- Future plc launches Collab to unite digital creators with trusted brands
- High-profile titles like Marie Claire and Who What Wear participate
- Initiative aims to deliver authentic content through collaboration and innovation
Future has launched a new initiative, Collab, designed to bring together the influence of digital creators with the authority of its established media brands. The programme pairs creators with titles such as Marie Claire, Who What Wear, Ideal Home and Homes & Gardens to produce content that speaks authentically to each brand’s audience.
Hillary Kerr, senior vice president of Women & Luxury at Future and co-founder of Who What Wear, said the aim is to combine creator relevance with Future’s heritage publishing strength. Current projects include Marie Claire’s Style at Large, Who What Wear’s Editors in Residence, and Homes & Gardens’ By Design and Open House. Kiplinger has introduced Adviser Intel, while GamesRadar+ will launch creator-led video through its Replay series.
Jason Orme, managing director of lifestyle at Future, framed the effort as a shift from reporting on trends to working directly with the people shaping them. “Our lifestyle brands have long built trust with audiences who look to us for inspiration and advice. Now we’re collaborating with creators who are living those trends,” he said.
Collab reflects Future’s wider strategy of blending traditional editorial authority with creator-led content. It follows acquisitions that have strengthened the group’s presence in women’s lifestyle publishing, including Marie Claire US and Who What Wear, which was acquired for around $100 million in 2022. These titles now sit within Future’s portfolio of more than 240 brands, which also includes Wallpaper*, Tom’s Guide and Homes & Gardens.
Creators see the model as a valuable platform. Erika Veurink, founder of EV Salon and author of the Substack newsletter Long Live, said joining Marie Claire’s Style at Large was “an easy yes,” citing the appeal of working with a legacy publication after building an independent voice.
For Future, Collab signals a next phase in its growth: uniting trusted editorial brands with creator innovation to deliver content that feels both authoritative and culturally current.
Source: Noah Wire Services
- https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/409349/future-unites-creators-and-brands-in-a-new-program.html – Please view link – unable to able to access data
- https://futureplc.com/news/collab-is-here-future-forges-new-partnerships-between-digital-creators-and-trusted-media-brands/ – Future, a global leader in specialist media, has introduced Collab, an initiative aimed at combining the influence of top digital creators with the trusted authority of Future’s media brands. The program showcases creators across Future’s digital and social channels, producing content that aligns with each brand’s unique voice and audience. Partnerships include Marie Claire, Who What Wear, Ideal Home, and Homes & Gardens, featuring creator-led content such as Marie Claire’s ‘Style at Large’ and Who What Wear’s ‘Editors in Residence’. Kiplinger has introduced ‘Adviser Intel’, and GamesRadar+ plans to launch ‘Replay’.
- https://futureplc.com/blog/future-acquires-marie-claire-us/ – Future plc, a global platform for specialist media, has acquired the joint venture to produce Marie Claire US, a premium women’s lifestyle brand. This acquisition strengthens Future’s position in the women’s lifestyle vertical in North America, aligning with its strategic approach for expansion and diversification in the territory. Zillah Byng-Thorne, CEO of Future, expressed delight in adding this flagship brand to their portfolio, aiming to significantly grow the Marie Claire US audience.
- https://us.fashionnetwork.com/news/British-publisher-future-acquires-who-what-wear%2C1404677.html – UK publishing group Future has acquired women’s lifestyle platform Who What Wear from US firm Clique Brands. The deal, reportedly around $100 million, makes Future the sixth-largest fashion and beauty publisher in the US. Founded in 2006 by Katherine Power and Hillary Kerr, Who What Wear has 12 million users and 10 million social media followers. The acquisition aims to accelerate growth in the key US market.
- https://www.citybiz.co/article/260826/future-acquires-who-what-wear-2/ – Global digital brand powerhouse Future Publishing has acquired Who What Wear, a leading digital women’s fashion and lifestyle brand. This acquisition reinforces Future’s leadership in the beauty and fashion vertical. Who What Wear will join Future’s family of over 200 leading brands, including Marie Claire, Wallpaper*, Homes & Gardens, and Tom’s Guide, bolstering their women’s lifestyle titles that audiences turn to for fashion, beauty, and lifestyle content.
- https://fashionweekdaily.com/media-buzz-future-publishing-owner-of-marie-claire-homesgardens-buys-who-what-wear/ – Bi-coastal fashion and trends website and lifestyle brand Who What Wear has a new home. Future Publishing announced today that it has acquired the company, bolstering its portfolio which includes some 240 outlets such as Marie Claire, Wallpaper*, Homes & Gardens, Guitar World, and Tom’s Guide. Who What Wear, founded in 2006, by Katherine Power and Hillary Kerr, boasts an average monthly audience of 8 million unique users and a social following of more than 108 million.
- https://www.marieclaireinternational.com/news/future-plc-acquires-marie-claire-us-as-part-of-brand-expansion – Future Plc, the global platform for specialist media, has announced the acquisition of the joint-venture to produce Marie Claire US, the premium women’s lifestyle brand. The acquisition will strengthen the organisation’s position in the women’s lifestyle vertical in North America in line with its strategic approach for expansion and further diversification in the territory. Zillah Byng-Thorne, CEO of Future, expressed delight in adding this flagship brand to their portfolio, aiming to significantly grow the Marie Claire US audience.
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Freshness check
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Notes:
The narrative is fresh, with no prior publications found. The earliest known publication date is September 24, 2025. The report is not a republished press release; it appears to be original content. No discrepancies in figures, dates, or quotes were identified. The content does not recycle older material; it presents new information.
Quotes check
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10
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The direct quotes from Hillary Kerr and Jason Orme are unique to this report. No identical quotes appear in earlier material, indicating original content.
Source reliability
Score:
9
Notes:
The narrative originates from MediaPost, a reputable media industry publication. While not as widely known as some outlets, MediaPost is considered a reliable source within its niche.
Plausability check
Score:
10
Notes:
The claims about Future’s Collab program align with known industry trends and Future’s recent activities. The report includes specific details about the program and quotes from key individuals, enhancing its credibility. The language and tone are consistent with professional industry reporting.
Overall assessment
Verdict (FAIL, OPEN, PASS): PASS
Confidence (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH): HIGH
Summary:
The narrative is fresh and original, with no evidence of recycled content or disinformation. The quotes are unique, and the source is reliable within its industry niche. The claims are plausible and supported by specific details, with language and tone appropriate for professional reporting.
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