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#mediaHISTORY đď¸ podcastPLAYBOY. History of the magazine entertaining... everyone đ #mediaHISTORY #podcastIt was 1953 when young journalist Hugh Hefner took out a mortgage loan to finance his daring idea.đ´ Enjoyed our podcast? We have more episodes earlier on YouTube đ â www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLazuHI3NSKt3BG0KChTyb2ynH79ClmdtOâ ⢠The history of PLAYBOYAn iconic magazine entertaining... everyone00:00 Intro00:40 The story begin01:58 Marylin Monroe and the Bunny icon05:11 Sports, comics, and the spread07:19 The key to success? Masterful photos09:49 Playboy Interview. Talks that set trends12:07 Playboy Clubs. And big money14:13 First legal troubles17:12 "Pubic Wars" with Penthou...2025-06-1343 min
Tame the Mobile BeastChristie Hefner's Secrets to Business SuccessIn this episode of Masters of MAX, host Tom Butta welcomes Christie Hefner, the esteemed former chairman and CEO of Playboy Enterprises. As the longest serving female CEO of a U.S. publicly traded company, Christie led Playboyâs expansion from print to cable TV to online, mobile and ecommerce, massively growing revenue including global retail sales reaching nearly a billion dollars in her last year at the helm. Throughout the interview, Christie discusses the importance of embracing change and innovation, highlighting the need for businesses to adapt in a dynamic and unpredictable market. She emphasizes the val...2024-05-1531 min
Trust TalksEpisode #14: Building a Robust Local Media LandscapeAcross the nation, local news outlets have been folding at an alarming rate. In response, philanthropy has stepped up funding efforts to address this decline as America becomes increasingly polarized and trust in institutions plummets. Against this backdrop, Chicago has been experiencing a media resurgence, with dozens of community-driven and nonprofit outlets popping up over the past 20 years. However, many are still under-resourced and require alternative funding opportunities. Â In the fall of 2023, a group of 10 funders launched Press Forward Chicago to strengthen and sustain local news organizations and ensure residents have access to multiple reliable news sources. T...2024-03-2542 min
The Bunny Chronicles | The History of Hugh Hefner | The Empire He Built | Playboy MagazineBEHIND THE LENS: PLAYBOYS #1 PHOTOGRAPHER: STEPHEN WAYDA : Celebrity Pictorials | Pamela Anderson | Anna Nicole & Much More!Send us a textStephen Wayda: PLAYBOYS REVERED PHOTOGRAPHER for 30 YEARSInternationallypublished photographer best known for his demonstrative images of celebrities, women. and lifestyles. In his creation of entertaining and compelling images he is regarded as a master in the use of composition and light, both natural and artificial.Waydaâs photographs of A-list celebrities, Pop Culture icons, supermodels, musicians and the âgirl next doorâ are a depiction of personality and, most of all, attitude. He is known for his use of light and composition to create a mood...2024-03-101h 17
No Holding Back with Susan EstrichChristie Hefner | Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women in the CEO SuiteThis week, our very special guest, Christie Hefner, former CEO of Playboy Enterprises, joins Susan  for an illuminating conversation on the current landscape of women CEOs. In this episode, Hefner and Estrich delve deep into the ongoing debate: are we witnessing a significant shift towards recognizing and promoting deserving women into CEO positions, or does a pervasive gender gap still hinder progress?Drawing from their extensive experiences and expertise, Hefner and Estrich analyze the factors influencing the rise of women in executive leadership roles. They explore the barriers women face in climbing the corporate ladder, the impact o...2024-02-1235 minThe Bunny Chronicles | The History of Hugh Hefner | The Empire He Built | Playboy MagazineCINDY RACKOWITZ - PLAYBOYS CORPORATE VP of PLAYBOY PROMOTIONS WORLDWIDESend us a textCindy Rackowitz joined Playboy in 1986 and stood at the helm of Playboy Promotions for 16 years, as the Corporate Vice President of Promotions ( all divisions-worldwide ) and as the President of Playmate Promotions & Modeling Agency.Cindy held a very important position with great significance in the 1st decade she was with Playboy. The role was a tough one and a huge challenge as Playboy entered the nineties and had to build a âdot comâ division with an impressive online presence. It was well executed and challenging with its 40 years of archives but none the l...2023-11-1450 min
MITA Unshackled Cannabis Business PodcastBehind the Brands: Conversations with Entertainment Legend Stu ZakimJoin host Demitri Downing and co-host Mitch Pfeifer as they delve into the fascinating world of corporate communications and marketing in the entertainment, media, and cannabis industries. They sit down with Stu Zakim, a distinguished President/CEO and industry veteran with extensive experience in brand repositioning, integrated marketing programs, crisis communications, and more.Stu Zakim has left an indelible mark on some of the most recognizable brands in film, magazines, and television. With an impressive track record in strategic media relations, he has advised and collaborated with media luminaries like Jann Wenner, Bonnie Fuller, Christie Hefner, David Pecker, and...2023-07-1318 min
Owning Your LegacySeeing Crisis as an Opportunity With Christie HefnerâOne of the keys to success in business, and frankly any organization, is constant innovation, constant agile thinking, and diversity within the organization.â â Christie HefnerIn this episode of Owning Your Legacy,  Laurette has the honor to sit down with Christie Hefner, former Chairman & CEO of Playboy and daughter of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner. Laurette and Christie cover a wide range of topics, including Christieâs history with the company, from her unexpected and humble beginnings in the early 80sâshe had no intention of running the company somedayâto helping her father save the compa...2023-05-0229 min
The Honest Field GuideÂŽEp. 62 - Christie Hefner: An Intimate Conversation With The Powerhouse Behind The Playboy (That Saved One Of The Most Iconic Brands In The World)Show notes coming shortly!
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HerStoriesChristie HefnerChristie Hefner, one of The Chicago Network's founding members, reflects on learning about movie theaters, Playtique, a former boutique clothing and music retail subsidiary of Playboy Enterprises, getting women into the c-suite, and the decisions that led to her many accomplishments today.2022-11-081h 08The Bunny Chronicles | The History of Hugh Hefner | The Empire He Built | Playboy MagazineDECONSTRUCTING HUGH HEFNER: SECRETS + SCANDALS + LEGACYSend us a textWhat's the true story behind Hugh Hefner's retreat to the Playboy Mansion? How did the murder of star playmate Dorothy Stratten impact his life and business empire? We explore these questions and more as we unpack the narrative presented in the podcast "Power, the Hugh Hefner Story" and the A&E DocuSeries. Join us for a fascinating look into what was really going on behind the scenes, and learn why journalistic due diligence is crucial when telling the stories of public figures like Hefner.We also discuss the misconceptions and judgments...2022-04-1532 min
Something's Happening Here with Harlan MarksEpisode 6 - Life Losses Wins and What Really Counts or Harlan's conversation with his buddy, Stu ZakimEpisode 6 Â is Harlan's conversation with Stu Zakim, President, of Bridge Strategic Communications about Life, Losses, Wins and What Really Counts.Â
If you watch cable news you have seen Stu as a contributor to CNN and MSNBC on media issues. He is a Strategic Communications professional with senior-level experience in the entertainment, media, and cannabis sectors. Stu has worked for some of the best-known brands in the entertainment media industry. Zakim has been a communications advisor to media leaders like Jann Wenner (Rolling Stone), Bonnie Fuller (Us), Christie Hefner (Playboy), David Pecker (American Media). Â He has also worked at...2022-02-1855 min
Honeysuckle Magazine PodcastChristie Hefner: Sex, Drugs, and The Blues (Brothers)Christie Hefner sits down with Honeysuckle founder, Ronit Pinto, to discuss Cannabis, healthcare, The Blues Brothers and the freedom of speech legacy of Playboy. Leaving no stone unturned, Hefner offers the depth of knowledge only a business icon can glean. Enjoy!2021-12-141h 06
Power: Don KingHugh Hefner | 5. When The Party's OverHefner retreats into his fake, perfect life in the Playboy Mansion, hoping to escape problems in his business empire and the fallout from the murder of star Playmate Dorothy Stratten. He calls on his daughter, Christie Hefner, to turn things around.Â
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High Society with Paxton QuigleyPaxton Quigley Spotlight today on High SocietyPaxton Quigley Spotlight today on High Society with guest host Jorge Hermida only on Cannabis Radio. Prior to authoring books, Paxton worked as a Director in Community Relations for Playboy Enterprises, Inc., Los Angeles, for five years, and reported to Hugh M. Hefner and Christie Hefner. She was at Playboy in its heyday, the cable network had just started up, the magazine at the time had over 5 million readers. So we talk about how Paxton embraced this icon of the counterculture and an iconic figure in Hugh Hefner. Paxton worked with actor, Robert Wagner, as the promotional director for two...2021-09-1450 min
High Society with Paxton QuigleyPaxton Quigley Spotlight today on High SocietyPaxton Quigley Spotlight today on High Society with guest host Jorge Hermida only on Cannabis Radio. Prior to authoring books, Paxton worked as a Director in Community Relations for Playboy Enterprises, Inc., Los Angeles, for five years, and reported to Hugh M. Hefner and Christie Hefner. She was at Playboy in its heyday, the cable network had just started up, the magazine at the time had over 5 million readers. So we talk about how Paxton embraced this icon of the counterculture and an iconic figure in Hugh Hefner. Paxton worked with actor, Robert Wagner, as the promotional director for two...2021-09-1450 min
AWM Author TalksEpisode 60: Christie HefnerThis week, AWM President Carey Cranston talks with former chairman and CEO of Playboy Enterprises Christie Hefner about the landmark publication and its relation to Ray Bradbury and Fahrenheit 451 in particular. This program took place May 25th, 2021 and was recorded live via Zoom.This is the second of three episodes in a row about Bradbury in the leadup to his August 22nd birthday. Visit our special exhibit Ray Bradbury: Inextinguishable to learn more about the writing legend, on display now at the American Writers Museum.We hope you enjoy entering the mind of a writer.2021-08-1636 min
Potential to Powerhouse: Success Secrets for Women EntrepreneursPivot Moments That Catapulted Epic Growth, What It Means to Be an Entrepreneur, with Marla Beck, BluemercuryJust like many other successful entrepreneurs, Marlaâs âaha momentsâ started from not being satisfied with how things worked. She and her husband decided to improve the shopping experience for everyone and the first idea for Bluemercury was born: bring beauty products to the internet. This episode is all about seeing the opportunity at the given moment and then making the big leap because you believe in your idea. And although the journey isnât always a straight line to success, with enough flexibility, faith, and knowledge, you can do anything. IN THIS EPISODE: [03:20] Marla never liked the...2021-08-1146 min
Potential to Powerhouse: Success Secrets for Women EntrepreneursMaking Your Dreams a Priority and Heeding the Entrepreneurial Call with Luxury Footwear Founder Angela ScottOn this weekâs episode, luxury footwear brand creator, Angela Scott of The Office of Angela Scott, joins Tracy to discuss the relentless pursuit of her calling in life and why she is compelled to heed the call. Angelaâs story is one of true entrepreneurial grit. Starting from childhood, she was raised in the foster care system due to their motherâs schizophrenia diagnosis. Angela used these challenging childhood experiences to her benefit, and capitalized on her ability to persevere, and forged ahead into an entrepreneurial vision by surrounding herself with mentors and allies who helped her stay the co...2021-08-0451 min
All About Skills!026 Christie Hefner Discusses Continuous Education and the Critical SkillsChristie Hefner is no stranger to leadership.
She graduated Summa cum laude from Brandeis University and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. After free-lancing for the Boston Phoenix for a year, she joined Playboy Enterprises in Chicago where she became President in 1982 and Chairman of the board and Chief Executive Officer in 1988.
Christie is the longest serving female chief executive officer of a publicly traded company â serving in that capacity for 20 years.
She now serves on several corporate and non-profit boards of directors and is always busy in charitable affairs as well as si...2021-05-3029 min
AlchemyChristie Hefner, Board of Directors, FylloChristie discusses her tenure at Playboy, her incredible career as a business titan and why she decided to enter the cannabis space.2021-05-0620 min
Potential to Powerhouse: Success Secrets for Women EntrepreneursThe Ultimate Power of Being Your Authentic Self with Christie HefnerFrom early aspirations for journalism and politics, to assuming the throne of the Playboy Empire, Christie Hefner has been through the hoops and has some incredible insights to share about the journey. EPISODE SUMMARY:3:08 - How her fatherâs support engendered a career plan shift7:09 - Working with your father: taking on a major role in dad's business10:46 - The Playboy path to growth and her transition to CEO12:39 - That point when you realize youâve made it15:45 - Call me âYour Highnessâ - how to handle shareholder meetings with a smile2021-02-2639 min
Dive Right In with Dean SheremetTracy HollandTracy is a founder, investor, executive chairman, and entrepreneur who is an authority on beauty and wellness, with a global track record of incubating and launching brands. She co-founded the HATCHBEAUTY brand incubator in 2009, leading development strategies and launches for brands like Naturewell by Jewel, Nuance by Selma Hayek, Bliss, FOUND, and more...On February 26th, Tracy is launching From Potential to Powerhouse podcast, which brings together experienced women entrepreneurs to share their success secrets and proven business tactics with up-and-coming powerhouse women. Guests include names like Christie Hefner, Sallie Krawcheck, Kay Koplovitz, Kimora...2021-02-2255 min
Two Broads Talking PoliticsChristie Hefner (#VoteHerIn, Episode 57)On the 57th episode of the #VoteHerIn series, a partnership project of Two Broads Talking Politics/Kelly Pollock and Rebecca Sive, author of *Vote Her In: Your Guide to Electing Our First Woman President*, youâll hear an interview with Christie Hefner. Center for American Progress leader, and longtime womenâs political activist, Christie Hefner, joins us for a special Inaugural #VoteHerIn podcast. American democracy is at a critical juncture; all of us need to be well-informed, on-deck, and mobilized to advocate for womenâs and girlsâ equality and opportunity. To help us sort-through how to proceed, Christie will discuss the curr...2021-01-2031 min
So to Speak: The Free Speech PodcastEp. 121 Hugh M. Hefner First Amendment AwardsSince 1980, the Hugh M. Hefner First Amendment Awards have recognized those who go above and beyond to protect and enhance First Amendment rights. On todayâs episode of So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast, we are joined by Christie Hefner, who founded and chairs the awards, to discuss the awardsâ origins and this yearâs awardees in the categories of law, book publishing, journalism, arts & entertainment, education, and lifetime achievement. From 1988 to 2008, Christie Hefner â daughter of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner â was Chairman and CEO of Playboy Enterprises, making her the longest-serving female CEO of a U.S. pub...2020-10-1541 min
Bye PumkinI'll Take Manhattan/My Kind of TownThe Girls Next Door, Season 1, Episodes 12 and 13 Princess wants to talk about something besides what a hellscape we live in. So let's follow Holly, Bridget, and Kendra on their promo trips to NYC and Chicago. We get into the View, Christie Hefner, and the sex talk. If you're not a member of the Bye Pumkin Patreon, you're missing out on bonus episodes. You can join for just $1 a month. Just click here and sign up.2020-09-201h 49
Mindful PerformanceWhat Business Are You In? Lessons From Christie HefnerChristie Hefner, Chairman of Hatchbeauty Brands and former Chairman and CEO of Playboy Enterprises was interviewed by Jeffrey Hayzlett, Chairman and CEO of the C-Suite Network and Primetime Television and Podcast Host, during the High Stakes Executive Leadership Forum. They discussed the most important question leaders need to ask themselves in this hyper-accelerated climate and what they can do to drive and thrive.Theresa Rose is a badass businesswoman and an energizing, inspiring force of nature who is passionate about helping others shine their brilliance. Theresa is a thought leader to the C-Suite, award-winning...2020-06-2906 min
All Business with Jeffrey HayzlettGrowing or Dying: Where Does Your Company Stand? with Christie Hefner from C-Suite Network High Stakes ForumWe all know the stakes remain high for businesses in the past few months, we have pivoted and adapted many times in order to remain relevant and continue innovating.As we get ready to reopen for business as we drive and thrive. Today we have a very special episode of all business with Jeffrey Hayzlett, from our C-Suite Network High Stakes Leadership Forum. The guest today is none other than Christie Hefner, Chairman of HatchBeauty Brands. Her famous last name may be known to many, but what you don't know is she pioneered many...2020-06-2243 min
The Kitchen Sisters Present103 - The Keepers: The Lenny Bruce CollectionOne of the most controversial, outspoken men of the last century, comedian Lenny Bruce spent much of his life in court defending his freedom of speech and First Amendment rights. His provocative social commentary and âverbal jazzâ offended mainstream culture and resulted in countless arrests on obscenity and other charges. Over the decades, since his death from a heroin overdose in1966, Lennyâs only child Kitty Bruce, became his keeper, gathering and preserving everything related to her fatherâs life. We follow the saga of this collection from daughter Kitty's attic â to archivist, Sarah Shoemaker, who drove a van to Kittyâs...2018-10-2323 min
She Said / She SaidInsights from Christie Hefner: Blazing a trail as the longest serving female CEO of any public company, ever! (Episode #19)Christie Hefner is the longest serving female CEO of any public company ever. She also happens to be the daughter of the legendary Hugh Hefner, and of course, the company she ran for all those many years was Playboy Enterprises. You donât have to be a regular reader or consumer of the Playboy brand to appreciate the wisdom Christie shares about how she grew the company to a billion dollar enterprise, how she navigated perceived nepotism, how she thinks about mentorship and professional networks, and how she looks for meaning and impact today. Christie Hefner is a trailblazer and...2018-06-1339 min
9 to 5ish with theSkimmFounder Chat: You v. YouThis week, Christie Hefner talked to us about her time at Playboy. And all the âWTF momentsâ that come with being in charge of a company at 29 years old. Here are our tips on how to move up at work and how to hit snooze on imposter syndrome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2018-05-3109 min
9 to 5ish with theSkimmChristie Hefner: Former CEO and Chairman of Playboy EnterprisesChristie Hefner is the daughter of, you guessed it, Hugh Hefner. She spent 20 years as chairman and CEO of Playboy. Making her the longest-serving female in that position. Ever. This week, she talks to us about taking Playboy digital, making management decisions, and getting over imposter syndrome â all while working alongside her dad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2018-05-3036 min
Perry Yeatman PodcastChristie Hefner â Chairman, Hatch Beauty; Former: Chairman and CEO, Playboy Enterprises; Former Executive Chairman of Canyon Ranch EnterprisesChristie Hefner didnât grow up wanting to run Playboy. But by the time she stepped down in 2008, sheâd become the longest serving female Chair and CEO of a US public company. Listen in to hear: how she ended up running this ground-breaking enterprise; her views on the real meaning of work/life balance; her tips for deciding when to say âyesâ and when to say ânoâ and how sheâs helped other women advance.  If you liked what you heard, please subscribe, rate, and review us on iTunes or Stitcher.  And, share your suggestions with us on Twitter @yrca...2017-08-2942 min
Aspen Ideas to GoWhat Is Technology's Toll on Intimacy?Thanks to technology, we are more connected than everâdigitally. But at what cost? How have technologies, like online dating sites and apps like Tinder, changed attitudes and behaviors? How do we choose a partner and stay interested when we have an almost infinite world of choices at our fingertips? Will marriage become a thing of the past? Match.comâs Chief Scientific Advisor Helen Fisher joins Eric Klinenberg, co-author of "Modern Romance," and Christie Hefner, former CEO of Playboy Enterprises for a conversation about technologyâs toll on intimacy.2017-02-2148 min
Aspen Ideas to GoWhat Is Technology's Toll on Intimacy?Thanks to technology, we are more connected than everâdigitally. But at what cost? How have technologies, like online dating sites and apps like Tinder, changed attitudes and behaviors? How do we choose a partner and stay interested when we have an almost infinite world of choices at our fingertips? Will marriage become a thing of the past? Match.comâs Chief Scientific Advisor Helen Fisher joins Eric Klinenberg, co-author of Modern Romance, and Christie Hefner, former CEO of Playboy Enterprises for a conversation about technologyâs toll on intimacy.
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All Business with Jeffrey HayzlettThe Business PhD Show | Lessons from the Best of the BestJeffrey celebrates his 100th episode by taking a look back at some of his favorite moments and recapping the top lessons learned over the last two years. This is the show that will give you a PhD in what to do in business and what not to do. Featuring: Barbara Corcoran, Jon Taffer, Gail Simmons, Piers Morgan, Penn Jillette, Grant Cardone, Beth Comstock, John LeFevre, Christie Hefner and Gene Simmons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2017-01-1246 min
The Golden MeanEPISODE 6: CHRISTIE HEFNER - FORMER CEO & CHAIR, PLAYBOY ENTERPRISES, DIRECTOR, C.A.P. ACTION FUNDChristie Hefner is a woman of many talents - and she knows how to put 'em to great use. In this episode of The Golden Mean, Christie talks about her 13-year journey to becoming CEO & Chairman of Playboy Enterprises and how the election of President Obama changed the course of her career. Christie also breaks down the status of the "Independent Maps" project geared toward reforming the rigged districting process in the state of Illinois.2016-10-0100 min
All Business with Jeffrey HayzlettThe Woman Who Ran Playboy: Christie HefnerChristie Hefner tells of taking control of her father Hugh Hefnerâs Playboy empire and taking it in new digital directions in her 20 year term as its pioneering female CEO. And though she tells All Business host Jeffrey Hayzlett it was the best job she ever had, she admits that Ruth Bader Ginsburg has her dream job. The two talk business innovation, digital disruption, the family business, the way boards work, women in the C-Suite, and why Chicago is her kind of town. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2015-07-0943 min
PoliopticsEpisode 105, with guests Jonathan Alter and Christie HefnerJonathan Alter and Christie Hefner are our guests this week. Show produced by Katherine Caperton. Original Air Date: June 8, 2013 on SiriusXM âPOTUSâ Channel 124. PoliOptics airs regularly on POTUS on Saturdays at 6 am, 12 noon and 6 pm. Follow us on Twitter @Polioptics2013-06-081h 12
University of Chicago Booth School of Business Podcast SeriesChairman and CEO of Playboy Enterprises, Christie Hefner, talks about women in the executive suiteChristie Hefner was the keynote speaker at the spring conference of the Committee of 200, an organization of top female entrepreneurs and executives. She discusses the need for more women to blaze the trail to the executive suite so the idea of who can be successful is changed for business people of both sexes.2006-05-2737 minChicago Booth Podcast SeriesChairman and CEO of Playboy Enterprises, Christie Hefner, talks about women in the executive suiteChristie Hefner was the keynote speaker at the spring conference of the Committee of 200, an organization of top female entrepreneurs and executives. She discusses the need for more women to blaze the trail to the executive suite so the idea of who can be successful is changed for business people of both sexes.2006-05-2737 min
Wedding Podcast NetworkMeet the Masters with Laura Geller Makeup ArtistI had a chance to interview world renowned make-up artist Laura Geller. Laura Geller is the founder and creative force behind Laura Geller Make-Up Studios- one of the most successful makeup studios in New York City.
Laura has appeared on national TV shows on the CBS, NBC, AMC networks, as well as the Discovery Channel. She has worked with todays hottest stars, such as Tom Cruise, Brooke Shields, Jodi Foster , Joy Behar, Debra Norville, Judy Licht, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Christie Hefner, Caroline Rhea and Bruce Springsteen.
In this interview Laura takes us through everything you need to know about wedding day...2005-11-0238 min