Lagardère in Talks to Sell French Elle to Czech Media Invest

Elle, the magazine that has helped to shape the tastes and lifestyles of generations of French women, is to be sold to a Czech media group. Lagardère, the publishing and retail conglomerate, said that it had entered into exclusive talks with Czech Media Invest to sell its magazines, which include the French version of Elle. Among the other magazines included in the deal are Femina, also aimed at women, Télé 7 Jours, a television listings guide, and Art & Décoration, which specialises in home improvement.

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Hearst Bauer Media launches ELLE in Australia

Hearst Bauer Media, a joint venture between Australian publisher Bauer Media and the US publisher Hearst Magazines International has launched ELLE in Australia. This new international edition of ELLE takes the total number of editions to 44 worldwide. ELLE Australia launched on 23 September. François Coruzzi, executive vice president international, Lagardère Active, France said: “We […]

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