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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Gwyneth, GOOP, and the Rise of the Lifestyle Brand

Actress Gwyneth Paltrow has gotten plenty of flak for Goop, her website and newsletter about fashion, food and wellness. But despite the mocking, Goop has millions of readers—and it’s on the verge of a big expansion. We look at how Paltrow became a leader in the burgeoning field of celebrity lifestyle brands.

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By Madeleine Brand • Aug 6, 2015 • 1 min read

Actress Gwyneth Paltrow has gotten plenty of flak for Goop, her website and newsletter about fashion, food and wellness. But despite the mocking, Goop has millions of readers—and it’s on the verge of a big expansion. We look at how Paltrow became a leader in the burgeoning field of celebrity lifestyle brands.

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    Madeleine Brand

    Host, 'Press Play'

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    Matt Holzman

    Producer, 'The Document'

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    Anna Scott

    Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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    Managing Producer, 'Press Play'

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    Editor of Fast Company Digital

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