2. • It is part of Bauer Media Group, Europe's largest privately owned publishing
group.
• Bauer Media joined the group in January 2008.
• It is a multi –platform UK based media group consisting of many companies
which are made up of two main types of media, Magazine and radio.
• Operates in 15 countries worldwide.
• Founded in 1875 by the Bauer family.
• It’s first published magazine in the UK was Bella magazine in 1987.
• It’s heritage begins with the launch of angling times in 1953 and the
acquisition of Motor cycle news in 1956.
• In 1994. brought out a small magazine called ‘For him’ magazine, which is
now at the core if FHM magazine.
• 2002 saw the launch of closer and then in 2005, the launch of Grazia.
3. Brands and magazines!
• Women’s
• Men’s entertainment
• Men’s lifestyle
• Equine
• Gardening Some of the magazines include:
• Transport • Closer
• Football • Grazia
• Heat
• Golf
• More!
• Pets • Empire
• Angling • Kerrang!
• Motorcycling • Mojo
• Motoring • Q
• Automotive B2B • FHM
• Outdoor • Zoo
• Match!
• Photography
• Lifestyle
• Local radio
• National Broadcasting
• Ticketing
• Charities
4. Music Magazines!
• Q
• Started out in the UK as a monthly magazine
• First published in 1986
• Monthly production and first magazines with higher standards of
photography.
• Has expanded to radio and television.
• Kerrang!
• TV specialises in playing music videos and when people text in.
• Specializes in rock music
• Based on format of Kerrang! Brand from Bauer which also exists in
Kerrang! Radio and magazine.
