Bauer was founded in 1895 in Hamburg and has since expanded to operate in 19 countries. It is a family-owned media group that is now the largest magazine publisher, with over 600 titles. Bauer got its start in magazines but has grown through expanding into other media like radio and TV. The company is led by Yvonne Bauer, the daughter of the founder, along with the CEO, managing director, and CFO as it continues to broaden its catalog of magazines and digital delivery services to reach more readers internationally.