 5th.
Sugar Publishing, CEO Brian Sugar and Board member Mike Moritz were featured in a San Francisco Business Times article about the business of blogging.
The entire Sugar Network was featured in a great story in The Fayetteville Observer on August 21st.
The launch of CasaSugar.com was featured in the Denver Post on August 2nd.
FabSugar.com's Samantha Durbin was featured in a USA Today photo essay about summer vacation fashion. Her selections for items to take on a beach, camping or family vacation can help us all pack a little lighter!
On June 27th, Sugar Publishing entered into a multi-faceted strategic alliance with NBC Universal Digital Media. The news was covered by several media outlets, including: Crain's New York, paidContent.org, TechCrunch, Hollywood Reporter and Women's Wear Daily.
The premiere PopSugar 100 winners were featured in The Record section of the June 18th edition of US Weekly.
Sugar Publishing's Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Lisa Sugar, was honored as a Featured Lady by Ladies Who Launch. Ladies Who Launch is an organization for female entrepreneurs.
Sugar Publishing was the focus of an article in the San Francisco Business Times on May 18th. The story was featured a photo of Lisa and Brian in the Sugar Publishing office.
Brian and Lisa Sugar, were featured on the Business 2.0 list of "50 Who Matter Most". The list included 100 business people who "inspire, inform and infuriate you" and encouraged people to vote for the top 50 "who matter now". Brian and Lisa came in at #16
Our own GeekSugar.com was featured in the May 1st edition of Metro New York as one of the best women focused gadget blogs. The reporters noted that the site is "written in a hand-holding, best girlfriend-ish first person". We couldn't agree more!
Lisa and Brian were pictured with Pop in the current issue of Forbes. Read the The Sweet Spot.
Angelica, our GeekSugar editor, was quoted in USA Today on Friday, March 23rd. The story was "science chic." Who better to comment than our very own editor-in-geek?
From fashions do's and don'ts to Live Blogging and Chatting Throughout the Event, PopSugar.com and the Rest of the Sugar Network is Prepared for the Oscars®
SAN FRANCISCO - Wednesday, February 21, 2007 - When it comes to the year's most anticipated awards show, nobody has it covered better than the
PopSugar received some great press today! We are on the cover of SF Chronicle's Style section. Very exciting for our startup. Looking forward to getting the framed version and hanging in our new office.
Read BORN TO BE WIRED.
Online Community Blends Fresh Content on Life, Love, Fashion and Entertainment with the Voices of Real Women and âIt Girlsâ
SAN FRANCISCO â July 24, 2006 â Sugar Publishing Inc. today announced the launch of TeamSugar (teamsugar.com), the newest personality to join the Sugar Network, which includes celebrity-obsessed Pop (popsugar.com), shopping