H.Bauer Publishing H. Bauer Publishing is the largest privately owned publisher in Europe. Founded in Hamburg in 1875 by Johann Bauer, the company has been managed by the Bauer family since its inception; Heinz Bauer is the fourth subsequent family member, managing the entire group. Headquartered in Hamburg, The Bauer Publishing Group is the largest publisher in Germany with 42 magazines; the company has grown into a worldwide media empire comprising 185 magazines in 15 countries, as well as TV and radio stations. Bauer Publishing entered the U.S market in 1981 with the successful launch of Woman's World. Following an aggressive launch strategy over the past twenty-five years, Bauer U.S now consists of 9 magazines in three distinct markets: women's, teen and entertainment. Bauer Publishing now sells more magazines at newsstand in the U.S. than any other magazine publishing company. Our mission is to provide you with a better way to sell your products through our unique roster of powerhouse newsstand magazines. Our promise is a reader who is More Likely to See Your Ad, More Likely to Remember Your Ad, More Likely to Act on Your Ad, More Likely to Buy Your Product. Bauer: The Better Way to Sell