Best is a UK women's magazine printed weekly by Hearst Magazines UK.[1] The magazine is headquartered in London.[2]
| Editor-in-chief | Siobhan Wykes |
|---|---|
| Categories | Women's magazine |
| Frequency | Weekly |
| Publisher | Hearst Magazines |
| Founded | 1987 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Based in | London |
| Language | English |
| Website | Official website |
History and profile
editBest was established in 1987.[2] The magazine was the British edition of French women's magazine Femme Actuelle, The target audience of the magazine is working-class women age between 44 and 60.[3] Nat Mags acquired Best from Gruner + Jahr in 2000.[4][5]
On 8 August 2016 Siobhan Wykes became the executive editor of the magazine, replacing Jenny Vereker in the post.[6] Jackie Hatton was among the former editors.[7] She was named the editor of Best in January 2010, replacing Jane Ennis in the post.[8] From 2005 to 2009 the editor was Michelle Hather.[9]
Best sold 296,971 copies in the first half of 2009.[8] During the first half of 2010, the magazine had a circulation of 302,309 copies.[10]
References
edit- ^ "Brands". Hearst. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ^ a b Joanna Harris, ed. (2018). Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2019. London: Bloomsbury Publishing. p. 77. ISBN 978-1-4729-4748-2.
- ^ "Redesign for best magazine and website". responsesource. 24 April 2013. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ^ Quinn, Anthony. "Gruner & Jahr UK (part of Hearst/National Magazines)". Magforum. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
German publisher burst on to the UK scene with Best to upset the weekly women's market dominated by IPC. It was bought up by National Magazines, which won takeover battle with IPC in July 2000 – a move seen as taking NatMags downmarket into weeklies. Gruner and Jahr is sometimes branded as either G&J or G+J.
- ^ "BEST | Hearst". Hearst UK. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ Amy Wilson (28 July 2016). "Promotion for Siobhan Wykes at best". responsesource. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ^ Andy Lines (17 January 2018). "'Brilliant and inspiring' former editor of Best and Woman Jackie Hatton has died aged 53". PressGazette. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ^ a b Stephen Brook (4 December 2009). "Jackie Hatton to edit Best magazine". The Guardian. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ^ Charlotte Linter (8 April 2009). "Best magazine appoints Jane Ennis as editor". Journalism. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ^ Dominic Ponsford (12 August 2010). "Mag ABCs: Stormy period for women's weeklies". PressGazette. Retrieved 18 April 2020.