This is the research I did on Publishing Houses.

1. Publishing houses…

2. IPC Media produces over 60 magazines. Some of these include : IPC Media brands reach almost two thirds of UK women and 42% of UK men – almost 26 million UK adults. http://www.ipcmedia.com/ IPC Media’s headquarters is at The Blue Fin Building in London. They have other offices in different parts of the UK. IPC Media has a huge range of magazines across different sectors from music to interior design. UK Market worth £509.6 million. Some IPC magazine’s were sold to Cinven for £806 million in 1998. It was the largest management buyout in UK history. NME Now LOOK marie claire TV easy

3. “ Our business is built on influential media brands with millions of personal relationships with engaged readers and listeners.” In 1994, Bauer Media bought a small magazine called For Him Magazine which is now the best-selling international multi-platform brand FHM. http://www.bauermedia.co.uk/ Bauer Media reaches over nineteen million UK adults across multiple media channels. Bauer heritage stretches back to 1953 with the launch of Angling Times. Bauer employs 6,400 people and is a worldwide empire with 300 magazines in 15 different countries, Heat Kerrang! FHM Q Closer

4. “ Provocative, influential, award winning content” “ Across brands. Across platforms. Across continents.” Condé Nast is a United States-based company, headquartered in New York with satellite offices throughout the country. http://www.condenast.com/ Condé Nast Publications was founded in 1907 by Condé Montrose Nast, who took over the flagship magazine, Vogue, in 1909. In 2011 Condé Nast revenues were up 1.3% to £428.2 million across the international operation, which cover most key territories outside the US including Britain, Italy, Germany, France, China and India. Vogue Glamour GQ Golf Digest Vanity Fair

5. http://www.futureplc.com/ “ At Future we base everything we do around clusters of like-minded individuals who are passionate about their interests.” Metal Hammer Total Film Rhythm Girl Gamer Cycling Plus Founded in 1985 with one magazine, today Future Publishing have operations in the UK, USA and Australia creating over 180 special-interest publications, websites and events for people who are passionate about their interests. Future sells 3.2 million magazines each month making them the UK’s number 1 exporter and licensor of monthly magazines. Future Publishing has headquarters in Bath, UK, San Francisco, US and Sydney, Australia.

6. Emap delivers intelligence, inspiration and access through publications, events and data businesses http://www.emap.com/home For millions of people across the globe involved in the built environment, retail, media, fashion, health, education, government and automotive sectors, Emap provides essential news, analysis and access. Emap started life as a local newspaper company in 1947 and today it is a global media group. Emap are based in London, UK. HSJ Nursing Standard Drapers Retail Week Screen International