The ''Robb Report'' is an American,

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, luxury- lifestyle

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featuring products, including

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, real estate and

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es. Founded in 1976, it is currently owned by

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. It also distributes ''Muse by Robb Report,'' a luxury magazine targeting female readers.

History

''The Robb Report'' was founded in 1976 by Robert L "Rusty" White. Originally titled ''Twentieth Century Confederates'', it began as a newsletter to sell his personal collection of

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memorabilia and

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automobiles. White distributed his newsletter to members of the Rolls-Royce Owners Club as mimeographed loose-leaf pages, and he provided a suede three-ring binder to paying subscribers. The publication matured into an

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, one of the first of its kind, catering to affluent clientele. The blend of advertising and editorial was broadcast to high-end, affluent consumers via advertisements in '' Architectural Digest''. In 2002, the "Robb Report" brand was sold for

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150 million to CurtCo Media, after which CurtCo was renamed Curtco Robb Media LLC. The ''Robb Report'' has partnered with '' Bespoke Collection'' to develop auction items for Auction Napa Valley. In 2014, ''Robb Report'' was acquired by a

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based

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firm Rockbridge for an undisclosed amount, but estimated at $60 million by a journalist at

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. In 2017, Rockbridge created a joint venture for the ''Robb Report'' with

. In April 2018, ''Robb Report'' launched ''Muse by Robb Report'' targeting female readership. The company publishes international versions of its magazine. In 2016, the number of international editions of ''Robb Report'' was sixteen.

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External links

''Robb Report'' website
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