Lausanne and Bucharest, 18 December 2007. Edipresse AS Romania has launched, under license from Hachette Filipacchi, Elle Bistro magazine, a modern cooking and cuisine concept which includes stylish recipes, advice on new food presentation techniques and the latest culinary trends and restaurants.
Following the creation of Edipresse Luxes, a new entity dedicated to the world of luxury, Edipresse moves closer to becoming a major world wide publisher in high end watch making magazines. Focus Ediciones, an Edipresse subsidiary company in Spain, plans a spring 2008 launch of the Spanish edition of Revolution and Edipresse Konliga, the Russian subsidiary of the Swiss based media and communications group Edipresse is in the process of acquiring a majority stake in the Russian luxury publishing house, Fine Life Media LLC.
After the success of its Spanish edition launched in 2005, Citizen K launched this fall on the Russian market. The first print run of 75,000 copies sold out in just a few days, reflecting the enthusiastic welcome of readers in the Russian Federation. Citizen K Russia is published under licence by Kommersant, a Russian company which is a leader in the field of newspapers and the media.
Lausanne/ Madrid. Focus Ediciones is launching tomorrow, October 23, the Spanish edition of GMT XXL, the Swiss-based, semi annual, upmarket, collector's edition, dedicated to the most exclusive and exceptional watch brands.
The new fortnightly magazine, covering renowned celebrities and stars, “Party Celebrity lives,” will make today its debut on the Polish market. The publication is being launched by Edipresse Polska S.A., one of the foremost magazine publishers in Poland. Edipresse Polska publishes 16 titles, including the prestigious and exclusive fortnightly “Viva!” the market leader in the celebrity news segment.
Lausanne/ Moscow. Viva!, Edipresse Group's internationally renowned celebrity and people magazine is making its debut in Russia today. First developed in Poland 10 years ago, and now also present in Romania and the Ukraine, Viva! occupies a dominant market position and remains one of the strongest print advertising mediums for a women's audience. Globally, Viva! has a total annual circulation of more than 7.5 million copies.
Edipresse AS România has just launched, under license from Finev (France), the renowned monthly (lifestyle) women magazine «Psychologies» - the world's first publication devoted to helping women better understand themselves and enjoy their lives in a more meaningful and intelligent manner.
Edipresse Asia and Revolution International Limited in the spirit of partnership, have decided to strengthen their cooperation. Following the signing of a license agreement whereby Edipresse Asia will be launching Chinese and Hong Kong editions of the renowned Revolution luxury watch magazine, Edipresse has taken a 10% equity stake in Revolution International Limited.
The Edipresse Group's results for the first half of 2007 were up, compared to the first half of 2006.
In January 2008, Philippe Vignon - current commercial director and member of the board of directors of easyJet Switzerland - will join the Edipresse Group's Management team. He will become the Chief Executive Officer of Edipresse Digital, a new division in charge of defining the strategy and leading the development of the Group's international Internet and Digital activities. Philippe Vignon will report directly to Tibère Adler, Chief Executive Officer of the Edipresse Group.
Moscow, Lausanne. August 2007 - Kommersant, a leading newpaper and media company in Russia and the Swiss based Edipresse Group, are concluding licensing agreements for the Russian launch of Citizen K in October 2007.
The Edipresse Group, a leading publisher of consumer-focused publications and electronic media, is selling its shareholding in the financial information provider Infotec to GL Trade.
On November 26 2006, RBA Revistas and Edipresse Hymsa announced an agreement to merge their magazine activities. Since then both companies have been actively working through all the formalities and legal processes, while at the same time putting into place a new structure which will lead the way to the creation of the foremost magazine publishing company in Spain in terms of the number of titles, circulation, audience and gross turnover.
Newly created, Edipresse Luxes, is an international multimedia entity, dedicated to the world of high-end watchmaking and luxury. Active in magazines, internet and events, Edipresse Luxes offers integrated solutions to the watch sector's principal export markets, such as Russia and Asia.
The first special issue, under the successful brand “Samaya Vitality,” was published by Edipresse-Konliga in May.
Developed with the assistance of leading medical experts, Mama i Ya is practical and gives advice on health issues and taking care of newborns and babies. It is aimed at pregnant women, women, and parents with 0 to 2 year old children.HTML>
YACHTstyle started life as a boating supplement for Hong Kong Tatler but is now an entity in its own right. This quarterly, XL Size magazine, is published in Hong Kong and, this fall, a Chinese language version will debut in China.
Two Edipresse Ukrainian Publications – “Horoshiye Roditeli” (Good Parents) and “Veselye Ideyki” (Funny Ideas) will be launched this June in Kazakhstan under license to the publishing company Sibarit.
BEIJING, China (FIPP) – Pierre Lamunière, chairman of the board and publisher, Edipresse Group, has been elected chairman of the International Federation of the Periodical Press (FIPP).
Macau Tatler - the chronicle of a society that is coming of age on the world stage. Every page oozes the grandeur and refinement that is synonymous with Hong Kong Tatler, while also paying homage to the people that are turning Macau into a 21st century global entertainment hub.
Focus Ediciones, an Edipresse majority owned subsidiary, with a 60% market share in the men's magazine segment in Spain, has launched STUFF, the acclaimed digital lifestyle publication.
Edipresse is consolidating its organisation by appointing:
In a highly competitive environment and despite some contrasting results, the Group has implemented a number of important strategic measures which will significantly strengthen its earnings capacity and its prospects for expansion.
Singapore - Lausanne: Revolution International Limited and Edipresse Group plan to bring the prestigious Revolution luxury watch magazine to new market.