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Feb 2, 2023

When it comes to Playboy in China, sex doesn’t sell — the bunny logo does

Playboy is looking to revamp its brand image in China during the Year of the Rabbit. But after 30 years of licensing, is it too late for a turnaround?

Apr 11, 2013

The thinking behind Playboy-branded vodka

MANILA - Playboy Vodka, soon to be available to consumers across the region, is the latest tactic in line with the brand's overall strategy of expanding its offering across content, product and experience categories.

Jan 11, 2011

Hefner buys back Playboy empire for US$210m

GLOBAL - Playboy founder Hugh Hefner has bought the back the business and taken it private, after his US$6.15-a-share bid was accepted.

Sep 17, 2010

Playboy lauds CRC's decision to end internet censorship in Singapore

SINGAPORE - Playboy has welcomed the Censorship Review Committee's (CRC) recommendation that the national ban on ‘objectionable content’ websites should be lifted and internet-users should install their own content-filters instead.

Sep 16, 2010

Playboy TV launches in Taiwan

TAIPEI - Playboy TV’s commercial-free channel, airing in English with Chinese subtitles, today launched on Chunghwa Telecom’s IPTV platform, available around the clock.

Jul 22, 2010

Playboy launches 'nudity-free' website The Smoking Jacket

Playboy debuted its new 'safe for work' nudity free website The Smoking Jacket on Tuesday in a bid to remain competitive online following two years of less than stellar financial performance.