Bauer publishing

H Bauer is the largest privately owned publisher in Europe and one of the most successful media companies in the world.
The Bauer Publishing Group was founded in Hamburg in 1875 by Johann Bauer.

• 570 + magazines
• 300 + digital products
• 50 radio and T.V stations
• 6,600 employees worldwide
• annual turnover of 1.79 billion Euro

Bauer entered the UK scene with Bella Magazine in 1987. They introduced a new format that mixed previously unseen real life editorial and exciting service features. Bella made a large significance on the women's market. The company gained attention again in 1990 with the launch of Take a Break magazine. With its unique style of real life and competitions, the title quickly became market leader as it touched the lives of millions of women. Despite strong competition, Take a Break has maintained its No.1 status, currently selling over 1 million copies a week.

1990's - launch of 'TVQuick'  in 1991
2008 - changed UK businesses to Bauer media and expanded its portfolio further by acquiring Emap’s Radio and Consumer Magazine divisions

Bauer is now the largest consumer magazine publishing company in the UK, playing a primary role in the Women’s Weeklies, Women’s Interest, Women’s Lifestyle, TV Listings, Puzzles, Men’s Lifestyle, Music & Film and Specialist magazine markets.