The document summarizes several large publishing houses and the magazines they produce. IPC Media publishes magazines in the UK for mass market women, men, and upmarket women, totaling over 26 million readers. Their music magazines include NME and Uncut. Bauer Media publishes over 282 magazines across 15 countries, and owns music magazines like Q, Kerrang, and Mojo. Condé Nast was founded in 1907 and is best known for Vogue magazine. Future plc focuses on select audiences with niche interests, owning music magazines like Metal Hammer. East Midland Allied Press is a business-to-business publisher located in London.

1. Research into Publishing Houses By Rosalie Pilkington

3. Was Known as ‘International Publishing Corporation’ Until 1988 . 3 main Target Audiences: Mass Market Women (IPC Connect) – Fashion and TV magazines produced weekly- read by 8 Million (48%) of ‘mass market’ women . Male (IPC Inspire) – 38 different brands of magazines – covers a large range of interests . ‘ Upmarket’ Women (IPC Southbank) – Focuses on fashion and women's lifestyle . With over 60 different media brands , magazines produced by IPC media have a audience of 26 million adults in the uk . IPC media also produce online magazines that reach a audience of 20 million internet users . Music Magazines Produced by IPC Media NME (New Musical Express) NME was first published in 1958 , it was originally a news paper , but switched from newsprint in 1998 . It has been very successful , it was the first British paper to feature a top 10 singles chart. NME was known for reporting about all popular music , regardless of subgenre , but over the past few years has chosen to focus more on ‘Indie’ as a genre , showing a decline in readers , but a loyal fan base . Uncut First published in 1997 , uncut focusses on music , combining it with film culture . Many attempts of ‘spin off’ and ‘special’ magazines have been made , all eventually folding . The audience is 87% male with the average age of 37 . Uncut has seen a decline in readers over recent years , but this may be due to the increased popularity of the internet .

4. Publishes magazines in Germany, France, Spain, Portugal ,USA and Mexico as well as the United kingdom . Founded in 1875 in Germany by Johann Bauer focuses on women's life style magazines and puzzle magazines whilst the other half of the company (Bauer Media) focuses on a large range of titles in the uk . Publishes over 282 magazines 15 different countries . Brought Emaps consumer magazine division as well as their radio division in 2008 renaming them ‘Bauer Media’ 1.79 Billion Euro Turnover Music Magazines owned by Bauer/Bauer Media Q First published in 1984 , aimed at a older music audience . More ‘stylish’ and well organised look . Also has a radio station and TV Channel , focuses on indie , rock and alternative . Kerrang First published in 1981 . Was sold to Bauer by Emap . Due to its success , it is also published in Spanish as well as a monthly magazine in Australia . Much like Q there is a radio station , TV channel and awards ceremony . Mojo Magazine First published in 1993 . Focuses on classical rock music with a 77% male audience . When Bauer Brought the magazine from Emap , ‘Mojo Radio’ , a digital radio station linked to the magazine was closed down to save Bauer money .

5. Founded in 1907 Have offices in New York , London , Paris , Moscow , Chicago, Miami , Madrid . Milan and Tokyo . Does not own any music magazines The main Headquarters are in New York . Focuses on ‘Fashion and Lifestyle’ , ‘Home’ , ‘Bridal’ , ‘Golf’, ‘Food’ , ‘Travel’ , ‘Technology’ , ‘culture’ and ‘Trade’ Probably best known for ‘Vougue’ Magazine , published monthly in 18 different countries and having lasted over 100 years (first published in 1892) . Known for its stylish pictures and close links with designer brands , vougue is often described as the ultimate fashion magazine .

6. Founded in 1985 Focuses on select audiences with specific interests rather than mass media . Sells 3.2 million Magazines monthly Owns a range of music magazines , including Metal Hammer , Rhythm and Total guitar . Many of the music magazines produced , focus on very select genres (e.g metal) or on a skill (such as playing the guitar . Making them more a magazine for passionate enthusiasts than a general audience . Covers a broad range of interests , including film , music , sports and technology Functions in UK , America and Australia .

7. ‘ Business to Business’ , magazines produced are not for a mass audience but for people in selected sectors , for example, doctors . East Midland Allied Press Founded in 1947 Located In London