Bauer Media Group (BMG) has announced its acquisition of Télé 7 Jours, a French television magazine, along with its editions Télé 7 Jours Jeux and Télé 7 Jeux.
The publisher says this acquisition is an excellent strategic addition to Bauer Media France (BMF), which publishes magazines including Télécâble Sat Hebdo, Maxi, and Maxi Cuisine. It strengthens the company’s position in France, as well as the Group’s position in the tv press segment by integrating a historic title.
Ingo Klinge, president publishing & CEO publishing Germany: “Télé 7 Jours is a benchmark of excellence in the world of media and entertainment, combining television news, celebrity interviews, and lifestyle content. The acquisition of the magazine strengthens Bauer Media’s presence in France and illustrates our long-term commitment, as well as the priority we place on print media.”
Nicolas Sauzay, CEO of Bauer Media France: “We are delighted to welcome Télé 7 Jours, an iconic brand that we intend to preserve and adapt to the constantly evolving audiovisual landscape. This acquisition will offer us numerous opportunities for synergy with the other Bauer Media France magazines. This includes enabling us to further enhance our subscription deals for readers, as well as our advertising partnerships".
Bauer Media says paid circulation of Télé 7 Jours is 660,415 copies with a brand’s total audience of 10,130,000 individuals.
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