Jill Manoff, Glossy

Welcome back to Coffee with a Journalist! Today’s guest is Jill Manoff, editor-in-chief of both Glossy and Modern Retail—two standout publications under the Digiday Media umbrella. If you’re looking to better understand how to pitch in the fast-moving worlds of beauty, fashion, and retail, this episode is for you. Jill shares the unique focus of each outlet, her secret to inbox zero, and candid tips on subject lines, standout stories, and why data matters. She also talks about navigating media in the AI era, the role of conferences in story generation, and how she approaches publicist relationships (hint: don’t get too friendly). Whether you're a publicist, journalist, or just curious about how editors think, this episode is packed with insight from the top. Grab your coffee and let’s jump in!