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Her Campus Media runs a digital media platform that empowers college women around the world. It creates and curates content on career advice, mental health, lifestyle, and entertainment to help college students navigate academics, job searches, and personal development. The platform distributes content through its website and likely social channels, monetizing via advertising, sponsored content, and brand partnerships aimed at the college demographic. This approach relies on building a large, engaged audience of college women to attract advertisers and sponsors who want access to that demographic. The company’s goal is to provide trusted, relevant resources for young women while growing a sustainable revenue stream from brands that want to reach this audience.
About Her Campus Media
Industries
Consumer Software
Entertainment
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$50K
Headquarters
Boston, Massachusetts
Founded
2009
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What believers are saying
- Sally Beauty's August 2026 COLORfest campus tour expands paid experiential inventory.
- CeraVe's May 2025 Future Nurses Scholarship shows continuing brand sponsorship demand.
- June 2025 Opendorse certification launch opens college-athlete creator monetization.
What critics are saying
- Stephanie Kaplan-Lewis stepped aside August 1, 2026, risking founder-transition disruption.
- Headcount fell from 816 in 2023 to 788 in March 2026, signaling contraction.
- Digital media ad budgets remain fragile; a revenue dip would hit creator programs immediately.
What makes Her Campus Media unique
- Bootstrapped, six-acquisition Gen Z media-and-marketing platform since Zfluence in 2023.
- 120,000+ creators across 2,300+ colleges gives Her Campus direct campus distribution.
- Integrated brands like Her Campus, Spoon University, and InfluenceHer Collective deepen audience reach.
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Funding
Total Funding
$50k
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
1 Rounds
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 8%1 year growth
↑ 8%2 year growth
↑ 2%BOSTON, Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Her Campus, the leading media brand for college women with chapters at hundreds of colleges, is proud to launch Its Bodies, Its Votes, the third iteration of its award-winning editorial project.
Gen Z Women and Gen Alpha Girls Speak Up About Voting and Issues That Matter Most for the 2024 Election in Advance of The Upcoming DebateBOSTON, June 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a powerful collaboration, Rebel Girls , the award-winning Generation Alpha empowerment brand, and Her Campus , the #1 media brand and community for college women and Gen Z, have partnered to amplify the voices of first-time and future women voters ahead of the 2024 election. Through a comprehensive survey, the organizations have gathered insights into the political views and priorities of young women, revealing their deep concerns and passions. In addition, they shared in their own words what they would say to the next President of the United States. The findings show a shared and urgent focus on gun violence, reflecting the staggering statistics that since the Columbine massacre in 1999, more than 400 school shootings have taken place, exposing over 370,000 students to gun violence.Additional highlights include a strong emphasis on voting, with a significant majority of both generations recognizing its importance. Impressively, 87% of Gen Z women plan to vote in the 2024 election, and 88% of Gen Alpha plan to vote when they become eligible.For Gen Z, gun violence ranks as the second highest priority (35%), behind reproductive rights (59%), while Gen Alpha places an even stronger emphasis on school safety (69%) and gun violence (38%) as their top issues in the upcoming election. These issues align with the realities these generations face from the rate of mass shootings in the United States to active shooter protocols at school creating a daily fear associated with actual and potential gun violence.In addition to the emphasis on gun violence and school safety, there were many through-lines between the two generations
The Gen Z media company is gathering their community of college students and alumni to celebrate the brand's 15th anniversary and 10 years of Her ConferenceNEW YORK, June 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Her Conference , the signature event for Gen Z rooted in community, self-development, and empowerment, hosted by Her Campus - the #1 media brand and community for college women and Gen Z - returns to New York City on June 22 with even more excitement than ever before. The annual event, which welcomes members of the Her Campus community from across hundreds of campuses to engage with their Gen Z peers, hear from incredible keynote speakers and panels, as well as interact with their favorite brands, has extra significance this year as it also serves to honor the company's 15th year in business and the 10th year of Her Conference.The day will represent a mix of personal and professional development moments, connection, and inspiration, with electric and motivating speakers and programming. Actor, director and Tony Award-winning producer, best known for her roles on HBO Max's The Sex Lives of College Girls and Hulu's Reboot Alyah Chanelle Scott, and all-around soccer legend, World Cup Champion, Olympic Gold medalist Kelley O'Hara will take the stage as keynote speakers at the 2024 Her Conference.This year's Her Conference brings together members of the Her Campus community for an in-person experience they'll never forget. The one-day gathering creates a space for Gen Z to embrace their potential, celebrate their uniqueness, and explore the infinite possibilities of their future, through sessions including everything from guided meditation and goal-setting to authentic brand values to civic engagement, AI, strengthening relationships, and more. Brand sponsors including CVS Pharmacy, Dove, Amazon, Lipton, Hallmark, Microsoft and The Honey Pot will also be on-site with activations including a beauty touch-up bar, sweet treat shop, portrait studio, and more.The day before Her Conference, on Friday, June 21, Her Campus is convening top notable Her Campus alumni for a special celebration – 15 Years of Her Campus: The Her Campus Reunion – a meaningful, elevated afternoon to toast to the brand's milestone. Throughout the afternoon, guests will get to spotlight the impact they've had over 15 years and hear from one another through intimate firesides and conversations with inspiring alums who have risen to positions of power and leadership across media, marketing, tech, and more
(Tinashe and Mai Pham also revealed their dream 2025 Coachella headliner trio, and it's undeniably good.)
The Her Campus Awards Program Sponsored by e.l.f. Beauty Will Honor Inspiring College StudentsBOSTON, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Her Campus , an on campus organization and online magazine dedicated to empowering, celebrating, and guiding college women, today announced that submissions are now being accepted for the Her Campus e.l.f.ing Amazing 22 Under 22. With the support of sponsor e.l.f. Beauty , Her Campus is searching for the most ambitious, talented and forward-thinking college students who are making a difference in their communities and beyond.Submissions are open through December 15 and all students are invited to submit applications as well as nominate peers, as the program seeks to highlight those in STEM fields, nonprofit, entrepreneurial ventures, athletics and more."Today's college students are wielding their passion and influence like never before, and we are excited to spotlight this next generation of changemakers who are propelling our world forward," said Stephanie Kaplan Lewis, co-founder, CEO and Editor-In-Chief of Her Campus Media. "We are constantly amazed by the talents, drive, and innovation of today's college students and I look forward to being impressed by all of the inspiring nominees."Nominees will be evaluated based on criteria that includes leadership, career and academic excellence, community impact, demonstrated passion for their pursuit, and ambitions for their future.Past winners include Caroline Kaufman , who was recognized for using poetry to open up conversations around mental health, Neha Husein for her work in preventing distracted driving, Roberta Elena Lie for spearheading the fight for global sanitization, and Sasha Ariel Alston for cultivating an interest in STEM in young women of color
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About Her Campus Media
Industries
Consumer Software
Entertainment
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$50K
Headquarters
Boston, Massachusetts
Founded
2009
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