There are a few serious players in the UK magazine industry. Who are they? Discuss your ideas before clicking on the eyes to reveal the suggestions. Did your list match this one?

CCondé Nast - www.condenast.com

Time Inc. UK - http://www.timeincuk.com/

Hearst - http://www.hearst.co.uk/

Dennis- www.dennis.co.uk

Extension - Can you name two magazines produced by each company?

Can you match the company with its background information?

Company

Background

  • American owned.

    Perhaps the most well-known and influential magazine publisher in the world.

    36 prestigious titles such as Vogue, GQ and Wired.

  • Formerly IPC Media, this company’s major titles include What’s on TV and NME.

    Considers itself to be the UK's leading consumer magazine publisher. They sell over 350 million copies every year.

    It claims its portfolio of titles reaches over 70% of UK women and 50% of UK men, which is over 28 million UK adults. It also claims to reach more than 60% of the online population.

  • A network of quality platforms, content and experiences that reach a quarter of all UK adults and a third of women.

    In 2011, they absorbed more than 100 magazine titles from the Lagardere group for more than $700 million and became a challenger of Time Inc.

    Magazines include: Cosmopolitan, Elle and Marie Claire.

  • Independent publisher.

    Currently owned by the Heart of England Forest Charity.

    Publishes over 50 magazines which include: Auto Express, Custom PC and Men’s Fitness.