Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
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2026
Essence launches Media Health Check
Essence unveiled its Media Health Check service, which provides marketers with analyses and implementation roadmaps intended to improve digital media campaign performance.
2022
Essence announces leadership appointments in India
Essence announced Bharati Joshi as vice president, product, India; Kunal Danda as vice president, client services, India; and Vinish Mathews as vice president, client services, India and Southeast Asia.
2021
Google launches Google Nest campaign
Google Australia, with 72andSunny, Essence and PHD, launched a campaign showing how Google Nest can help customers enjoy shows and movies in any room at home. The campaign includes digital and television ads, as well as social, radio and outdoor executions.
2021
Google launched the Caught On Nest Cam campaign in Australia
Google Australia and 72andSunny Sydney, in collaboration with Essence and PHD, launched a campaign to introduce the new Google Nest Cams and Doorbell in Australia.
2021
Green Thumb Industries enters California cannabis market
Green Thumb Industries entered California’s cannabis market by opening its first store in Pasadena.
2021
ESSENCE collaborates with Rihanna and Lorna Simpson on cover art
ESSENCE collaborated with Rihanna and multimedia artist Lorna Simpson on original collages for its Jan/Feb 2021 cover and an accompanying portfolio.
2020
Essence names Caroline Wanga interim CEO
Essence announced that Caroline Wanga would step in as interim CEO of Essence Communications and oversee the independent review process.
2020
Essence CEO steps down and Caroline Wanga becomes interim CEO
Essence CEO Richelieu Dennis stepped down amid sexual misconduct allegations, and Caroline Wanga was to serve as interim CEO. The allegations are reported as accusations, not as established findings.
2020
Essence commissions independent review amid workplace allegations
Essence said it was hiring law firms and other independent external experts to review company policies and practices and conduct employee interviews, including a review of possible harassment, discrimination, retaliation, or other workplace-culture issues.
2020
ESSENCE CEO Michelle Ebanks announces resignation
Michelle Ebanks announced her resignation as CEO of Essence Communications, Inc.; it is to take effect March 31. She plans to join the board of parent company Essence Ventures after her departure.