About Us

H. Bauer Publishing was founded in 1875 and is one of the largest magazine publishing houses in Europe. The Company has been managed by the Bauer family since its inception with Yvonne Bauer representing the fifth generation of private ownership.

Headquartered in Hamburg, the Bauer Publishing Group is the largest publisher in Germany with 54 magazines; the company has grown into a worldwide media empire comprising over 300 magazines in 15 countries in addition to a wide range of radio, television and digital properties.

Having entered the U.S. market in 1981 with the successful launch of Woman’s World, Bauer Publishing U.S. now consists of 10 magazines across several distinct consumer segments: celebrity/entertainment, women’s, teen and science/technology.

Bauer now sells more magazines at retail in the U.S. than any other magazine publishing company. Our magazines are sold at a wide range of supermarkets, drug stores, supercenters, convenience stores, bookstores and newsstands across the country. We deliver more shoppers – more efficiently – than any other magazine publisher.

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